Types and Purposes of Surveys Offered by Land Surveyors in San Diego

Posted by Calvada on May 6th, 2016

Hiring land surveyors is a cost-effective and quicker way to obtain data about your land or property, whether it has already been built or about to be developed. There are many land surveying professionals in San Diego, but to ensure the most efficient survey services, consider working with a reputable and experienced land surveying firm. They use high-end and the most advanced equipment and land surveying methods, too. That way, you can be confident that your land surveying needs can be fulfilled in the most efficient manner, with faster turnaround. Here is an overview of the types and purposes of surveys offered by land surveying companies in San Diego:

1.Environmental land surveys:

Government agencies, non-profit organizations, and companies that belong to the environmental industry may hire land surveyors in San Diego for staking, topographic and boundary surveys, construction staking, as-built surveys, and earth quantity calculations. Professional land surveying firms have highly-qualified and specialized professionals who can deal with any land surveying requirement for any project.

2.Topographic surveys:

This type of survey establishes a land's natural and manmade features. It can be used by commercial and residential property owners, as well as construction and development companies that need information and the exact figures of the position, height, and size of the different changes that have occurred on the land over time regarding the presence of ravines, buildings, fences, trees, hills, and other remarkable features. Also known as 'contour surveys', topographic surveys may be conducted before you transfer ownership of a property or before making any changes to the existing property or land. It focuses on the distance from the ground instead of horizontal measurements, and it is conducted using high-end electronic EDM and GPS instruments.

Architects and engineers can use the results of this survey to design buildings or make improvements. At times, topographic surveys may be used by the government. Many construction projects usually start with this survey to obtain a framework of the land before making any changes or improvements to it. In some cases, the survey may be used in formulating an effective plan for grading and drainage ditches.

3.ALTA/ACSM surveys:

Land surveyors in San Diego are qualified to perform accredited land title surveys following a uniform set of codes. ALTA/ACSM surveys can be conducted for construction purposes or for due diligence, but they can be commissioned to obtain information on zoning laws, property height requirements, and setback requirements. These surveys provide data on property boundaries and easements, and other features on the property that may determine or affect ownership.

About the Author:

Armando Dupont, a professional land surveyor started his career in surveying in 1977 and has extensive experience in managing personnel and projects. His experience includes: topographic mapping, boundary surveys and analysis, construction and control surveying, preparation of tract and parcel maps, earth work calculation and quantities, targeting and control for photogrammetric, and land title surveys in accordance with the American Land Title Association and the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping. Mr. DuPont founded Calvada Surveying, Inc. in 1989 and is a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in the State of California.