Land Surveying Services
Our goal is to provide technical expertise and timely response to property boundary and mapping requirements. Projects are usually completed on a first come basis, but if you need immediate closure, we can rush certain projects.
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Our procedure in arranging a survey project:
  1. First, we provide a quote. These are usually a ‘fixed-fee’, but this can vary on certain projects. If a design consultant will be using the mapping product, we need to discuss special requirements to include in the scope of services.

  2. If needed, research public records at county offices or documents from the State Bureau of Conveyances or State Surveyor. Record data is compiled before field work commences.

  3. Next, we schedule a date to for a field survey crew. If tenants, neighbors, or security guards need to be notified the owner/agent should do this now.

  4. After the field survey is complete, field data is analyzed and a mapping product is drafted.

  5. A check of the mapping product by the licensed surveyor is conducted before delivery. Subdivisions may require iterations of this process before approval. Invoices need to be resolved before a final mapping product can be delivered.

Deed:
   This document is used to transfer land between owners, it contains information about the seller (grantor), buyer (grantee), and a “legal description” of the property. A ‘metes and bounds’ description will assist the surveyor in determining the property boundaries. However, not all descriptions are written in a ‘metes and bounds’ method

Title report:
   The title report is an private insurance document that contains information about encumbrances on the property, such as mortgages, liens and easements. These are listed as “exceptions” not covered by title insurance. The legal description and record owner are also noted on this report. Some projects require a copy of the title report to prepare the survey.

Boundary surveys:
   Locating or replacing of property corners, and locating the improvements on the property in relation to the line. ‘C41' and ‘C42' are boundary surveys requested on a real estate contract.

Shoreline Survey:
   An application to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources to determine the specific location of the shoreline, as evidenced by debris, vegetation and other factors. This survey is necessary for oceanfront properties to determine building setbacks and limits of state controlled beachfront.

Topographic surveys:
   The careful measurement of the elevation and features of the property, used by design professionals to create grading and drainage plans or siting proposed structures.

Subdivision Map:
   Boundary data and physical features mapped in conformance with the County Subdivision Ordinance. A proposed subdivision map is submitted to County Planning Office whereupon certain action may be taken or added information may be required before approval is granted.

A.L.T.A. / A.C.S.M. Surveys:
   Specific title surveys requested by title insurance companies and mortgage companies. They contain boundary information, easement locations, and optionally, improvements and topographic information.