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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Tree location surveys are an assessment of the different types of trees on a forested piece of land that is currently under consideration for development. If you are going to build on land or landscape an area and your project will require the removal of several trees, you’ll need a trusted Arborist to perform a tree survey. This is a necessary step for you to take before you can start clearing out the land in question and begin working on your property development project. Typically, a tree survey will provide the landowner with an idea of the tree type and.

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Typically, a topographic survey would be required during new construction, remodeling projects, road or bridge construction, and grading projects. Before any construction can begin on a piece of land, a topographical survey is most likely needed. This can also be known as a land or ground survey. This specific type of survey identifies and locates both the man-made and natural features on the property, giving all parties working on the job a reference point from which to start.  When you order a topographic survey from Janes Surveying, Inc. in Midwest, it will depict all natural features and elevations of your.

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