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Residential Subdivisions – Get A Land Surveyor

Land Survey — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:12:44 +0000

Residential Subdivisions

A residential subdivision is the act of dividing land into pieces that are easier to sell or otherwise develop, usually via a plat. The former single piece as a whole is then known in the United States as a subdivision. If it is used for housing it is typically known as a housing subdivision or housing development, although some developers tend to call these areas communities.

The SCPEA included the following definition:

“‘Subdivision’ means the division of a lot, tract, or parcel of land into two or more lots, plats, sites, or other divisions of land for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of sale or of building development. It includes resubdivision and, when appropriate to the context, relates to the process of subdividing or to the land or territory subdivided.”[2]:6

Attached to this definition was the following footnote:

“for the purpose of sale or of building development: Every division of a piece of land into two or more lots, parcels or parts is, of course, a subdivision. The intention is to cover all subdivision of land where the immediate or ultimate purpose is that of selling the lots or building on them. The object of inserting a definition in the text of the act is to avoid the inclusion, within the planning commission’s control, of such cases as a testator’s dividing his property amongst his children, partners’ dividing firm property amongst themselves on dissolution, or cases of that nature.”

This definition, and its clarifying footnote, serves to underscore some important points about the legal nature of subdivisions. Importantly, a subdivision does not need to be sold, in whole or in part, for its resulting pieces to be considered separate parcels of land. A subdivision plat approved by a local planning commission, once recorded in a registry of deeds, is generally deemed to have created the parcels of land identified on the plat itself.[1]

Ludlow Engineering designs and helps get approved residential subdivisions. Residential subdivisions are subdivisions in the residential sector which includes single resident homes, multi-family residents and more. Call today 435-623-0897 for more information.

[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subdivision_(land)

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What Are As-Built Land Surveys

Land Survey — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:39:20 +0000

What Are As-Built Land Surveys

Unlike many land surveys, done before buildings or other improvements are added to the land or after these additions are complete, as-built surveys are utilized during the middle of a construction project. Requested by many industries, as-built show improvements to the land, as they appeared in a particular point of time.

As-built surveys may be used for commercial or residential properties. As-built surveys are conducted several times throughout the duration of a construction project. The purpose of an as-built survey is to verify to local and state boards that the construction work authorized has been completed according to the same specifications set during the planning stage and shown in the site plan. The as-built survey is most often used to show the building inspector that a project under construction is conforming with zoning regulations. As-built surveys may be required for nearly every type of land project, from roads and trails to utility improvements and building construction.

Accurate as-builts are important not only as a bureaucratic measure. An as-built survey shows exactly what has been completed to date, a useful tool in adjusting the schedule of a large construction project. An as-built survey provides an important tool to manage the building as it is under construction and after it has been completed. As such, they may be requested by the project supervisor or others who are invested in the completion of this project. They may be used to document what has been completed by a specific date or work out payments to contractors. Often they are used to verify the floor plan and evacuation plans, utility and cabling plans, or other subsequent steps in the building process.[1]

Ludlow Engineering offers as-built surveying for clients. As a leading Engineering firm, Ludlow Engineering offers quick and concise work that meets each clients individual needs.

[1] http://www.pointtopointsurvey.com/As-Built-Surveys

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Boundary Surveys in Utah

Land Survey — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:06:28 +0000

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Boundary Surveys In Utah

Among the various different engineering options that Ludlow Engineering has to offer, the most popular would be a boundary survey.

A boundary survey is a survey that establishes boundaries of a parcel using its legal description, which typically involves the setting or restoration of monuments or markers at the corners or along the lines of the parcel, often in the form of iron rods, pipes, or concrete monuments in the ground, or nails set in concrete or asphalt. A boundary survey is more than just a set of accurate land measurements. Rather, it is a thorough retracing of the title, and analysis of the physical evidence of boundaries, completed according to state board requirements, established legal principles and local standard of care.[1]

Ludlow Engineering services the Western United States including: Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. Ludlow Engineering employs a hands-on, personal relationship with each client in each area of the Western United States and will provide quality workmanship and service.

