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GTS Consultants

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GTS Consultants

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28 years of experience

GTS Consultants has earned a reputation as a Minority Owned and Operated business since 1997. GTS Consultants are known for: -being highly regarded-with warm referrals -client responsiveness -professional surveyors -providing excellent communication -quick turnaround -competitive prices We have gained the respect and confidence of our clients by providing technical excellence and quality services throughout New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Our corporate headquarters is located in the beautiful city of Newark, New Jersey. We look forward to hearing from and working with you soon.

GTS Consultants has earned a reputation as a Minority Owned and Operated business since 1997. GTS Consultants are known for: -being highly regarded-with warm referrals -client responsiveness -professional surveyors -providing excellent communication -quick turnaround -competitive prices We have gained the respect and confidence of our clients by providing technical excellence and quality services throughout New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Our corporate headquarters is located in the beautiful city of Newark, New Jersey. We look forward to hearing from and working with you soon.

Thomas G Merrill Professional Land Surveyor

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Thomas G Merrill Professional Land Surveyor

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20 years of experience

I have over 37 years of land surveying experience and have been licensed to practice surveying in NYS since 1983, and in MD since 2003. I have been in business in Watkins Glen since 2005. I have surveying records for over 35 years prior to my start-up from Robinson Surveying and Mapping and Rheinvault & Potts. I have 3 employees including 2 4 year graduates from the Alfred Surveying program.

I have over 37 years of land surveying experience and have been licensed to practice surveying in NYS since 1983, and in MD since 2003. I have been in business in Watkins Glen since 2005. I have surveying records for over 35 years prior to my start-up from Robinson Surveying and Mapping and Rheinvault & Potts. I have 3 employees including 2 4 year graduates from the Alfred Surveying program.

Fagan Engineers

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Fagan Engineers

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41 years of experience

Fagan Engineers is a 25 Person Civil/Environmental Engineer Firm serving Commercial, Industrial and Municipal clients throughout the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Tier of Pennsylvania providing: • Civil Municipal Engineering • Topographic & Outboundary Surveys • GIS Mapping & Data Management • Wetland Delineation & Mitigation • Natural Gas Permitting & Design (NY & PA) • Solid Waste/Landfill Permitting & Design (NY & PA) • Environmental Phase I/II/III

Fagan Engineers is a 25 Person Civil/Environmental Engineer Firm serving Commercial, Industrial and Municipal clients throughout the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Tier of Pennsylvania providing: • Civil Municipal Engineering • Topographic & Outboundary Surveys • GIS Mapping & Data Management • Wetland Delineation & Mitigation • Natural Gas Permitting & Design (NY & PA) • Solid Waste/Landfill Permitting & Design (NY & PA) • Environmental Phase I/II/III

Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

Land surveying can help give clear guidance on your property boundaries for numerous situations. And in some cases, having your land surveyed is a requirement. Some common reasons to have your land surveyed include:

  • Planning for construction projects, like building a fence

  • Locating utilities, such as plumbing fixtures

  • Settling property line disputes 

  • Creating subdivisions 

  • Meeting mortgage requirements

  • Selling your property

A professional land surveyor ensures accurate property boundaries and prevent legal disputes.

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.

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.

Yes, new home construction will always require building permits, no matter where you live. In most cases, you’ll need a general construction permit, along with plumbing and electrical permits for the utility lines in your home. Depending on where you live, you’ll likely find that you also need permits for things like connection to a sewage system or installing exterior components, like decks, driveways, patios, and curb cutouts. Leave navigating the permits required for new home construction to a professional to ensure your home is built legally and safely.

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