Precision You Can Build On
The process of land surveying connects official property descriptions to the actual physical environment. Professional land surveying provides property owners, commercial developers, legal professionals, and others with accurate, compliant, and precise property limits.
What Does the Land Surveying Process Entail?
Land surveying requires experts to perform fieldwork for data collection while conducting scientific investigations and applying engineering principles to their work. At Arthur Ponzio Co., we use a four-step process of evaluating, gathering, calculating, and creating:
- Research: Evaluating historical property records which include deeds, maps, public records, and other documents to determine actual property rights.
- Data Collection: Gathering accurate physical data points requires GPS systems, robotic total stations, and drones equipped with exact measurement capabilities.
- Data Analysis: Calculating these measurement to identify precise points, elevation values, and property boundary lines.
- Mapping: Creating a plat or map which contains precise visual data and serves as either a legal document or a construction-ready plan.
Our Specialized Land Surveying Solutions
We provide numerous land surveying solutions including:
- Residential Title Surveys
- Commercial Title Surveys
- ALTA Surveys
- Bathymetric (Sounding) Surveys
- Flood Surveys
- Flood Certificates
- Topographic Surveys
- Subdivisions
- Wetlands Surveys
- Riparian Surveys
- Tidelands Surveys
- Aerial Mapping
- Aerial Surveys
- Boundary Line Disputes
Residential & Commercial Title Surveys
These function as vital tools for property sales because they show exact property lines together with all constructed elements such as residential buildings, fences, driveways, and outdoor structures. Residential Title Surveys protect homeowners from boundary overlaps, while Commercial Title Surveys provide the rigorous detail required for high-stakes business investments.
ALTA Land Title Surveys
Surveying reaches its top level of quality through a standard which serves as the benchmark for all survey work. The American Land Title Association together with the National Society of Professional Surveyors established national standards which ALTA Surveys fulfill to achieve compliance. These documents are typical commercial property requirements of lenders and title companies for the identification of easements, encumbrances, and potential zoning problems.
Topographic & Aerial Mapping
It’s imperative to understand all geographical features which exist in an environment. Topographic surveys involves creating maps which show land contours, elevation points, and natural elements including trees, utility lines, sloped areas to assist engineers with the site planning and design process, etc.
Aerial mapping data collection uses drone technology and/or aircraft operations which produce detailed information about larger or inaccessible areas with millimeter precision.
Environmental & Wetlands Surveys
Specialized expertise is required to work with water bodies and protected natural environments. The process of Wetlands Surveys involves establishing boundaries for protected regions which helps promote environmental compliance.
Bathymetric (Sounding) Surveys
The process of mapping underwater lake, river, and coastal areas.
Riparian & Tidelands Surveys
Determining property rights and boundaries which specifically apply to water frontage and tidal movements.
Flood Risk Management
Navigating compliance with insurance and safety rules and regulations.
Flood Surveys & Certificates
Arthur Ponzio Co. issues official Flood Elevation Certificates which the NFPA and insurance providers require and need to assess flood dangers and consider to decrease insurance costs.
Land Development & Boundary Resolution
Subdividing land involves dividing a single property into multiple smaller parcels which must follow all local zoning and planning regulations.
Boundary Line Disputes
We provide forensic evidence, expert testimony, etc. to help solve legal property boundary disputes.
Why Professional Surveying Matters
An inaccurate survey can result in expensive legal and court cases which can delay or block construction work and even force the removal of existing structures. Professional land surveying allows you to protect your property ownership and build a strong foundation for your upcoming construction projects and future development.
Contact us to learn more about our professional land surveying services today!