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Utah Land Surveying
Types of Land Surveys
Land surveyors are involved in the task of measuring the boundaries of the land, making maps, creations of legal description about the land they even plan for the development of the land. This article deals with the different types of the land surveys present in the market that can help you determining the boundaries of your land.
Boundary survey
The survey which reveals the corners of the property and the property lines of a piece of a land is referred to as a boundary survey. They are usually undertaken to obtain the building permits, to settle the disputes related to the property and for the purpose of erecting the fences. This survey is considered to be the basic survey to be undertaken in the initial stages of the property.
Cadastral survey
Cadastral survey is the name referred for the original survey, resurvey of the lands belonging to the public under the Public land survey system for the purpose of the re-establishment of the property lines.
Construction Survey
The survey which is being undertaken at the time of the construction in order to have control over the elevation, the dimensions of the place are referred to as construction survey. In short this kind of survey is undertaken during the construction of the land.
Control Survey
Control survey facilitates information on the horizontal and the vertical points that determine the boundaries of the place. Further the output facilitated by this survey helps in the aerial view of the photographs.
Court Exhibit or Judicial Survey
This survey is useful in court room for the purpose of registration. This survey involves the analysis of the various legal descriptions and maps; it also involves the cross checking of the different fields located in the description and the actual, the monuments and the physical aspects of the place and all this information has to be presented in a visual exhibit so that it could be used in the court room with ease. This survey is referred with different names in different areas like in some areas it is referred as Torrens or judicial land marks (JLM’s) or Judicial Monument (JM’s) or Judicial Marker.
Elevation or Floodplain Survey
This survey is conducted to estimate the altitude of the various sections of the building or the land. The results derived from this survey are often used in building plans and it also helps in determining whether the property is in flood zone or not.
Geodetic Survey
This survey takes in consideration the curvature of the earth and other astronomic observations for the determination of the boundaries.
Hydrographic and Underwater Surveys
These surveys collect data on the water bodies, they provide details regarding depth of water, the contours, the direction and the velocity of the current, the place where the immovable objects are located in the under waters.
Lot split survey
These surveys are needed when a piece of land has to be divided in two or three pieces.
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Land Surveyors Payson, Utah
Find a local surveyor to land survey in Payson.
Contact us today for your Land Survey Estimate. Call (435) 623-0897. You may also fax your information to us to expedite your estimate. Fax us at (435) 623-2381.
Information that you will need to provide for a Land surveyor estimate:
- Copy of your Legal Description of your property (This is found upon your Warranty Deed)
- Service Instructions
- What type of Land survey are you requesting
- Are there any time restraints to your need
By having answers to the above items, the process of estimating a land survey will be quick and easy.
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Residential Land Survey
Residential land survey – What are they and are they important to get?
We would like to address this question. A residential land survey is a land survey performed at the 
residential sector, mainly for a home, condo or rental. These surveys accomplish the following:
- They locate the boundary of your property
- They determine an acreage of your parcel
- They show if there are any overlaps or underlaps of property – meaning you and your neighbor are paying taxes on the same piece of land. This occurs when there are errors or differences in adjoining legal description.
- They indicate encroachments or utilities and how both of these effect your investment.
If you are un-certain of any of these items listed above – we would then recommend you calling a land surveyor in your area.
For Utah, Idaho and Arizona – Give us a call and we would be more than happy to assist you and your investment.
Call (435) 623-0897.
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How to read a land survey
How to read a land survey – By Utah Land Surveyors.
A land survey should show many things for the property owner. It firstly provides the total area and exterior of a legal document that you received at the time of purchase. This is referred to as a legal description of the property. Let me provide you an example: For instance, you and your wife decides to purchase a home in an existing subdivision. The legal description may look something like this - “All of Lot 1 of the Hanna Hills Subdivision.” This is a legal recorded document that is recorded in your local courthouse.
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Next a land survey tells the property owner if there are any problems with the property. When we say problems, this is what we mean. If a fenceline over laps the property line, then we call this an encroachment. Items like a fenceline is located and provided on the land survey for this purpose – to locate the items on the property.
There are many more items a land survey provides: If you would like more information about your parcel and you live In Utah, Idaho or Arizona – Give us a call.
