Boynton & Pickett LLC
Phone: (207) 474-0016
 
 
 

SERVICES PROVIDED:

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  • Boundary Survey
  • Control Surveys for Aerial Mapping
  • Topographic Surveys
  • Construction Surveys & Layout
  • Subdivisions Platting or Land Division
  • Mortgage Loan Inspections
  • FEMA flood zone services
    • Letters of Map Amendment
    • Elevation Certificate
  • ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey
  • Wetland Delineation
  • Expert Witness

BOUNDARY SURVEY

A boundary survey is the measuring of and determination of the size and physical location of a parcel of land that has been described either graphically (Plat) or in writing (Deed).

Boundary surveys are needed whenever there is a need to know the physical location of a property line. This can occur when there is a dispute between adjoining property owners, or if a structure is going to be constructed. Many times it is also a requirement for a loan or refinance on a subject property, to protect the mortgager.

ACTIONS PERFORMED BY BOYNTON & PICKETT

  • Location of Property Monumentation
  • Location of Site Improvements in Relation to Boundary Monumentation
  • Location of Any Visible Evidence of Use or Easement
  • Creating a Map or Plat of Said Survey

WHAT SERVICE IS PROVIDED

  • Accurate Measurement of all Features & Monumentation
  • Creating a Map or Plat of Said Measurements
  • Setting any Missing Boundary Monumentation
  • Flagging, Painting and Blazing of all Wooded Boundaries
  • Provide Printed Color CAD Survey Plan (24" x 36") (Includes AERIAL VIEW MAP & USGS AREA MAP)
  • Provide Mylar copy and prints of plans for State Registry (when requested)
  • Consultation with Client to provide clear understanding of all findings and issues

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TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

A topographic survey or a "Topo" survey is a survey of the natural and selected man-made features of a portion of the earth's surface by remote sensing and/or ground measurements to determine horizontal and vertical spatial relations.

Topo is typically used for graphically depicting the surface of a particular parcel of land and any man-made features and elevation changes.

ACTIONS PERFORMED BY BOYNTON & PICKETT

  • Establishing Elevation Datum on Site
  • Horizontally Locating all Site Features; Man-made and Natural
  • Gather Elevation of Ground at Set Intervals & at all Grade Changes

  • Preparing a Map that Graphically Depicts all Features and Grade Changes

WHAT SERVICE IS PROVIDED

  • Gathering Survey Data about the Natural and Man-Made Land Features
  • Gathering Elevation Data for the Property
  • Accurate Measurement of all Visible Features
  • Creating a Map or Plat of Said Measurements
  • Provide printed color CAD Survey Plan (24" x 36") (Includes AERIAL VIEW MAP - USGS AREA MAP & USDA SOIL MAP)
  • Consultation with Client to provide clear understanding of all findings and issues
  • Digital Photos of Site Key features

SUBDIVISION PLATTING

The primary purpose of subdivision platting is to take a large parcel of land and divide it into smaller parcels of land. This type of service is needed when a property owner has a large tract of land they would like to convert into smaller tracts.

ACTIONS PERFORMED BY BOYNTON & PICKETT

  • Perform Boundary Survey
  • Perform Topographic Survey & Wetland Survey
  • Determine Lot Layout Create Easements
  • Monument Newly Created Property Boundaries
  • Layout Subdivision Infrastructure for Construction
  • Perform As-built Survey of Constructed Improvements

WHAT SERVICE IS PROVIDED

  • Accurate Measurement of all Features & Monumentation on Overall Parcel
  • Creating a Map or Plat of Said Measurements
  • Setting any Missing Boundary Monumentation
  • Ensure that Lot Creation Occurs Entirely Within Boundaries
  • Meet the Requirements of Current Land Use Ordinances
  • Provide Other Surveys for Utility & Street Proposals
  • Provide a Method for Creating Smaller Parcels of Land
  • Provide printed color CAD Survey Plan (24" x 36") (Includes AERIAL VIEW MAP & USGS AREA MAP)
  • Provide Mylar copy and prints of plans for Town/City Planning Board

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LAND DIVISION

The primary purpose of Land Division is to take a larger parcel of land and divide it into smaller parcels of land, usually to sell or divide among family members. The laws regulating land division are different from Subdivision Platting and many times can be accomplished without City or Town approval.

