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Boundary Surveys in Utah

January 28, 2012 | 0 Comments

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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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10 Things To Consider When Hiring A Land Surveyor

November 10, 2011 | Comments Off

10 Things To Consider When Hiring A Land Surveyor

Several years ago there was an article posted listing 10 tips when

hiring a land surveyor. I would like to review this article and give more explanation on the 10 items the author shared. The original article is located by clicking here. Here at Ludlow Engineering and Land Surveying we share with the author many similar points. Here is what we look for and would recommend as well. By the way, this article was written in 2008 and is very applicable to land surveyors throughout the country. Great job should be given to the original author.

Is the person you’re hiring licensed to perform professional land surveying services? All states require a land surveying license. All land surveying firms know this and is not really an issue. The client should verify that the stamp is signified by the correct state in which they live.

Does this person have Professional Liability Insurance? For large projects, yes this is something that is important to require before hiring. For a small residential land survey, not as critical. However there may be times that this could be huge, better to ask than to be sorry.

Does this person or firm have Workers Compensation Insurance? This is state law. It can be assumed if they are in business than they carry the correct insurance requirements. If you are hiring a company to be a sub-contractor for you, then yes you will want verification.

Does this person have experience in performing the services you require? This can be researched either on their website or Google local or by past clients. Know who you are hiring before you hire.

Does this person pursue continuing education? Again required by most states, that the land surveyors take and keep themselves current in their industry.

Does this person have a professional demeanor? This can be easily judged by your first meeting or even by the telephone as you make that first contact. Please remember surveyors, you only get one change for a first impression.

Do they use modern equipment? This information can be gathered on their website. If land surveyors are still using a slide rule and an old transit… that may be ok, but it certainly may take you a lot longer to receive the product. I would worry, however if they pulled a 66 foot chain.

Ask for a written contract and when you need to pay? Contracts are safe and should be required by both parties.

What’s being set at your property corners? Unless determined otherwise by the client, a land surveyor must set the correct monumentation when performing a survey. In most states a 5/8″ rebar with the proper cap on it should be set on each corner.

Will they walk the property with you? This is important if the property that was surveyed is large and you feel that locating the corners would be difficult to find on your own. Otherwise, a survey marker is easily visible to see from most areas of the property.

As you can see by comparing our article with the original article there are many similarities. The basic rule of thumb should be applied when hiring any type of professional and that is ” Use Wisdom.” Hiring a land surveyor the same can be true. We hope you have enjoyed this article.. If you have please feel free to share or like our site.

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Utah Land Surveys Affordable

October 5, 2011 | Comments Off

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I found this article interesting. It called land surveyors building surveyors… that’s kinda funny, I have never heard it put that way before. Enjoy!

What Does A Surveyor Do

What is a building surveyor? Have you seen the words, building surveyors Manchester. Do you want to know more about building surveyors? Do you often see ads about building surveyor Manchester.

Surveyors have the job of sketching land area and maps . Most of the time, they collect information and the size of a certain area. These people usually work with assistants and other members of their team in order to come up with a precise description of the land. Surveyors possess licenses from the State. That means, they should be duly authorized by the state to act according to their profession. Along with it is their responsibility to work efficiently and accurately.

More often, surveyors work in order to locate a piece of land as described in the deed. Surveyors also measure the piece of land and provide descriptions about them. In transactions involving land, surveyors are very essential and indespensible. The data that they provide would really determine how precise the land purchase is. If surveyors will commit a mistake in the process of doing a land survey, one party will eventually lose a sum of money.

Surveyors usually work outdoors most of the time. Their jobs require them to visit the area physically. Most of the time, they work during summers and on sunny days. It is because, these time of the year would allow them to see boundaries, rock formation and other land features which would help locate the area. On the other hand, winters and other seasons would conceal important land markers. A surveyor should need to do his work daily to accomplish his job. They usually bring heavy instruments that would aid them in their work. If they have to survey hilly and mountainous areas, they should at leat stay there until the job is done.

Building surveyors have knowledge in math, computer science, statistics and graphic arts. Their work requires them patience and field work. Many surveyors are needed because of the expanding business and many building projects. If you want look for the best surveyor, you can find them on line.