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F. Douglas Jones Surveying Associates

P.O. Box 2658
2.33(
3
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F. Douglas Jones Surveying Associates

P.O. Box 2658
2.33(
3
)
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

Building a road on a slope requires careful planning and will normally require a drainage system underneath to prevent flooding and damage to the road over time. Your professional may lengthen your road to create switchbacks if the slope directly to your home is too steep, as there are regulations for maximum road slope. The drainage system will help prevent runoff from the higher side of the slope from damaging the asphalt or concrete. Keep in mind that building a road on a slope isn’t a good DIY project, as a lot can go wrong.

There are a couple of ways you can determine the depth of your well. One method is to use a device called a well sounder. This tool has a long measuring tape containing a sensor to alert you once the end reaches the water. 

Or you can DIY it by using a long tape measure with a half-filled bottle of water attached to it. Lower the tape measure into your well. Once you feel tension on the tape, you’ll know the bottle has reached your static water level. This will give you an approximate idea of your well’s depth.

ALTA/ACSM surveys are the most comprehensive type of land survey and, as such, tend to be the most expensive. These surveys have standardized guidelines and reports and are used in many kinds of real estate transactions to ensure consistent and accurate information is available for properties.

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. 

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.

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