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20 Sep

As-Built Survey

Land Survey, September 20, 2022

As-Built Surveys verify compliance with approved design plans and provide a legacy record for both internal and external use. Frequently, as built surveyors will use precise lasers to determine the measurements. They use these measurements to create a rendering that shows the exact layout and dimensions of the building. Along with the survey you should be considering your punch list to make sure everything actually gets done. As-Built Surveys are necessary during progressive phases of the construction process. This monitors the correct building of the structure as it occurs. Project managers may use this precise information to extend deadlines or.

20 Sep

What is a Plat Survey?

Land Survey, September 20, 2022

Plat surveys are used for identifying parcels of land over a large area where precise estimates and boundaries would be too expensive or difficult to carry out. The survey is presented with the same details from the starting point and back again in text, in addition to the visual re-creation of the location. Therefore, when a developer wants to subdivide a large piece of land into smaller plots and parcels, they must go through the statutory process of “plating.” A new residential subdivision’s residential lots, streets, and parks are created from these smaller areas. What is a Plat of Survey?.

18 Aug

How to hire a land surveyor?

Land Survey, August 18, 2022

A land surveyor is an individual with the important task of verifying property lines so that you don’t build anything where you are not allowed to. To make these verifications, surveyors go out into the field to search for original property markers on the land (these are usually underground and contain details about who originally surveyed the land). Land surveyors also do a lot of measurements and calculations around the property and the neighborhood. Plus, they search for and review city, county and state property records. How to hire a land surveyor? You should consider whether you want to hire.

18 Aug

Why is it important to use a licensed land surveyor?

Land Survey, August 18, 2022

When you purchase a new home or insure your property (auto, home, business, etc.), who do you trust to ensure you are properly protected at close or come claim time? Simple; a licensed realtor and a licensed insurance agent. Why should it be any different when you need your land surveyed? The short answer is that it should not be any different. The long answer is hiring Janes Surveying, Inc. as your Midwest licensed land surveyor should be your first step to ensuring your land (asset) is properly protected for years to come and will hold up if the land.

20 Jul

Consolidation Survey

Uncategorized, July 20, 2022

A consolidation survey, also known as a lot split, consists of splitting a single parcel into two separate parcels or is a combination of several land parcels into one. Once complete, the land is given a new legal description to correctly reflect the new parcel. The primary reason for a consolidation survey is to parcel off sections of land to meet specifications. As a result, these new legal descriptions must meet city and county standards. Once completed, they must then be filed by the property owner with the county for approval. The cost of the survey is different for each.

20 Jul

Relocation Survey

Uncategorized, July 20, 2022

A relocation survey is just one of the many important services for your land. Location surveys include the precise identification of established land boundaries. Knowing of the exact boundaries of your land will help you avoid expensive encroachment disputes and ill-will disputes between you and your neighbors. If an issue has already occurred, then your surveyor can help rectify the problem. If you are contemplating purchasing property, you should know as much as possible about the price of land you are going to invest in. For your own peace of mind, you need a Commissioned Land Surveyor to define the.

20 Jun

Site Planning Survey

Uncategorized, June 20, 2022

A Site Planning Survey is a survey that uses a combination of both boundary and topographic surveys. This is used for the preparation of a site plan to be used for designing building improvements or land developments. It is possible that this may also include a subdivision survey, which would divide undeveloped land into various things. These include blocks, lots, streets, parts and more in accordance with State Laws and County or City ordinances. WHEN DO YOU NEED A SITE PLAN SURVEY? As mentioned above, Site Plan Surveys are most often requested to legally obtain building permits for improvements for.

16 Jun

What is a Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) Survey?

Land Survey, June 16, 2022

Real-time kinematic, also known as RTK, is a surveying technology which measures the relative positions while using two different Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) antennas in real-time with better accuracy. The errors found in GNSS results are decided and fixed using RTK technology. The new generation of intelligent RTK systems provide reception of all available satellite signals. Because of this, slope measurement can be taken without centering and calibration increases productivity by 20%. With this high tech technology, it ensures continuation of a RTK survey incase of temporary interruption of correction signal reception. RTK is mainly used for construction applications.

23 May

Ways to Identify a Flood-Prone Area

Uncategorized, May 23, 2022

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, has an online tool that makes it easy to see if your address is in a flood zone. The Flood Map Service Center shows information like flood zones, floodways, and your own home’s risk level. There’s also topographical and infrastructural information about features like levees, coastal barriers, and the base flood line. The map can seem confusing at first until your familiar with it. FEMA maps do undergo periodic updates. You’ll more than likely need to visit the flood center multiple times to receive the most correct data. With new construction and changes.

23 May

What is a Subdivision Survey?

Uncategorized, May 23, 2022

A subdivision survey may be required when an existing property needs to be divided. This can be for any number of reasons. They include, but are not limited to, estate settlement, mortgage requirements, development purposes, or to sell a portion of your property. To prepare a subdivision survey correctly, a boundary survey should be performed first to verify the dimensions and acreage of the original property. A subdivision survey can also be referred to as subdivision platting. Subdivision platting is the process of splitting a tract of land into smaller parcels. The survey is completed when an owner desires to.

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