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FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions):
If you are unsure of what type of survey is required, then this is a great place to start. Below you will find descriptions of the various types of surveys that are offered and reasons why you would need them.
1.) What is a Surveyors Location Report?
A Surveyors Location Report, commonly referred to as an "SLR", is a report that depicts the basic lay of the land. These reports are often done for the benefit of title insurance and, therefore, are usually only certified to the insuring entity. The final product, or map, shows the boundary of the property (taken from record deeds/drawings/plats) and any structures that reside on the property with applicable dimensions. Accuracy of this type of survey is limited and they should NOT be used for construction, boundary, or topographic purposes. Call us. We offer the fastest turn-a-round.
2.) What is a Plot Plan/Site Plan?
A Plot Plan is a drawing that depicts the layout of new construction on a residential lot. These drawings are usually required for approval of new home construction by the governing authority of most subdivisions. The requirements are typically outlined in the covenants and restrictions and/or building requirements of most homeowners associations. A Plot Plan usually goes hand-in-hand with the staking of the new home or buildings foundation (see Staking/Layout below). Nobody does site design better than us! Call us and get a FREE 3-Dimensional perspective of your project.
3.) What is a Boundary Survey or Staked Survey?
A Boundary Survey is a survey conducted according to the rules set forth by The State of Indiana that retraces, or delineates, the bounds of a particular parcel of land. The rules require, amongst other things, that the surveyor "monument" the corners of the parcel with "iron pins" set nearly flush with the ground. Most surveyors also mark these pins with lathe and flagging to make these points highly visible. Along with the monumenting of the parcel, the client is provided with a drawing, a legal description, and a report of the survey that is stamped and signed by the Registered Land Surveyor. These Boundary Surveys may, or may not, be recorded depending on the nature of the parcel of land itself. Call us for pricing, we are hard to beat!
4.) What is an ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey?
An ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey is sort of a mixture of a Plot Plan and a Boundary Survey. These surveys are usually reserved for commercial development and depict the boundary, man-made structures, and utilities that lie on a parcel of land. They may also include topographic data (see Topographic Survey). The price of these surveys depends on the options selected by the client on the ALTA/ACSM Schedule "A" which lists what services will be included on the survey. We are highly experienced in this field.
5.) What is a Topographic Survey?
Topography refers to the 3-Dimensional, or vertical, nature of the land. Usually, topography is an additional option chosen on of the types of surveys listed above. Topographic data is necessary for determining roadway location, sewer placement, and drainage calculations. The scope of a Topographic Survey varies according to the project needs, but can yield a full contour map of the parcel. We can provide this data at a fraction of the cost of others using ATV's to expedite the process.
6.) What is Construction Staking or Layout?
Staking, as the name implies, refers to the setting of stakes in the ground that mark the location of boundary corners, building corners, roadways, cut/fill markers, or any other improvement required by the development plan. In essence, staking is setting stakes to layout what is intended to be built. We excel above others in stakeout.
7.) What is an elevation certificate?
An elevation certificate is needed when an area of land has been said to lie in the FEMA flood plain and/or floodway. The flood plain and floodway are areas that are considered to be too low in elevation, or height above mean sea level, and thereby, would be subject to water during periods of flooding. These areas were derived using calculated flood elevations and topographic maps that inherently contain inaccuracies. All building requirements prohibit new construction within the floodway, but allow for building 2-feet above the flood plain elevation. An elevation certificate is a means for a more accurate elevation on the area, or structure, in question. This more accurate elevation is compared to the FEMA Flood Elevation and provides the owner a possible opportunity to build in an otherwise prohibited area. Call for pricing.
8.) Can I subdivide my land?
Whether you are interested in cutting off a piece of your land or turning it into a full-scale development, it is considered a "subdivision". Many factors must be weighed during this consideration. Issues like access, adequate areas, and utilities must be addressed to determine if the idea is feasible. Only a Registered Land Surveyor can actually subdivide land, but rest assured that Foster Land Surveying has the experience and technology to efficiently process your request.
9.) What is GPS?
GPS stands for the "Global Positioning System". It is a passive network of satellites that provide data to a receiver. The receiver must acquire this data from 4 satellites simultaneously to provide a least-squares solution, which results in the receiver's position in a 3-dimensional format. Handheld models provide limited accuracy, but surveying grade models provide excellent accuracy horizontally. This proves beneficial for surveys that are very large or must be tied into section corners or control that is far away. Let us determine if this option is cost effective for your survey needs.
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