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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

ALTA/ACSM surveys are the most comprehensive type of land survey and, as such, tend to be the most expensive. These surveys have standardized guidelines and reports and are used in many kinds of real estate transactions to ensure consistent and accurate information is available for properties.

Several government-backed lending programs can help first-time home buyers purchase a home with little money down. FHA, USDA, and VA loans are options for qualifying borrowers, though many conventional mortgage lenders will lower down payment rates to as low as 3 percent.

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

This is fairly rare, but sometimes the local government or a group like a historical society will label a tree as a landmark, or historical item. These designations almost always come with a small, on-site plaque for identification, but you should also be able to look up protected trees in your area on a city website or similar list. If the tree in question is a landmark, call your local government and ask how to proceed before making any plans.

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.

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