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What Is A Survey ?

Posted by on Aug 19, 2011 in Survey Faqs, What Is Land Surveying? | 0 comments

A survey map is a drawing prepared by a licensed land surveyor registered in the State of New York, which depicts the mathematical and physical features of a parcel of land with relation to map lines, deeds of record, and/or other pertinent reference data based upon an actual field survey. (Code of Practice for Land Surveys, N.Y.S.A.P.L.S.) According to New York State law, only surveys made by licensed and registered New York Land Surveyors are legal. Only registered Land Surveyors have completed the academic requirements and practical...

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What is the cost of a new Survey?

Posted by on Aug 19, 2011 in Survey Faqs | 0 comments

 There are many factors which influence the fee for a new Survey. Survey fees are based on the work scope, anticipated difficulty and estimated time needed to complete the project. In order to provide an accurate fee, please provide a description of your needs, the property address, your name, phone number, and email address.  We will research your property and provide you with the best price possible and schedule for completion.  

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Why do I need a Survey?

Posted by on Aug 19, 2011 in Survey Faqs, What Is Land Surveying? | 0 comments

As with everything you purchase you need to know exactly what you are buying.  A Survey, prepared by a New York State licensed land surveyor, will show in detail exactly what you have purchased. Since for most people the purchase of a home is the single largest investment they will ever make every effort should be made to protect that investment. The Survey will confirm that the property shown by the Real Estate agent and described in the contract is in fact the property that was conveyed. Also, the bank or mortgage company, in order to...

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Who should quote the Survey fee?

Posted by on Aug 18, 2011 in Survey Faqs | 0 comments

Although your real estate agent, attorney or mortgage broker will advise you as to the cost of the survey; they may not be a New York State Licensed Land Surveyor and therefore are not qualified to prepare the Survey or estimate the cost.  After all you would not go to your local butcher to get an estimate of the cost of a new car.

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What is a Title Survey ?

Posted by on Aug 17, 2011 in Survey Types | 0 comments

A Title Survey is a survey map prepared by a licensed land surveyor registered in the state of New York, which depicts the mathematical and physical features of a parcel of land with relation to map lines, deeds of record, and /or other pertinent reference data base upon an actual field survey. (New York State Association of Professional Land Surveyors)

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Why is the Survey an important document?

Posted by on Aug 16, 2011 in Survey Faqs, What Is Land Surveying? | 0 comments

Besides helping you visualize exactly what the property looks like and contains, your Survey gives you a type of protection. In addition to highlighting any encroachments, the Survey will help to identify any other irregularities that may result in legal disputes sometime in the future. The surveyor assumes full professional responsibility for the accuracy of the Survey and therefore may serve as an expert witness in court. The new Survey enhances your Title Insurance Policy.

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What are some of the items and issues a Survey may reveal?

Posted by on Aug 15, 2011 in Survey Faqs, What Is Land Surveying? | 0 comments

The survey will show all existing structures, driveways, walks, walls, fences hedge row, etc., and their relationship to the property line. The survey will show recorded easements or right of way which may entitle other people to use part of your property. The Survey will show whether your property is accurately described in your deed. The Survey will show any encroachments either from your property onto your neighbor or from your neighbor onto your property.

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Why obtain a new Survey when there may be an old Survey available?

Posted by on Aug 11, 2011 in Survey Faqs | 0 comments

The use of an old survey is not recommended since the survey probably does not reflect current existing conditions. The old survey being used may not be the latest version of the survey. The survey may have been revised to reflect some change or correct some error. Finally, the survey will not be certified to you since certifications run only to the person for whom the survey was prepared.

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What is a Certificate of Occupancy Survey ?

Posted by on Aug 10, 2011 in Survey Types | 0 comments

A certificate of occupancy survey or as-built survey is used and generally required by municipalities to show a completed construction project. It may vary from a survey of a new house to a survey of an existing house with a new addition. The c.o. survey must show as built conditions in relation to the proposed plans as approved. Although a c.o. survey may include sufficient information allowing it to be used as and for a title survey, a title survey probably will not include sufficient information to serve as a c.o. survey. An extension added...

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What is an Architectural or Topographical Survey ?

Posted by on Aug 6, 2011 in Survey Types | 0 comments

An architectural or topographical survey, which are similar but will be quoted separately, will show all pertinent physical features required to design subdivisions, roads, sanitary and drainage systems, buildings, etc. This type of survey will typically denote existing conditions; such as, signs, poles, and underground utilities.

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