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Environmental Land Surveying & Solutions

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Environmental Land Surveying & Solutions

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20 years of experience

Environmental Land Surveying and Solutions (ELSS) is a company of professionals dedicated to delivering superior professional engineering, land surveying, and other related services within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and neighboring states.

Environmental Land Surveying and Solutions (ELSS) is a company of professionals dedicated to delivering superior professional engineering, land surveying, and other related services within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and neighboring states.

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Oil Valley Hardwoods

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25 years of experience

Buyers of Standing Timber on properties of five acres or more. Usually having five to ten subcontractors hired to perform logging operations. Timber is always paid in full before any logging operations are started.

Buyers of Standing Timber on properties of five acres or more. Usually having five to ten subcontractors hired to perform logging operations. Timber is always paid in full before any logging operations are started.

Peters Consultants, Inc.

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Peters Consultants, Inc.

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49 years of experience

Peters Consultants, Inc. is a full service consulting engineering/design firm located in Berwick and Bloomsburg Pennsylvania, and has provided professional consulting services in the engineering, environmental and land surveying disciplines to municipal, authorities, commercial, industrial and private clients since 1975. We are a leading provider of engineering services in northeastern Pennsylvania by using sound and practical engineering judgment and skills when evaluating potential projects.

Peters Consultants, Inc. is a full service consulting engineering/design firm located in Berwick and Bloomsburg Pennsylvania, and has provided professional consulting services in the engineering, environmental and land surveying disciplines to municipal, authorities, commercial, industrial and private clients since 1975. We are a leading provider of engineering services in northeastern Pennsylvania by using sound and practical engineering judgment and skills when evaluating potential projects.

G Force Engineering Services, LLC

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G Force Engineering Services, LLC

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15 years of experience

Engineering Services Include: Mine Engineering, Mine permitting, Mine surveying, Civil engineering, Site design, Structural steel & concrete design Municipal plans, Wetland delineation, Storm water management plans, Erosion & sedimentation control plans, Roadway management plans, Water Treatment, Treatment System Management Surveying Services Include: ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys, Residential and Commercial Subdivisions, Oil & gas well surveys, Construction surveys, Topographic surveys, Survey grade GPS surveys As built surveys Geologic/Hydrogeological Services Include: Geologic & hydrogeologic studies, Source water analysis, Fracture trace analysis, Core boring analysis, Geophysics evaluation

Engineering Services Include: Mine Engineering, Mine permitting, Mine surveying, Civil engineering, Site design, Structural steel & concrete design Municipal plans, Wetland delineation, Storm water management plans, Erosion & sedimentation control plans, Roadway management plans, Water Treatment, Treatment System Management Surveying Services Include: ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys, Residential and Commercial Subdivisions, Oil & gas well surveys, Construction surveys, Topographic surveys, Survey grade GPS surveys As built surveys Geologic/Hydrogeological Services Include: Geologic & hydrogeologic studies, Source water analysis, Fracture trace analysis, Core boring analysis, Geophysics evaluation

Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

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.

If a buyer pays for a survey, the surveyor they hired will only provide results to them. It’s up to the buyer whether they share the survey results with the seller or not, even if they ultimately walk away from the deal. It’s considered good faith to share the results with the seller, though, especially if you back out of the deal, as the seller can then provide that survey to future interested parties.

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.

It is almost always necessary to hire a land surveyor near you to ensure your fence sits on the right side of the property line. Mistaking the shape of your property can lead to fines and costly changes if you have to move or adjust the privacy fence—not to mention some surly looks from your neighbor. We recommend jumpstarting your fence planning in the spring to ensure there is plenty of time to map out your plan before construction season.

Land surveying costs about $530 for the average homeowner. However, your total cost could range anywhere from $200 to $1,000 or more. Factors like the size of your property play a significant role in what you pay, but other things like the survey type and the time of year can also impact the final cost. 

For example, if you’re looking for a simple boundary survey, you can expect to pay between $100 and $600. However, if you want a more in-depth survey that depicts the elevations of your hills and trees, you can expect to pay between $500 and $1,200 for a topographic survey.

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