SERVICES

A boundary survey is a map showing the surveyors opinion as to the location of property lines. Extensive land record research as well as field investigation is used to determine these lines. All improvements on the site are shown as well as easements, encroachments, lines or occupation, means of ingress/egress, etc.

Improvement location surveys are intended to depict on-site conditions. They show the location of improvements with respect to boundary lines, easements and setbacks. This type of plan is often required by mortgage companies to ensure that the property is in compliance with local regulations. When purchasing a home, having a “Plot Plan” completed helps a buyer to know exactly what they getting.

A Data Accumulation Plan is a type of plan that is used to depict features in a given area. This type of plan, along with Improvement Location Plans, are often presented to the Zoning Board of Appeals in the appropriate municipality when a variance is needed.

An ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey is often required prior to the completion of a real estate transaction. An ALTA survey is similar to a boundary survey, but is prepared in compliance with a comprehensive set of standards that have been jointly prepared and adopted by the National Society of Professional Surveyors and the American Land Title Association.

A subdivision map is part of the process to divide a parcel of land into smaller lots. The proposed lots need to conform to municipal regulations that govern size, shape, setbacks, frontage and other requirements.

Easement Maps depict the location on a parcel of utility, access, pedestrian and other easements. They are useful to an owner of a parcel to determine the limitations that are set on his/her property.

A Lot Line Revision is an adjustment of property lines between two or more parcels of land. The revised properties need to conform to municipal regulations that govern size, shape, setbacks, frontage and other requirements. The Lot Line Revision Map is filed with the necessary deeds transferring portions of land between owners.

As-Built drawings are used to depict conditions resulting from the construction or demolition of features on a property. This type of plan is often required by municipalities prior to releasing bonds or signing certificates of occupancy.

Property Line Staking is the marking of one or more boundary lines of a parcel of land. It is useful in the installation of fences as well as settling disputes between adjoining owners. Iron pins are generally used at the major corners of the property with wooden stakes set between as needed and at the discretion of the surveyor.

Construction Staking involves locating with wooden stakes and other marking devices the actual location of proposed features. It is the practice of taking a site plan and physically setting the location of objects both horizontally, and when needed vertically, on the site.

A Right Of Way Survey is a boundary survey depicting the limits of existing or proposed public highways or public utility transmission easements. This type of survey is often used to depict parcels of land that will be acquired for the construction of such entities.

When a condominium or homeowners association is formed, a map depicting the layout of “units” may be required. This map is generally filed in the town records along with the bylaws that are to be adopted by the association.

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is administered by FEMA – Federal Emergency Management Agency.

An elevation certificate can help determine the level of insurance that is needed for a particular residence or business. Due to regular changes in the FEMA flood zones, a current Flood Certificate is important to assure that the level of insurance is appropriate.

A hydrographic survey map is a type of topographic map. These maps focus on underwater land terrain. Their uses include coastal permitting, shoreline remediation and oceanography studies.