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We are a full service home care company that prides are self on customer satisfaction with lawn care and landscaping at the top of our list of thing we get it done right the first time

We are a full service home care company that prides are self on customer satisfaction with lawn care and landscaping at the top of our list of thing we get it done right the first time


F. Douglas Jones Surveying Associates

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F. Douglas Jones Surveying Associates

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28 years of experience

We are a family-owned land surveying business that offers land surveying services, including construction stake-out, mortgage surveys, boundary surveys and boundary disputes, highway and bridge work, flood certifications, and ALTA surveys. We are fully insured with over 35 years experience in all phases of surveying work. We hold very high standards for our work and deliver accurate, detailed surveys coupled with excellent customer service.

"Mr. Jones is a crook! TAKE CAUTION He will take your money and run... Mr. Jones makes promises takes your money and you will never hear from him again... He takes just enough that you can't afford to get your money back in a court of law... If you used Mr. Jones and have had the same experience, please contact your local Sheriff's Dept. and file criminal theft charges!!! Mr. Franklin Douglas Jones should be ashamed of himself! FYI research Mr. Jones, his business doesn't exist, if you go there, it's a doctor's office and notice the P.O. box. DON'T GET SCREWED!!!"

Erica H on December 2023

We are a family-owned land surveying business that offers land surveying services, including construction stake-out, mortgage surveys, boundary surveys and boundary disputes, highway and bridge work, flood certifications, and ALTA surveys. We are fully insured with over 35 years experience in all phases of surveying work. We hold very high standards for our work and deliver accurate, detailed surveys coupled with excellent customer service.

"Mr. Jones is a crook! TAKE CAUTION He will take your money and run... Mr. Jones makes promises takes your money and you will never hear from him again... He takes just enough that you can't afford to get your money back in a court of law... If you used Mr. Jones and have had the same experience, please contact your local Sheriff's Dept. and file criminal theft charges!!! Mr. Franklin Douglas Jones should be ashamed of himself! FYI research Mr. Jones, his business doesn't exist, if you go there, it's a doctor's office and notice the P.O. box. DON'T GET SCREWED!!!"

Erica H on December 2023



Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

When considering the price of drilling a well, factor in how much you’ll save in water costs per year. The average family of four uses 100 gallons of water per person per day in the U.S. With a private water well, you can save hundreds each year.

Wells are also environmentally friendly. You don’t need to worry about drinking water treated with chemicals. Talk to at least three well pump contractors in your area. They’ll be able to tell you more about your options, give you different quotes, and discuss the biggest concerns.

Land survey reports have a boatload of information relevant to several scenarios. Here are the types of information contained with a survey, though it depends on your chosen type of land survey. Exact boundaries and dimensions of a given property General topography, including both natural and artificial landmarks Location of utility fixtures, like water mains Confirmation of any easements or encroachments on a piece of property Assessment of land elevation to buy flood insurance Updated information to add to a pre-existing property map

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Surveys completed by licensed surveyors can be recorded with a local surveying records office, and in most cases, they will be. Filing survey reports categorize them as legal documents, and they can be used whenever legal documentation of your property’s boundaries is needed. While you’re not required to file survey documents, it’s a good idea to do so. 

A few different types of land surveys can help determine certain features and boundaries of your property. These include:

  • Boundary surveys describe the actual borders of a property. These are generally required when trying to get construction permits issued. 

  • Location surveys provide much of the same information as a boundary survey but also include in-depth information about any improvements made to your property. 

  • Mortgage location surveys are usually required by lenders and title companies before financing or offering an insurance policy. 

  • Site-planning surveys are done before applying for building permits and can be issued before any major home improvements. 

  • Topographic surveys provide a formal map of land elevations. It can also describe the location and size of natural features and any land improvements.

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