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What do I need to know?

Surveying is an important service, but not everyone knows the whats, whens, whys and hows.
We hope to make this easier to understand.

 

What is a property survey?

A property survey describes, maps, and locates land ownership boundaries and corners, features and improvements.

Types of Surveys:

  • Land Surveying

  • Boundary Land Surveying

  • Mapping

  • Zoning

  • GPS Applications

  • Subdivision Layout

  • Construction Layouts

  • Soil Testing (septic)

Why should a property survey be done?

Land and its improvements are a major financial investment; therefore, all land ownership boundaries should be located, monumented and mapped by a property survey and filed as a public record.

How is a property survey obtained from Birrenkott Surveying?

It all begins with a phone call or personal visit to Birrenkott Surveying. We are here to help you and to serve you with your surveying needs and to answer your questions concerning your property.

Being prepared with as much information from the following list is helpful to us in assisting you.

  • The legal description of your property. This is found on your Deed, Title Commitment from your Title Company, and Abstract or other recorded documents you may have. A tax legal description is usually only an abbreviated description and should be provided only as a last resort.

  • Property Address

  • What are you planning to do with this lot or parcel?

  • How soon do you need the work done?

Birrenkott Surveying is conveniently located in Sun Prairie, at 1677 N. Bristol Street (Hwy. N), just a half mile north of Highway 151. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 AM.

Contact us via Phone: (608) 837-7463
or our Contact Form.

What will a property survey cost?

Cost depends upon many conditions, such as:

  • Available and adequacy of property records.

  • Previous surveying monuments and mapping.

  • Difficult terrain, wooded, heavy foliage, ease of access, etc.

  • Survey complexity and government regulatory compliance.

  • Inclement weather and seasonal conditions.

  • Other limitations, service costs and expenses.

Call to schedule a FREE estimate. Your estimate of cost and a time schedule will normally be provided in writing by Birrenkott Surveying, Inc.

What information will the surveyor need for a property survey?

A copy of property deeds, abstract of title or title insurance commitment and maps of other available information relating to the property.

If necessary, meet Birrenkott Surveying at the survey site for inspection or consultation.

Consult with Birrenkott Surveying at the earliest opportunity; in some cases a survey may require several weeks to complete.

When should a property be surveyed?

  1. When property is divided into parcels for sale or development.

  2. When property is to be sold, purchased or mortgaged

  3. When property improvements are planned.

  4. When government regulations require a survey and map of your property.

  5. When the location of property boundaries or corners are uncertain.

  6. When property trespass or encroachment is evidenced or suspected.

What will Birrenkott Surveying do for me?

  • The legal description of your property and related records will be evaluated and a survey made to locate, measure and monument the property boundaries and corners so they can be easily identified.

  • A record of survey measurements, notes and computations will be made, a survey plat or map prepared for public record, and copies provided as may be required.

  • The property survey will be completed in compliance with applicable state, county and other local government laws, codes and regulations.

  • You will be informed of the discovery of any property discrepancies in boundary location, trespass, encroachments or other related problems that you should be aware of.

Upon completion of the property survey, it is recommended that the boundary corner monuments be protected and preserved by the property owner.

 
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Why surveying is an investment.

Professional land surveying and mapping services will involve less time, concern and expense than moving a building or other improvement, revising your land development plans or defending a land boundary dispute in a court of law.

To prevent or deter such litigation, undue costs and inconveniences, retain the services of Birrenkott Surveying prior to any land investments and property developments.

Services for Homeowners

  • Residential and Rural Boundary Surveys
    Defining a property’s boundary.

  • Title Surveys
    Locating a property’s boundary as described in a title report.

  • Topographical Surveys
    Showing elevations of the land by spot elevation and contour lines.

  • Certified Survey Maps
    Creating 1-4 building sites or lots.

  • Mortgage Surveys
    A survey showing the lot and improvements therein.

  • Site Plans
    Designing building locations, streets, and parking.

  • FEMA Certification
    Certifying that a building is or is not in the flood plain.

  • Erosion Control Maps
    Showing fences and straw bales that will be installed to control water run-off and erosion.

  • Flood Boundary Surveys
    Locating flood boundary line for insurance and planning purposes.

  • Landscape Planning
    Showing, mapping and describing future site landscaping.

  • Septic Design
    Defining a suitable area for the installation of an on-site sewage disposal system.

  • AutoCAD Mapping
    Mapping in computer format.

  • Informational Speeches
    Informative speeches to realtors, attorneys, students, homeowners, or associations. We are available!

Specialized Services

  • Subdivisions
    Designing streets and parcel layouts for a plot of land.

  • ALTA/ACSM Land
    Surveys meeting the mapping standards of the Title Surveys American Congress on Surveying and Mapping.

  • Rezoning
    Discussing possibility and procedures for a change of zoning.

  • Land Planning
    Designing a concept map for large areas of land.

  • Annexation Maps and Descriptions
    Describing lands to be transferred from town to city regulation.

  • Easement Maps and Descriptions
    Locating and describing area for future improvements and rights.

  • Construction Surveys
    Staking future streets, site grades, and utility locations.

  • Utility Surveys
    Locating existing or proposed utility lines and easements.

  • Building Staking
    Staking the location of a new structure on a building site.

  • Parking Lot Layout
    Designing a parking lot to meet building specifications.

  • Highway Alignment Surveys
    Establishing lines used for construction of highways.

  • G.P.S. Surveys
    Finding coordinates of a point using global positioning satellites.

  • Tower Site Surveys
    Finding a tower’s latitude and longitude and describing and mapping the lease parcel area.

  • 2-C Certifications
    Certifying exact latitude, longitude and elevation of a point.

  • Environmental Surveys
    Locating monitoring wells, wetlands and other environmental concerns for environmental companies or developers.

  • Lake Surveys
    Locating normal high water line and depths of a lake.

  • Governmental Monumentation
    Setting monuments and recording monument records to county’s standards.

  • As-Built Surveys
    A survey showing the final improvements, utility installations and site grading.

  • Accident Surveys
    Surveys to assist in lawsuits where exact measurements at an accident scene or property determination is essential for court proceedings.