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Cook Land Services

108 Abbott Dr.
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Cook Land Services

108 Abbott Dr.
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34 years of experience

See website www.clssurveying.com Cook Land Services was started in 1991 by David Cook. While most of our work is in Washington and Penobscot counties, we provide surveying services to all of Down East and Central Maine: from Bangor to Calais, Lincoln to Eastport, Machias to Vanceboro. We also travel as far northwest as Moosehead Lake and Jackman.

See website www.clssurveying.com Cook Land Services was started in 1991 by David Cook. While most of our work is in Washington and Penobscot counties, we provide surveying services to all of Down East and Central Maine: from Bangor to Calais, Lincoln to Eastport, Machias to Vanceboro. We also travel as far northwest as Moosehead Lake and Jackman.

Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

Permit requirements to clear land vary by municipality, so whether or not you need permits depends on where you live and what you’re removing from the land. Some building departments will require permits for any underground work or excavation, meaning grinding down tree stumps on your property would require permits. Others mandate individual permits for each tree you remove. You can contact your local building department or a land-clearing specialist near you to see if permits are necessary for your job.

When planning for land survey costs, you should consider the following elements as major contributors to the overall cost:

  • Size of your property in terms of acres or square feet

  • Complexity of the terrain in terms of hills, elevation changes, rocks, water, and other features

  • Type of survey you need (boundary survey, topographic survey, or a combination of survey types)

  • Distance traveled for the professional surveyor

Measure from zero on a measuring tape by placing the metal hook right up against the edge of what you need to measure. You can also latch the hook onto an open edge—of, say, a table—to accurately measure as well. If you begin at the 1-inch mark, you'll need to subtract an inch from your total.

Professional well contractors may use electromagnetic mapping to look for places with a high likelihood of water. Water access can vary significantly, even on the same property, so it can be difficult to know where to drill if you don’t have specialized tools to look for water.

A land survey provides precise property boundaries, reveals legal encroachments, and identifies rights-of-way, minimizing disputes. Understanding the exact dimensions and features of the property aids in informed decision-making and safeguards the buyer's investment.

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