Babylon Land Surveyor

Land surveyor using field survey equipment and holding paperwork.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports there are 45,310 land surveyors across the country. Considering all of the services professional surveyors provide, it’s no surprise there is such a high demand for these professionals.

If you want a qualified Babylon land surveyor, there’s no need to sort through thousands of names. Call Scalice Land Surveying at (631) 957-2400 or enter your information into our online contact form. Before you know it, our NY land surveyors will get to work on your project.

What Does a Land Surveyor Do?

Are you adding a gazebo to your backyard? Are you refinancing a mortgage on a commercial property? Are you looking to invest in a vacant plot of land? Land surveyors can help.

The bottom line: land surveyors provide an extensive list of services. The land surveying services we provide include:

Working with a full-service surveying company allows Babylon property owners to:

  • Make well-informed property purchases
  • Better understand their property boundaries
  • Provide proof of zoning for encroachment disputes

Boundary Surveys

If you have your eye on a new property, schedule a boundary survey. These types of surveys verify the validity of the property’s legal description and boundary lines.

A professional land surveyor will inspect the area and create a scale plot. This blueprint outlines the estate’s borders, including property lines and total acreage. It may also include estate improvements, like buildings, driveways, fences, and pools.

Scheduling a boundary survey can also help you avoid future disputes with neighboring landowners. It becomes a valuable document property owners can refer to as they expand a home or business.

ALTA Surveys

You need an American Land Title Association (ALTA) survey if you are:

  • Buying a vacant plot of land
  • Refinancing a commercial property mortgage
  • Changing the ownership of your commercial property

While not legally enforced, we recommend ALTA surveys for all property owners investing in vacant plots. The survey outlines essential figures for the potential buyer, including:

  • Previous boundary issues, building code violations, and zoning discrepancies
  • Names of adjoining landowners
  • Property square footage
  • Flood zone risk

You also need an ALTA survey if a commercial property is changing ownership or being refinanced. Most mortgage or title companies require documentation to analyze and minimize lending risk.

Topographic Surveys

Homeowners adding structures to their property must complete a topographic survey. Whether you are embarking on a new construction project or expanding your home, first, you need a topographic survey.

Topographic surveys are required for construction permits. They are land records that provide precise measurements for construction builders, architects, and engineers.

Professionals use the surveys to develop building blueprints, identify potential problem areas, and ensure a successful construction strategy.

FEMA Elevation Certificate

Residents with homes or businesses in flood-prone regions need flood insurance. In order to obtain flood insurance, the provider may require a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Elevation Certificate.

A FEMA Elevation Certificate compiles data about your property structure. It ensures your home or business follows local building codes. The document allows insurance providers to accurately calculate the property’s flood risk and determine a suitable coverage plan.

Property owners: keep in mind that not all homes and businesses need a FEMA Elevation Certificate to obtain flood insurance. FEMA Elevation Certificates are only required for properties located in high potential flooding regions.

Site Plans

Homeowners embarking on new landscaping projects or adding structures to their yards need a site plan.

Site plans (also known as plot plans) are land surveys that guide a landscaping project. They outline everything on a property, including:

  • Sewer lines and drainage facilities
  • Driveways, parking areas, and pathways
  • Fencing
  • Lighting
  • Surrounding streets

Site plans are necessary when adding to or adjusting your estate’s landscape. Property owners may also use them to avoid encroachment issues with neighbors or when installing a new roofline.

When Should I Call a Residential Land Surveyor?

Should I call the local surveyors in my area? Yes, and here’s why: NY land surveyors are unbiased experts. They have the equipment and expertise to produce detailed land surveys that assist in buying or expanding upon a property.

Residential or commercial landowners in Babylon should partner with a property surveyor when they are:

  • Making permanent upgrades to a home or building
  • Planning a construction project
  • Adding subdivisions to a property
  • Buying or selling a home
  • Unsure of boundary lines or plot size
  • Zoning a property

In New York, you legally must hire a land surveyor when purchasing a house or before doing any work on a property.

Residential Land Surveying in Babylon

For homeowners, there are several advantages to having a land survey done on your Babylon property. Possible encroachments from neighbors, such as fencing, trees, or walls, happen more often than you think. And if you want to do construction on your property, you need to know precisely where your property lines are. 

Disputes over property boundaries and corners are all too common and can lead to costly problems and headaches. A land survey protects you from these issues and tells you if your neighbor’s fence is on your side of the property line. At Scalice, we can also stake your property lines to avoid confusion in the future.

If you find yourself in a property line or corner dispute, a land survey can save you time, money, and energy. Protect your investments by getting a land survey today.

Scalice Works With Title Companies

Land surveys are a vital component of a title company’s due diligence when looking at a property. Unfortunately, property sellers often provide an old or outdated survey during the transaction process. The lack of an up-to-date land survey can cause the buyer all sorts of headaches down the road.

While obtaining a current land survey can feel like one more thing to add to your to-do list before closing on a property, it is a critical document that will save trouble later on. An updated land survey protects the lender and the property owner from boundary discrepancies, encroachments, land disputes, and much more. 

Why Choose Scalice for Your Babylon Property Surveying Needs?

At Scalice Land Surveying, we pride ourselves on our high quality of work and outstanding customer service. We know how much our clients count on us to provide accurate results promptly, and we stand by every service we deliver. Furthermore, we use only the latest technology and will always answer your call on the first or second ring.

Why Wait? Contact Your Local Babylon Land Surveyor Now

From site plans to boundary surveys, Scalice has you covered.

Call us at (631) 957-2400 or complete our online contact form. Our reps will get in touch to discuss your surveying needs, provide a free quote, and get your project in motion.