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Fundamentals Of Land Surveying Techniques

March 7, 2011 | Comments Off

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Land surveying is mainly used for a wide assortment of residential and commercial applications including property delineation, military planning, geological exploration, civil engineering, telecommunication, environmental industries, reclamation work, etc. Land surveying techniques assist the architects and engineers to effectively identify as well as evaluate the characteristics of a given land surface and any type of special location in terms of coordinates. Typically, land survey includes the analysis as well as collection of data through derivative measurements of the land. The land surveying services and techniques also adhere to the thorough analysis of the given data that helps to support land planning, designing as well as establishment of property lines and demarcations. The surveying methodology also includes the re-establishment of cadastral surveys and land boundaries based on the records and historical evidences. It involves the comprehensive procedure of establishing as well as marking the exact locations. It helps in the subdivision of land, cartography, research as well as interpretation & evaluation of survey plans, environmental projects, road boundary alignment, mapping, and real estate development and other engineering projects.

In the process of land surveying the professional land surveyor examines the historical records relating to the land. They use various types of surveying techniques like ALTA Surveys, ACSM Surveys and High Definition Land Surveying (High Definition 3D Laser Scanning), Topographic Surveys, Geodetic Survey, GPS Land Surveys, etc. Apart from the legal documents and registry of deeds this land surveying process also includes the probate issues, town offices and historical associations.

The final outcome of the land surveys is the structured and graphic drawing of information that allows the land surveyors’ and architects to offer exact 3 dimensional drawings. Exact land measurement of these graphical positions is one of the basic elements of land surveying techniques. There are various land survey methods that are used in various conditions; however the above-mentioned are the basic surveying and evaluating techniques that are mainly used amongst the expert land surveyors.

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Armando Dupont, a professional land surveyor started his career in surveying in 1977 and has extensive experience in managing personnel and projects. Mr. Dupont founded Calvada Surveying, Inc. in 1989 and is a licensed professional land surveyor in the State of California. boundary surveys, and other land surveying services throughout the Western United States.

 

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Boundary Survey and Property Surveys in Utah

March 1, 2011 | Comments Off

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Boundary Survey and Property Surveys in Utah

Boundary Survey

What is a boundry 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 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 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.

What are the results of a boundary survey?

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

  1. Monuments at all property corners
  2. A written description of the property
  3. A plan of the property
  4. 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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Uses Of Boundary Surveys

February 14, 2011 | Comments Off

Boundary survey is the process of finding, identifying, measuring, evaluating, analyzing as well as reporting the location of the boundary lines of a land. A boundary survey discloses any type of land encroachments. The land surveying firms perform a boundary survey in accordance with the pre defined technical standards. The land surveyors make determinations on the reliability of existing land corners. A boundary survey plat is then created by depicting the output of the survey. It is used to resolve boundary disputes for any subdivision of land, road boundary realignment, etc.

A land surveyor identifies and examines the historical records relating to the land. Apart from the legal documents and registry of deeds this research may also include the probate issues, town offices, and historical associations. This research is helpful to locate existing buildings, monuments and other evidences of the boundaries. The results of the past and present field work are compared with the research and the surveyor then coordinates all the information to arrive at a final mapping.

The actual cost of a boundary survey mainly depends on multiple aspects, some of which can be known only after commencing the survey work. The size, terrain, vegetation and location influence the cost. Boundary surveys are used to help property owners to accurately establish the boundary lines. It also expounds information about your property or any easements or encroachments. The methods used in the boundary survey can be tailored to match the size and requirements of the project. Moreover, you should select a firm that offers comprehensive engineering, land surveying, construction management and other surveying services like geodetic survey, ALTA / ACSM land title surveys (ALTA Surveys) and GPS land survey, etc. for responsive and professional services.

Armando Dupont, a professional land surveyor started his career in surveying in 1977 and has extensive experience in managing personnel and projects.


About the Author:
Mr. Dupont founded Calvada Surveying, Inc. in 1989 and is a licensed professional land surveyor in the State of California. As an elite land surveying firm, Calvada Surveying, Inc. offers professional land surveying services, including ALTA Surveys, ACSM Surveys, 3D High Definition Land Surveying (High Definition Laser Scanning) services, boundary surveys, and other land surveying services throughout the Western United States

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