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Types
of Land Surveys
Boundary Survey A boundary survey establishes the true property corners and property lines of a parcel
of land. Boundary surveys are typically performed to obtain building permits, to resolve property disputes, and for erecting
fences. Easement lines may also be located, if requested, with this type of survey. Cadastral Survey Original survey, resurvey, or retracement of public lands within the Public Land Survey
System for restoration of property lines. Construction Survey Survey measurements made prior to or while construction is in progress to control elevation,
horizontal position, dimensions, and configuration, i.e. stakeout of line and grade for buildings, fences, roads, etc. Control Survey A Land Survey providing precise locations of horizontal and vertical positions of points
for use in boundary determination, mapping for aerial photographs, construction stacking, or other needs. Court Exhibit or Judicial Survey Analysis of various legal descriptions and survey maps; field locating of record, existing
monuments, and physical features; and mapping showing this information for the purpose of presenting a visual exhibit to be
used in a courtroom. In some areas of the Elevation or Floodplain Survey Elevation surveys determine the elevation of various sections of a building or land.
Typically these are used to aid in building plans and to determine if a property is in a flood zone. Geodetic Survey A Land Survey which is affected by and takes into account the curvature of the earth
and astronomic observations. GIS and LIS Surveying and Mapping Geographic Information Systems and Land Information Systems. Hydrographic and Underwater Surveys Collect data relating to bodies of water, and may include the water depth, bottom contours
and configuration, directions and velocity of current, heights and water stages, and the location of fixed objects for navigational
purposes. Are needed when you may need to divide an existing parcel of land into two or more parcels.
All surveys for lot splits include a plat of the new parcels and the required legal description to record the split. It is
important to note the size of the original parcel as well as the size of the proposed new parcel(s) in the comments section
of the request form in order to receive accurate quotes. Lot Survey, (a.k.a Site Plan Survey or Plot Plan Survey) A combination of boundary and topographic surveys for preparation of a site plan to
be used for designing improvements or developments, and obtaining government building permits. Mining and other Subsurface Surveys A survey that determines the location and dimensions of underground parts of a mine,
including the natural and artificial features of the mine, both above and below ground. These surveys are done with both vertical
and horizontal control, locating the features in a three dimensional manner. Mortgage Inspections: (Not necessarily a Land Survey!) Are not used for consistent purposes. They are often a product that is provided on residential
loans. A drawing may or may not be provided. Be aware that many of these “Mortgage Inspection” surveys are NOT
BOUNDARY SURVEYS. Often they are required by lending institutions. Fences and other improvements should not be constructed
based on a mortgage inspection. This is because boundary lines are not determined on many “Mortgage Inspection”
surveys. Mortgage Location Survey: (Not necessarily a Land Survey!) These surveys are typically used by title companies and mortgage lenders to obtain proof
that the major improvements on the property are free of encroachments onto neighboring properties or into recorded easements.
Mortgage surveys do not establish property corners or property lines and may not be used for building purposes. Plot Plan Survey, (a.k.a Site Plan Survey or A combination of boundary and topographic surveys for preparation of a site plan to
be used for designing improvements or developments, and obtaining government building permits. Quantity Surveys Obtains measurements of quantities, usually in conjunction with a construction process,
earthwork, etc. Often times the Land Surveyor works closely with a Civil Engineer, Architect, or Landscape Architect. Record or As-Built Survey A survey performed to obtain horizontal and or vertical dimensional data so that a constructed
facility may be delineated, i.e. foundation survey, or as-built of improvements. Specifically, an As-Built Survey is a survey
to physically locate structures and improvements on a parcel of land, generally for mortgage purposes. This does not always
include boundary monumentation. Registered Land Survey (aka R.L.S.) A survey of “registered” (Torrens-title) land, usually done to shorten lengthy
legal descriptions, or divide larger parcels of “Torrens-title” land into smaller tracts. Route Survey Reconnaissance, preliminary survey and location survey for an alignment or linear type
feature such as a road, railroad, canal, pipeline or utility line. Site Plan Survey, (aka A combination of boundary and topographic surveys for preparation of a site plan to
be used for designing improvements or developments, and obtaining government building permits. Subdivision Survey Also known as a “Subdivision Plat”, it is the subdivision of a tract of
land into smaller parcels, showing monumentation and mathematical survey data on a map, conforming to local Government (usually
County) ordinances. Topographic Survey A Land Survey locating natural and man made features such as buildings, improvements,
fences, elevations, land contours, trees, streams, etc. This type of survey may be required by a government agency, or may
be used by Engineers and/or Architects for the design of improvements or developments on a site.
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