There are regulations dealing with setbacks, road frontage, acreage, soil tests and other requirements that must still be meet to legally satisfy State and Local requirements. Additionally new Deed Descriptions will need to be written and recorded.

ACTIONS PERFORMED BY BOYNTON & PICKETT

  • Perform Boundary Survey
  • Determine Lot Layout Create Easements
  • Monument Newly Created Property Boundaries

WHAT SERVICE IS PROVIDED

  • Accurate Measurement of all Features & Monumentation on Overall Parcel
  • Creating a Map or Plat of Said Measurements
  • Setting any Missing Boundary Monumentation and Adding New Monumentaion
  • Ensure that Lot Creation Occurs Entirely Within Boundaries
  • Meet the Requirements of Current Land Use Ordinances
  • Provide printed color CAD Survey Plan (24" x 36") (Includes AERIAL VIEW MAP & USGS AREA MAP)

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ALTA / ACSM LAND TITLE SURVEY

ALTA/ACSM Land Title survey is a boundary survey based upon surveying standards jointly established by the American Land Title Association and the American Congress on Surveying & Mapping. It is a Boundary Survey based on a commitment to insure title.

All instruments of record are plotted on the survey, allowing an attorney or owner to see any potential problems or encumbrances.

This type of service is often required for real estate transactions with extensive or high monetary value, usually within the realm of commercial real estate.

ACTIONS PERFORMED BY BOYNTON & PICKETT

  • Perform Boundary Survey
  • Locate Site Improvements in relation to Boundary Monumentation
  • Locate any Visible Evidence of Use or Easement
  • Perform As-built Survey of Constructed Improvements
  • Review all Matter of Records, such as Easements, Building Setbacks, & Restrictions

WHAT SERVICE IS PROVIDED

  • Accurate Measurement of all Features & Monumentation on Parcel or Tract
  • Creating a Map or Plat of Said Measurements
  • Establishing or Re-Establishing Monumentation
  • Prepare Descriptions of the Parcel or Tract of Land

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WETLAND DELINEATION

Wetland delineation is the location of the wetland boundary as set by consultants and state agencies, such MDEP and BLWQ. This includes depicting said location relative to the property boundary and state plane coordinates.

This type of service is needed whenever a parcel of land is being developed and it is necessary to locate any existing wetlands on the site. This is done to prevent the destruction or disturbance of the existing wetlands.

ACTIONS PERFORMED BY BOYNTON & PICKETT

  • Conduct a Boundary Survey
  • Location of Wetland Flags as set by Consultant or MAWS
  • Location of Wetland Flags Relative to Boundary and State Plane Mapping System

WHAT SERVICE IS PROVIDED

  • Accurate Measurement of all Features & Monumentation
  • Creating a Map or Plat of Said Measurements
  • Setting any Missing Boundary Monumentation
  • Flagging, Painting and Blazing of all Wooded Boundaries
  • Provide printed color CAD Survey Plan (24" x 36") (Includes AERIAL VIEW MAP & USGS AREA MAP)
  • Provide Mylar copy and prints of plans for State Registry (when requested)
  • Consultation with Client to provide clear understanding of all findings and issues

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EXPERT WITNESS

Being an expert witness means providing expert testimony in boundary determination and reconciliation, and remediation in boundary disputes, right of way location, computation, and mapping. It also includes providing mapping and surveying expert reports and testimony for judges, attorneys, lawyers, law firms, insurance companies, and government agencies in Federal and State court trials and arbitrations.

This type of service is typically only needed in boundary disputes, but can also be used in other circumstances.

ACTIONS PERFORMED BY BOYNTON & PICKETT

  • Conducting Extensive Research
  • Performing a Boundary Survey
  • Mapping or Platting the Subject Property
  • Preparing and/or Reporting Court Testimony

Boynton & Pickett LLC
922 East River Road Suite A
Skowhegan, Maine 04976
Phone: 207-474-0016
Email: whboynton@aol.com