Ludlow Engineering offers the most competitive pricing for their services. The cost of a boundary survey depends on many variables, some of which can not be known until after the work has started. The size, terrain, vegetation, location and season affect the charges and can usually be estimated fairly accurately. However, the surveyor will not know if deeded monuments are missing or if they conflict with the description until well into the survey. However, on average, Ludlow Engineering offers the best prices for high quality survey work.

Ludlow Engineering marks boundaries with high quality 5/8 iron pin with cap, making the boundaries clear and concise to the client. However there are other options depending on the land owner or the clients request, larger aluminum caps placed in concrete can be set for a more permanent marker.

[1] http://www.sgceng.com/boundarysurvey.html

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ALTA and Land Survey In Payson Utah

Land Survey — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:37:13 +0000

ALTA and Land Survey In Payson Utah

Ludlow Engineering covers the Payson Utah area for ALTA surveys and Land Surveys. Being only South of Payson 15 minutes, we are able to service this area quite easily. Ludlow Engineering and Land Surveying has been in business for over 35 years and has scores of data, helping the process of surveying in Payson simple and affordable.

Call today for more information about our land surveying services in the Payson Utah area. Call (435) 623-0897 for your estimate and time frame.

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Contact A Utah Land Surveyor

Land Survey — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:45:22 +0000

Contact A Utah Land Surveyor

Several months ago we presented new information about what a land survey is and who a land surveyor really is. We thought we would share that again today, emphasizing the importance of a land survey and why people get them. A Land survey is needed for all transactions or development of a parcel of land. Why? One needs to understand the extents of the land and how things fall upon it. A topography is often requested as well and can be done by a land surveyor. Call for more information at 435.623.0897.

What is a boundary survey?

A boundary survey determines the property lines of a parcel of land described in a deed. It will also indicate the extent of any easements or encroachments and may show the limitations imposed on the property by state or local regulations.

When is a Land survey needed?

A survey is strongly recommended before buying, subdividing, improving or building on land. Surveying the parcel before these activities ensures that the expense and frustration of defending a lawsuit, moving a building, or resolving a boundry dispute can be avoided.

What does a standard boundary survey entail?

The surveyor thoroughly examines the historical records relating to the land in question and often all lands surrounding it. In addition to the Registry of Deeds this research may include: the Registry of Probate, county commissioners’ offices, town offices, historical associations and the Department of Transportation. The surveyor may also talk with prior owners and adjoiners.

The field work begins after the research and involves establishing a control network of known points called a traverse. The points are used to search for and locate existing monuments and other evidence of the boundaries. Although the field portion of a survey is the most visible phase of surveying, it usually represents only a third of the entire project.

The results of the field work are compared with the research and the surveyor then reconciles all the information to arrive at a final conclusion about the boundaries. A second field trip is then needed to set the new monuments. Finally, the surveyor will draft a plan, prepare a legal description and write a report.

How much does a Land survey cost?

The cost of a boundary survey depends on many variables, some of which can not be known until after the work has started. The size, terrain, vegetation, location and season affect the charges and can usually be estimated fairly accurately. However, the surveyor will not know if deeded monuments are missing or if they conflict with the description until well into the survey.

The complexity of the research is also usually not known until the surveyor begins the actual work. Some parcels have passed through many owners over the years. Some may have added adjacent parcels or sold off po

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rtions of the orginal lot. The more outparcels and consolidations there have been, the more complex and costly the research becomes. Many deeds are “abutter deeds” which use the neighbors’ names to define boundaries. In some cases it may be necessary to research parcels far removed from the land being surveyed to assemble the jigsaw puzzle of old deeds and it is not unusual for the research to account for 50% or more of the total survey cost.

What are the results of a boundary survey?

Depending on the services agreed on, a boundary survey may produce:

Monuments at all property corners
A written description of the property
A plan of the property
A report explaining the basis of decisions and judgements made to determine the boundaries.

How will the boundaries be marked?

This also depends on what the client and the surveyor have agreed to. Monuments may include wooden posts, iron pins or pipes, marked trees or concrete monuments. Maine survey standards require that each monument set by a surveyor must clearly show his or her license number. Additionally, you may want to have the surveyor blaze and/or paint trees along the boundary line.

