To determine a property with a town line as a boundary, the town bounds have to be surveyed, if any can be located. Unfortunately, many of the town bounds have been disturbed or destroyed due to development and widening of roads. Most of these town bounds, if set at all, were set over 150 years […]
One method sometimes used when describing property includes adding to the legal description an exception, which describes land that is not included. Here is an example legal description taken from a client’s deed (the names/identifying descriptors have been changed): “That certain tract or parcel of land identified as Record Lot 12 on the Phillips Plat” […]
Property surveys are more than just a technical process; they offer various benefits for property owners and potential buyers. Here’s why you need to prioritize getting a property survey: Boundary Clarity: Surveys eliminate uncertainty about where your property’s boundaries lie, avoiding conflicts and legal disputes. Property Value: An accurate survey can impact property value by […]
Matthew Kennelly’s Achievement Enhances Company’s Aerial Drone Survey Capabilities Foster Survey Company is delighted to announce the achievement of one of its dedicated employees, Matthew Kennelly. Matthew has recently obtained his Remote Pilot Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Part 107 regulations, adding a new dimension to the company’s already extensive range […]
A property survey is a detailed assessment of a piece of land’s boundaries, dimensions and, sometimes, features. It provides an accurate depiction of the property’s physical characteristics, such as its size, shape, and may include any existing structures if needed. A property survey often includes setting your property corners and may include a property survey […]
Eric D. Colburn, PLS and president of Foster Survey Company was named the 2020 Surveyor of The Year at the Rhode Island Society of Professional Land Surveyors (RISPLS) 50th Annual Meeting and Conference held this past November, 2020. 2020 Surveyor of the YearEric Colburn The Surveyor of the Year is given in recognition of someone […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]