Land Survey: No real project can be started without extensively scouting the land on which the project will stand on. Even in the very first drawing stages, you must be deeply acquainted with the land. That’s how you can plan a building there that will stand the test of time and nature.
It’s no secret that you cannot survey land on your own for larger projects. Here are twelve different types of land survey services that can help you better understand the land you will build on.
- Boundary and ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys
An ALTA survey is a boundary survey following the standards set by the American Land Title Association and the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping. It shows the boundaries of the land, any obstructions and encroachments, and areas that need development for commercial properties.
- Aerial Mapping / Photogrammetry
Photogrammetry is a type of land survey where pictures are used to measure terrain features. Using pictures. You can learn the highest and lowest points of the land on which you need to build.
- Topographic Surveys
A topographic survey measures horizontal heights for differences in elevation and the different directions. It helps us understand the feasibility of a project and what obstructions need to be cleared.
- Utility Surveys
A utility survey lets us know about any buried pipes or utility structures underground. Instead of coming upon them as a surprise, the utility survey lets us be well prepared from the start.
- Wetlands Surveys
A wetland survey describes the limits or boundaries of any wetlands on the land to be built upon. It is in the form of a topographical map and is required before building on any wetlands.
- Monitoring Well Surveys
Monitoring wells are installed in the ground to monitor the groundwater level. Land surveying can let you know the location and depth of these wells on any property you wish to build on.
- Deformation, Structure Monitoring, and NYCDOB TPPN #10/88 Surveys
These surveys are performed to understand the extent your project’s construction may have on buildings around it, especially historical landmarks. They are performed to ensure other structures are not harmed during construction.
- Building and Facade Surveys
These surveys inform us of the current health of a structure or building and if it has any underlying issues. These surveys let us take preventive measures before any damages are done through underlying structural issues.
- Construction Layout
Construction layout surveys are used to recommend buildings and roads to your project design to make it more easily accessible. It involves the practice of placing stakes on the ground where the proposed buildings or roads would go.
- Aerial Mapping
Using drones to scan and photograph the area from the sky, this type of survey maps out a region. This technique is used to gather geophysical data.
- Bathymetric Mapping
Bathymetric mapping is like a topographical map. However, it describes the depth of water bodies instead of terrain features. It’s necessary for any building projects that take place on or near water bodies.
- Subsurface Utility Investigation (mark out).
Subsurface utility investigation is a technique used to find underground utilities and pipes using surface investigation. These are necessary before excavations to avoid any incidents.
