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Warning: Survey Before You Build

Jasper Land Surveying Posted on October 20, 2014 by JasperSurveyorOctober 20, 2014

The “Call Before You Dig” mantra is used by the ONE CALL SYSTEM community (or 811) where all of the underground utility companies have banded together to try to keep their utility mains from being damaged. This not only costs them money, but most times it also costs the person who is digging.

I want to start a mantra for the Land Surveying Community – “CALL BEFORE YOU BUILD.”

Call A Land Surveyor Before You Build

Property Line Mistake on $700k Home

This 5,300-square-foot house along Ocean Ridge Boulevard North in the Ocean Hammock area of Flagler County was built on the wrong lot.

This story about a property line nightmare was published this past Friday. Imagine that you have built your dream home (maybe not $700k worth) and you find you have built on the wrong lot. As Keystone Homes Vice President Richmond told the News-Journal. “It does happen, but it’s rare.”

Now the neighbor NOR the home buyer want to agree to a solution to help the builder (and surveyor) out. They want to weigh all of their options. Do you think one option is to sue everybody within a shotgun radius? This would be the typical course of action.

While this may be rare, the story does mention that this has happened eighteen (18) times within the last twenty (20) years or so. That’s too many.

More Frequent Property Line Story

What is WAY MORE frequent is that a portion of a home is built over a property line or a side setback line. I’ve seen dozens of examples of this. In EVERY instance, this is an expensive proposition for the land owner. There are relatively simple solutions to these after the fact, but the simple solution is usually not agreed to by your neighbor. Usually the offended neighbor sees dollar signs when this is discovered. First anger, then dollar signs. And rightly so. The decision not to have the property lines marked before adding ANY structure on your lot is ill-advised at best.

Cutting Building Costs in the Wrong Place

Survey of Property Line Problem

Survey of Property Line Problem

Of course, I DO lay some blame on the builders as well, be it a fencing company, a landscaping company, or a builder. These contractors should know that establishing the limits of construction is one of the very FIRST tasks that should be done. So, why don’t they do it? Money. We strive to save money, but sometimes a little money spent up front will save a LOT of money in the end. Again, I’ve seen this happen on lots of occassions on a land survey.

Now, to be fair, this builder DID call a land surveyor and the surveyor got it wrong. This does happen, but it is rare also. So, there is a lesson for us surveyors also. Mistakes happen, but you are also responsible for your actions, especially for your crews actions.

If you’re starting ANY type of building project on your property it is HIGHLY advisable to have a surveyor mark your property lines and any easements or setback lines that are near the planned construction site. Call a surveyor at ​Jasper Land Surveying today at (423) 702-6505 or fill out a contact request.

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Learn The Basics of Boundary Surveying ​Jasper

Jasper Land Surveying Posted on December 18, 2012 by JasperSurveyorDecember 18, 2012

Investing on land properties may be the most expensive investment you’ll make in your life. Thus, it is wise to attain a wider knowledge about estates and be aware of the significance of boundary surveying before making such investments.

Let us first define boundary surveying. Well, boundary surveying is the verification of property lines of a parcel of land as detailed in the description in the deed. It also shows all the structures found in the property including any easements and encroachments, as well as all the restrictions imposed by local authorities.

To avoid unnecessary expenses and free you from frustrations brought by unexpected lawsuits, it is vital to conduct boundary surveying ​Jasper before purchasing or selling a land property. A survey is also highly suggested before subdividing a lot, building structures or improving the property to make sure that you would not end up moving a building or resolving a boundary dispute with neighbors.

A boundary survey may also help you identify whether you are located in a floodplain, which is required in obtaining flood insurance. Boundary surveying ​Jasper is also very helpful in completing the requirements for a mortgage loan set by lending institutions, which includes the accuracy of the description of the property in the deed and the presence of improvements, easements, and any encroachments.

Learn The Basics of Boundary Surveying ​Jasper

Learn The Basics of Boundary Surveying ​Jasper

The cost for boundary surveying ​Jasper depends on several factors. Most of which are only determined when the work betnn, such as size of the lot, the terrain, the vegetation type, the season of the year (which greatly affects the growth of vegetation). The work begins with the deed research that can be started with the deeds or abstracts that the landowner may possess and can extend as much as going to the courthouse and putting together the pieces of the deed. The job could get more complex if the property involved has been passed on several owners over the years. Some may have sold off a portion of the parcel or may have added the adjacent lots. The more of these addition and subtraction can significantly        impact the complexity of the work to be done, which consequently adds up to the survey cost.

After the boundary surveying ​Jasper is done, a landowner may expect to get a copy of the description of the property, a plan of the property, and a report illuminating the basis of judgements in the determination of the boundaries. It is also expected that proper markings of the property lines and corners have been placed, which are usually bright-colored ribbons or paint, wooden stakes, or concrete monuments. Others may include additional drawings or reports depending on the services agreed upon.

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The Basics of Land Surveying

Jasper Land Surveying Posted on November 27, 2012 by JasperSurveyorNovember 27, 2012
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What is Land Surveying? Land Surveying dates back to ancient history. Surveying is used for multiple projects.  A survey is done to establish a specific location of a parcel of land along with its exact acreage.  It is used to ascertain boundaries for defining an area of ownership and tax liability.  It is also used to identify a piece of property by a … Continue reading →

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