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Choose the land surveying company in Syracuse, New York, with more than 40 years of experience for your surveying solutions. At R J Lighton Sr Land Surveying, we have offered residential, commercial, and industrial services since 1969. With our land surveying expertise and knowledge of state law and local requirements, our family-owned-and-operated company is a natural choice for your project. We embrace the latest technology and equipment while maintaining a deep understanding of the fundamental aspects of the profession, and our expertise in the fundamental concepts of surveying serves as a backbone to our success in this field.

Choose the land surveying company in Syracuse, New York, with more than 40 years of experience for your surveying solutions. At R J Lighton Sr Land Surveying, we have offered residential, commercial, and industrial services since 1969. With our land surveying expertise and knowledge of state law and local requirements, our family-owned-and-operated company is a natural choice for your project. We embrace the latest technology and equipment while maintaining a deep understanding of the fundamental aspects of the profession, and our expertise in the fundamental concepts of surveying serves as a backbone to our success in this field.

Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

Detailed mapping of elevation changes and natural features on the property.

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.

Professionals who complete perc tests can usually do them in a single day. Including excavating to expose the test site, filling the hole with water, and monitoring it while it drains, you can expect the test to take between four and eight hours total. It’s possible that you’ll get the results the same day, but some companies may take a few days to get official results.

Yes, they assess topography and potential risks related to flooding.

A boundary survey measures the boundary lines of the property, only the length of each property line and their locations. A land survey includes a more in-depth measurement of the property, including the heights and depths of the terrain measured by a topographic survey. A boundary survey is typically the most cost-effective method for marking and measuring property lines.

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