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James M. Overfelt, R.L.S.

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James M. Overfelt, R.L.S.

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22 years of experience

James is licensed to practice land surveying in the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio and Alabama. We are a service based company, so we know that our reputation and future work is based upon the positive experience you have with our firm. Our mission is to first gain your trust so you would utilize us for future survey projects and second is that you would refer us to other family members, friends or business colleagues that are seeking survey related work.

James is licensed to practice land surveying in the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio and Alabama. We are a service based company, so we know that our reputation and future work is based upon the positive experience you have with our firm. Our mission is to first gain your trust so you would utilize us for future survey projects and second is that you would refer us to other family members, friends or business colleagues that are seeking survey related work.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

A land survey can take anywhere from a few hours to a month or more, depending on the size of the property, the type of survey, the property’s accessibility and topography, and the availability of historical property records. A simple boundary survey to determine a fence line can be completed in a day while surveying 50 acres of undeveloped woodlands may take weeks or longer.

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