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1. BOUNDARY DETERMINATION

Building a fence or block wall
Boundary disputes
Encroachments

Here's what it involves:

1. Research
Review deeds, plats, legal descriptions, and historical records. Examine previous surveys and court documents.

2. Fieldwork
Use surveying tools like total stations, GPS, and metal detectors. Locate existing property markers. (e.g., iron pins, monuments)
Measure and map the land according to legal descriptions.

3. Analysis
Compare on-the-ground findings with legal records. Resolve conflicts or overlaps between neighboring properties.
Apply knowledge of land laws and local regulations.

4. Marking the Boundary
Set new or verify existing boundary markers. Create a survey plat (map) showing exact boundary lines. Prepare a legal report or description for use in deeds, permits, or court cases.

Purpose:
To provide clear, legal proof of where a property begins and ends, which is essential for ownership, building, buying, or resolving disputes.

2. TOPOGRAPHIC AND SITE SURVEYS

Topographic and site surveys are types of land surveys performed by land surveyors to map the physical features of a property and support planning, design, and construction.

Topographic Survey

A topographic survey shows the natural and man-made features of a land area, including:

Elevation and contours (hills, slopes, valleys), trees, rocks, rivers, and bodies of water, buildings, fences, roads, and utility lines.

Purpose:

Used by engineers, architects, and planners to design buildings, roads, drainage systems, etc.

Helps determine how land can be developed or modified.

How it's done:

Surveyors use GPS, total stations, drones, or laser scanners. They collect data points and create 3D maps or contour plans.

Site Survey

A site survey focuses more specifically on preparing land for construction or development, and typically includes:

Property boundaries, Topographic data, Existing structures, Utilities and easements, Zoning setbacks and restrictions.

Purpose:

Ensures that buildings and improvements are placed accurately and legally.

Provides a base map for site plans and construction documents. In short, these surveys give a detailed picture of the land so that it can be built on, improved, or legally documented with confidence.

3. CONSTRUCTION STAKING

Pad offset staking

True foundation corner staking

Vertical Onsite Benchmark

Construction staking is a service provided by land surveyors to guide builders during construction. It involves placing physical markers (stakes, flags, or nails) on the ground to show exact locations and elevations for proposed structures.

What It Involves:

Reviewing Plans, Surveyors study engineering or architectural drawings to understand what is being built,

Translating Plans to the Field, Using GPS and total stations, surveyors mark precise points for:

Building corners
Roads
Curbs and gutters
Utilities (water, sewer, power lines)
Elevation (grading and slope)
Setting Stakes

Stakes or pins are driven into the ground to indicate where and how deep to build. Markings include offsets, grades, and alignment info for construction crews.

Verification

Surveyors double-check measurements during the project to ensure everything stays in the right place.

Why It's Important:

Prevents costly mistakes during construction Ensures structures are built in the correct location and to the correct height. Helps projects stay on time, accurate, and compliant with plans and codes. In short, construction staking is how a land surveyor turns paper plans into real-world reference points so builders can work with confidence and precision.

4. SUBDIVISION PLANNING

Easements

Legal Descriptions

Minor Land Division

Quit Claim

Subdivision planning is a land surveyor’s role in dividing a large parcel of land into smaller lots for development—typically for residential, commercial, or industrial use.

What It Involves:

1. Initial Land Analysis

Evaluate the size, shape, and topography of the land.

Consider zoning laws, access, drainage, and utilities.

Identify natural features that affect layout (e.g., slopes, flood zones).

2. Designing the Subdivision Lay out lots, streets, sidewalks, and open spaces.

Ensure compliance with local codes and development standards.

Coordinate with civil engineers, planners, and developers

3. Surveying and Mapping

Perform a boundary and topographic survey.

Create a subdivision plat (map showing lots, dimensions, roads, easements)

Include necessary legal descriptions and measurements.

4. Permitting and Approval

Submit plans to local government or planning departments.

Respond to review comments and revise as needed.

Obtain final plat approval and recordation.

Why It’s Important:

Ensures land is developed legally, safely, and efficiently.

Provides a clear, accurate layout for builders and buyers.

Creates the legal framework for selling individual lots.

In summary, subdivision planning is how land surveyors help transform raw land into organized, buildable lots, setting the foundation for entire neighborhoods or developments.

5. MINING

Exploration and Site Assessment
Topographic Surveys
Geological Mapping
Claim Staking
Mine Planning and Design
Boundary Surveys
Volume Calculations
Digital Terrain Modeling (DTM)
Construction and Development
Construction Staking
Monitoring and Alignment
Active Mining Operations
Open-Pit Surveys
Stockpile Measurement
Environmental Monitoring and Safety
Subsidence Monitoring
Erosion and Drainage Surveys
Closure and Reclamation
As-Built Surveys
Reclamation Planning
Compliance Reporting

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