FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
HOW MUCH WILL A SURVEY COST? The cost for most land surveying work is determined, based on many variables, including: RECORD SEARCH-- This varies by (a) the number of parcels involved; and (b) the number of past transactions. (This necessary step is complicated by the casual manner in which land transactions have been handled in the past, resulting in many vague, incomplete, and often contradictory legal descriptions and land records). SIZE AND SHAPE OF PROPERTY- An irregular shaped parcel has more corners to monument and a longer boundary than a rectangular parcel containing the same area. SECTIONALIZED SURVEY WORK- This could require the survey of the entire section (640 acres +) in which the land being surveyed lies, regardless of the area of the parcel. In some cases, a survey of more than one section is required, depending on the location of the parcel in question in relation to the sections shown on the government plat. TERRAIN AND VEGETATION- A level parcel of land can be easier to survey than a mountainous parcel. Interference with lines of sight and accessibility complicate field work. AMOUNT OF EXISTING EVIDENCE ON THE PROPERTY- Existing boundary evidence such as iron, wood, or stone monuments, old fences, and occupation lines, witness trees, etc., aid the Surveyor. Their absence compound difficulties involved in retracing boundaries. LOCAL KNOWLEDGE OF PROPERTY- Someone pointing out accepted occupation lines and monumentation can be a considerable aid to the Surveyor. ABUTTER DIFFICULTIES- When neighbors are cooperative, an otherwise difficult or impossible boundary line location may be established by boundary line agreement, if certain conditions are met. TITLE COMPANIES AND PUBLIC AGENCY REQUIREMENTS- Title companies may require considerably more documentation than is normally required by the average land owner. RECORD OF SURVEY OR CORNER RECORD- This map or record is often required by state law, to protect the general public, if matters addressed by the Land Surveyors Act are encountered while surveying your property. This will cause the mapping cost to increase, and requires the payment of checking and recording fees.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
In 2007, Mr. Estes was certified as a LSIT, followed by his licensure (PLS) in 2010 both of which were accomplished on the first attempt.
- What types of customers have you worked with?
Home Owners, Real Estate Agents, Engineers, Architects, Contractors and Developers.