Jusselin Land Surveying

Frequently Asked Questions

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Land Surveying FAQs – Answers to Common Survey Questions

What Land Surveying Services Do You Offer?

We provide professional land surveying services for residential, commercial, and municipal clients. Our services include:

Boundary Surveys
Topographic Surveys
ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
Construction Layout and Staking
FEMA Elevation Certificates

Whether you're buying property, preparing for construction, or verifying flood zone data, our licensed land surveyor can help.

Boundary Surveys

A boundary survey is a type of survey that recovers boundary lines of an existing parcel of land based on a valid legal description, or establishes new boundary lines.

Topographic Survey FAQs

What is a topographic land survey?
A topographic survey maps the physical features of a site, including elevation contours, structures, trees, utilities, and drainage patterns. It’s used in engineering, site planning, and grading design.

Do I need a topographic survey for building or remodeling?
Yes. Architects and engineers use topographic data to design foundations, drainage systems, and site grading plans.

ALTA Survey FAQs

What is an ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey?
An ALTA survey is a highly detailed boundary and improvement survey meeting standards from the American Land Title Association and National Society of Professional Surveyors. It shows easements, encroachments, and other critical real estate data.

Who needs an ALTA survey?
Lenders, attorneys, and title companies often require ALTA surveys during commercial property purchases or refinancing.

Construction Layout FAQs

What is construction staking or layout surveying?
Construction layout involves transferring building plans from paper to ground. Surveyors mark reference points for footings, utilities, roads, and other structures to ensure accurate construction placement.

When should I schedule a construction layout survey?
It should be scheduled just before construction begins. Coordinating early with your surveyor prevents delays and ensures everything is built to plan.

Elevation Certificate FAQs

What is a FEMA Elevation Certificate and why is it important?
An elevation certificate measures your building’s elevation compared to the base flood elevation (BFE). It’s required by FEMA and insurance companies to assess flood risk and determine flood insurance rates.

Can an elevation certificate help lower my flood insurance?
Yes. If your structure is above the base flood elevation, your insurance premium could be significantly reduced.

Are your land surveyors licensed and insured?

Absolutely. I am fully licensed and carry professional liability insurance.