Land surveys and land mapping are an integral part of every town and city. You may not be aware of it but surveying is essential to most construction, engineering, and mapping projects and it has been around for centuries. In fact, surveying has been around for approximately 6,000 years. Evidence of land surveying has been
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There are plenty of guides to purchasing your home out there, but a pre-purchase land survey isn’t always included as essential. Purchasing a home is an investment, so it is important that the process is not rushed. Along with a pest inspection and building inspection, a land survey is a key step in avoiding major
Did you know that fences are frequently erected in the wrong place? In other words, a fence should be located on a property boundary, but this is often not the case. The only way to determine the location of your boundaries is to have an identification survey performed by a licensed surveyor. So before you
A subdivision is a complicated matter that involves many steps before a successful completion can be achieved. If you’re hoping to subdivide you’ll need the assistance of expert surveyors and land mappers. When it comes to Shoalhaven land surveying, there’s no better choice than our team here at Leslie & Thompson. Here’s how we can
Surveying is used to measure land and property, but not everyone is aware of the various circumstances when they might need a survey. To assist our customers, we’ve outlined some common scenarios when a survey may be required. When Land is Purchased When purchasing a parcel of land, an identification survey will be needed. This
Surveyors still play a major role in construction work and are needed in the planning and design of both large and small projects including: Residential developments Commercial developments Subdivisions Although new technological advances make the surveyor’s work somewhat more streamlined, surveyors still require a high level of specialised training to provide a precise and
As a homeowner or property developer, it’s not unusual to look for ways to save money. Keeping expenses down is important whether you’re building a commercial structure or buying a new home. But the key is to save money in the right places. One area in which you shouldn’t skimp is the land survey. Some
There are many reasons you may choose to remove trees from your property. Trees that are dead or in poor condition could pose a safety risk to your buildings and to people on the property. Some trees could be a storm hazard. And still other trees may simply interfere with your building plans or your
Is your land well and truly yours? Private ownership of a land is an important factor in our society, but in many cases, the government can obtain use of your land. This is called land acquisition, land resumption, compulsory acquisition, or compulsory purchase expropriation, and refers to eminent domain: the government’s right to seize privately-owned
Whether you’re a homeowner looking after your own property or a developer responsible for a range of homes and commercial properties, you know the importance of regular, comprehensive maintenance. This involves not only your outside landscaping and the exterior of your buildings, but includes a number of potential issues inside the home as well. Maintenance