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Land Surveying In Utah

Land Survey — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:34:38 +0000

Land Surveying In Utah

It is a perfect time to get your property surveyed. Pricing is lower than it has been in the past and people are getting ready to buy. Call for an estimate for a land survey today in your area. Call 435.623.0897.

The obvious answer is, when a survey of the property/land/building in question is required which would include positioning and measurements of a building/property or land. The data collected from the survey is then translated into plans where architects or planners can evaluate, enabling them to know how the project might then progress or where problems may occur.

Land surveyors are necessary, for instance, when you wish to buy a property or an area of land. If this is what you wish to do, only an accurately scaled and detailed plan produced by a Land surveyor will be able to describe/highlight exactly what the area that you are going to purchase includes or entails. This detailed plan also indicates the boundaries of surrounding land / properties in relation to your own, as well as determining where trees, outbuildings, or fences lay.

The survey will also describe whether other people are allowed access to your property or land thus determining your legal permits and rights. Deeds to the house can often be outdated, previous owners might have made changes to the property and its land, and accordingly a land survey will also act as an up-to-date deed and can be used by a solicitor to produce an accurate, contemporary deed.

Land surveys are also required when alterations are planned to be made on a certain area; this includes land as well as property. If an extension is intended to be built then a land survey is needed to mark out the boundaries which the land occupies in order to establish the proprietor’s ownership rights and make sure that you are only building on your own land. This will prevent any future disputes or problems. The land survey is an accurate model of the site that can be used by the possessor to design, create and position projects accurately. The surveyor will mark on the map exactly what the location of the building is proposed to be in order to guarantee that this is on your property.

One of the most important situations a land survey is required for is boundary disputes. Land surveyors can produce information which stops situations like these reaching the courts, thus saving a great deal of time and money. In these situations the surveyor acts as a professional witness who assumes qualified responsibility of the details even if the situation is ever taken to court.

Banks and trusts will often request that a survey is done before they authorise you with a mortgage to guarantee that all records are up to date and there is no likelihood of sudden demise or change to the building. If you re-mortgage or refinance your house then the bank may require a survey as the details surrounding the area and the house will often have changed somewhat since you purchased the property/land.

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Land Survey — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:03:06 +0000

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Ludlow Engineering and Land Surveying ranks above the rest when it comes to Utah Land Surveyors.

Why? We still believe in Customer Service When It Come to Land Surveying

Providing excellent customer service is what we strive to do at Ludlow Engineering. We believe in setting standards and then trying to meet those the very best we can. Now.. it is true in the Land surveying business – there are times when a land survey is different that everyone expects. On those occasions we attempt even more to provide all of the details and ideas that are needed to understand the particular issues.

Why? We Still Believe that Honesty is the Best Policy

What ever business one is involved with, honesty in business is the key. When we are wrong, we admit it. When we are true to our principles, we always finish out the best – even when it may not be the most popular or check book friendly.

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Utah Mild Winter Allows Land Surveying to Boom

Land Survey — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:46:26 +0000

Utah Mild Winter Allows Land Surveying to Boom

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So far the Winter in Utah is allowing Land Surveyors to continue to land survey with no weather problems. If we remember correctly last year we had 200% of normal precipitation, but this year not so much.

Call today for your land surveying estimate. Ludlow Engineering offers free estimates to all its clients and can handle any type of land surveying project. Call today for your free estimate.

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Land Surveys in 2012

Land Survey — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:06:36 +0000

Land Surveys in 2012

With the new year quickly approaching, it is only right to begin preparing on how you can begin to build, develop, sale or even refinance your assets. This is where we come in. Let us help make the next year of 2012, even more profitable.

Getting a Land survey in Utah is very simple and easy to do.

Step 1 – Contact Land Surveying Firms

Step 2 – Compare pricing and qualifications

Step 3 – Authorize Land surveyor and pay retainer

Step 4 – Meet on site if nessesary

Step 5 – Receive new plat and view monumentation

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays From Ludlow Engineering and Land Surveying

Land Survey — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:50:56 +0000

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays From Ludlow Engineering and Land Surveying!

We hope your holidays are filled with happiness and gladness and wish everyone the very best this holiday season. The time of season is about family, doing good and remembering the days long ago. We hope that the next few days bring you tones of joy.

Merry Christmas!

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