When planning for a new pool, whether an in ground or above ground pool, the last thing on your mind is adding a property survey to your project to do list. However, many Rhode Island cities and towns require that you get your property surveyed and submit a Site Plan showing the proposed pool location […]
Category: Exeter
How Much Does A Property Survey Cost?
A property survey without a plan, so a Limited Content Boundary Stake-Out Survey, in Rhode Island can cost as little as $1995 for small city lots or starting at and over $9195 for parcels of land greater than 10 acres in area. The average property survey cost for half acre lots is around $3,010 […]
Elevation Certificate Inspections and COVID-19 Safety
COVID-19 Safety for you, your family and our survey technician At Foster Survey Company we take the safety of you, your family and our survey technicians seriously. Most of our land surveying services are conducted outdoors and away from people. This social distancing and wearing a mask or face covering when near people provides for […]
RI Restaurant Reopening Coronavirus and COVID-19 Site Zoning Plan Assistance
Foster Survey Company is offering at no extra cost expedited surveying and zoning site plan assistance to Rhode Island restaurants looking to reopen after the Coronavirus and COVID-19 lockdowns.
Soil Evaluation Testing, The First Step For Septic System OWTS Design in Rhode Island
Soil Evaluations are Step #1 The first step in designing a RI septic system, called an Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS), is to do Soil Evaluation testing on the property where you want to build. Some people still refer to Soil Evaluations as a “Perc Test”. The Seasonal High Watertable and soil types are what a Soil […]
Save $200 Off Fence Small Lot Boundary Stake-Out Surveys
Use discount code May2020Fence at checkout and Save $200! For a limited time, Foster Survey Company is offering Rhode Island land owners $200 off our regular price for surveys for your small lot fence projects. Let us figure out where your property lines are and then you can get your fence to protect your land […]
Protect Your Septic System During The Coronavirus Crisis
With the high demand and shortages of toilet paper as people adjust to the new realities of social distancing, self-isolation and working/staying at home, another crisis could be caused by flushing wipes and other alternatives into your septic system.
Flushing inappropriate materials down your toilet can cause blocked pipes and backups or even complete septic system failures, which can cost anywhere from hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars to fix or repair.
Drones – What’s the Buzz?
Drones – What’s the Buzz?How UAVs/Drones Can Be Used on Surveying Projects and Benefit Our Clients Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly called drones, have been rapidly increasing in popularity within the world of professional land surveying and beyond. UAVs can be used in a wide variety of projects, from the initial scouting of a site […]
4 Simple Steps to Getting Your FEMA Flood Elevation Certificate
4 Simple Steps to Getting Your FEMA Flood Elevation Certificate Getting a FEMA Flood Elevation Certificate is simple, quick, and without hassle for you. You might need a Flood Elevation Certificate to fully protect your property, or in order for you to obtain flood insurance. We offer our Express Service, a simple 4-step method, to […]
Bottomless Sand Filter (BSF) Sizing and Pump Design Course Completed by Eric D. Colburn, PLS President of Foster Survey Company
Eric D. Colburn, PLS, President of Foster Survey Company, licensed Class II Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) designer, and certified Bottomless Sand Filter designer attended and completed the Automated Bottomless Sand Filter (BSF) Sizing and Pump Support Material Course in Kingston, RI, held today, December 17, 2015, at the University of Rhode […]