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Land Surveys and Land Surveyors
Land Survey or Monument Survey
This type of land survey is a land survey in which monuments are used to mark the boundaries of a specific land parcel. You may want to know what is a monument? Its a physical object placed on ground to mark the location of a position. For example, the corner monument of a property is an iron rod with sufficient length driven vertically into the ground and the top of the rod is at the same or slightly below natural ground level. For identification purpose, a cap (indicating the registration number of the surveyor) on top of the monument rod. In addition it is useful for title insurance purposes as the Surveyor is interested in clarifying the title commitment and legal description and exceptions for the subject property.
The first step when performing a this type of land survey is to check whether there are any existing property corner monuments (either in the subject property or adjacent property). Once adequate number of monuments and other associated information (on boundary fences and other reference lines) are gathered, the land surveyor will carry out several measurements. The recorded measurements will then be compared with the legal or title descriptions for interested land parcel and of the adjacent parcels. Thus the property boundary will determined while taking into account of the accuracy of the located or existing monuments, age of the subject parcel and any other information collected.
Once the determination of the boundary location, land monuments are driven at each angle point or change of direction. Similarly at the beginning or end of a curve the monuments will be driven. As mentioned before, a cap (indicating the registration number of the responsible surveyor) identifying the registration should be placed on the steel pin. In some cases it is practical to place monuments on an extension of the line. These are call offsets, are used on curb heads or sidewalks.
It is important to note that the land survey plat is a map of the monument land survey, which is available in the public office designated by the Land commissioners. One of the main reasons of recording this monument land survey information is to furnish reliable survey data for future land surveys. In other words, monument land survey is done in interest of public or public record. These will protect the land owners interest in the property.
The monument land surveys are the basis for preparation of Land Survey Plats. Normally, Monumented Land Surveys are performed on a land parcel located within the platted subdivision or on a parcel of un-platted land. Also, the land survey plats include several items as set forth in the Land Registry Statutes of any given country. For example, these items may include: 1) A scale sketch or plan or drawing of the boundaries of the parcel, all necessary dimensions needed to establish the boundaries in the field, 2) a detailed description of all monuments both existing and new ones which mark the boundaries of the property, 3) Detailed description of all control monuments used in carrying out the survey, and 4) The basis of the bearings used, including any conflicting boundary details. Additionally, the land survey plat should also include a statement or a certification of the surveyor indicating the survey was carried out either by himself or by a third party under the his direct responsibility, supervision, and checking.
The monument land surveying is an important aspect of land surveying, when considering the legality, accuracy and public record.
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Land Surveying in Fillmore-Utah
Ludlow Engineering and Land Surveying performs land surveys in Fillmore, Utah.
Information regarding Boundary surveys in Fillmore – Utah.
What is a boundary land 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.
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 land 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 boundary 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 portions 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.
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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 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 boundary 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 ad-joiners.
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 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 portions of the original lot. The more out parcels 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.
Land Surveyors Salt Lake City
Looking for the most affordable Land Surveying firm in Salt Lake City – Contact Ludlow Engineering for your estimate today.
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.
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Well Proofs Utah County
Have you recently received a letter from the State of Utah to Proof your well? If you have, we can help.
A Well Proof Is…..
A well proof is required by the state to prove to them how you are using the water rights you requested to use. For example… If you have a .50 acre of irrigation use and 4 stock watering uses and 1 domestic use – you need to show them that you are using the water for those reasons.
How Is A Well Proof Performed….
A Land surveyor/engineer visits the location of the well or spring. We survey the well in and locate it in regards to an already accepted corner.
We test the flow of the well/spring using a weir to determine the flow of the water source.
We identify the uses of the water. For example… we identify the irrigated parts, we locate the stock watering uses and we identify the location of the domestic use.
What We Need To Get Started…
- Water Right number
- Tax identification or legal description of property
- Well Drillers log
Contact us at 435.623.0897
Land Surveys in Springville, Utah
Ludlow Engineering provides quality land surveys in the Springville, Utah area.
Ludlow Engineering and Land surveying performs quality surveys in Springville, Utah and all other cities within the Utah County Area. Ludlow is located just South of Utah County.
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.
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