LAND SURVEYING

Boundary Surveys

A Georgia Minimum standard (also called a “boundary survey”) is the most common type of survey, and most notably used in mortgages and home loans. A surveyor will draw a plat (or scale drawing) which shows property lines, distances along these lines, bearings, and acreage. The drawings will include any property improvements that may exist, such as buildings, hardscaping, fences, pools, or permanent structures. The surveyor will also flag all corners and re-set any pins that are missing.

Property Line Staking and Corner Markers

Knowing exactly where your properly line is can be important and necessary many times for a home owner. Having the lines staked helps resolve simple things like lawn care and landscaping maintenance responsibilities and more complex things like additions, buildings, fences and trees. The number of stakes depends on how straight the property lines are and any interference like brush, trees, hills, or other naturally occurring barriers. Sometimes, with very straight property lines, you may chose to just mark the corners of the property lines which can save survey time and money.

Topographic Surveys (With Tree Locations)

Topographical surveys are used to map the elevation and rise and fall of physical features of a property. The topographical survey can be used to predict runoff, for engineering studies, landscaping or construction projects. These surveys will show structures, natural features, and everything that can affect the topography of the property. Trees with a 6 inch diameter are also marked and will include info such as hardwood or pine, and in specific instances, may even include the species of tree based on the local legislation.

As-Built Surveys

In order to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy, you will need an “as-built” survey on new construction projects once they are completed. This survey will verify that the work completed is in compliance with the plans that were originally approved. It will identify any improvements and structures and verify their location and topography.

Elevation Certification (FEMA)

In order to determine whether flood insurance is required on a property or not, you will need a residential elevation certification. This certification is created by identifying the property’s location on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (or FIRM), and performing a property survey to determine the elevation and topography of the home and property. Based on the data from the FIRM and the survey, the property owner will know if flood insurance is required or not based on 100 year flood locations.

Lot Split Surveys

When a property owner decides to split a piece of property into two parcels, a lot split survey will be required. Lot split surveys are also called minor subdivision surveys. The new parcels will need to meet the zoning requirements, road frontage requirements, and square footage requirements or the split request will not be approved, so the lot split survey will be required to prove that zoning requirements are met.

Lot Consolidation Plats

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Site Plan Survey

When in need of full construction planning, trust the civil engineers at DuSouth to provide quality consulting and assistance. From start-to-finish, our team assesses, designs and monitors construction projects to ensure safe, successful completion.

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