Survey Equipment and Software

The XYZ Survey Team uses Window Mobile data collectors, conventional, servo and robotic instruments, and geodetic GPS receivers. We create specialized surveys related to GIS and BIM development.  The primary office interface software for generating point databases is AutoCAD Civil 3D 2020.

Topographic Survey

A Land Survey of graphic representations of physical features of the land depicting natural and man-made features, such as fences, buildings, utilities, hills, valleys, streams, lakes, roads, etc.  This type of survey may be required by a government agency, or may be used by Engineers and/or Architects for the design of improvements or development on a site.

Boundary Survey

A boundary survey establishes the true property corners and property lines of a parcel of land. Boundary surveys are typically performed to obtain building permits, to resolve property disputes, and for erecting fences. Easement lines may also be located, if requested, with this type of survey. The corners are marked, and you receive a drawing depicting what corners were set, and what corners were found. Also, we perform lot splits, and lot consolidations.

Mortgage Survey

These surveys are typically used by our title companies and mortgage lender clients to obtain proof that the major improvements on the property are free of encroachments onto neighboring properties or into recorded easements.

ALTA/ASCM LAND TITLE SURVEY

An ALTA/ASCM Title Land Survey is made for the purpose of supplying title companies and lenders with survey and location data necessary for the issuing of title and/or mortgage insurance. This most comprehensive type of survey covers all the aspects of a boundary survey and improvement location and identification of any additional evidence of possession or use which could be adverse to the interests of the purchaser.  This type of survey is most commonly performed on commercial property. 

Subdivision Surveys

Also known as a “Subdivision Plat”, it is the subdivision of a tract of land into smaller parcels, showing monumentation and mathematical survey data on a map, conforming to local Government (usually County) ordinances.

Engineering Route Surveys & Right-of-Way Plans

For our engineering clients we perform reconnaissance, preliminary survey and location survey for an alignment or linear type feature such as a road, railroad, canal, pipeline or utility line.

Mapping

Using the latest software technologies, we offer mapping services for producing our survey maps in most engineering and architectural software formats, such as AutoCAD, Carlson Survey, MicroStation, and Geopak.

Ground Control for Aerial Photogrammetric Surveys

For augmenting and verifying aerial base mapping, horizontal and vertical data, XYZ Survey Service, LTD can use GPS or conventional methods of traversing for providing ground control in support of aerial photography.

Construction Surveying

For construction, we perform survey measurements made prior to or while construction is in progress to control elevation, horizontal position, dimensions, and configuration for stakeout of utilities, grades, buildings, highways/roadways, and other built improvements.

Expert Witness Testimony

If you require expert testimony in court, we can witness by virtue of our professional staff's education, training, skill, or experience. Our professional staff has knowledge sufficient that others may officially (and legally) rely upon our specialized technical opinion. Analysis of various legal descriptions and survey maps; field locating of record, existing monuments, and physical features; and mapping showing this information for the purpose of presenting a visual exhibit to be used in a trial, hearing, or lawsuit can be provided for you as well.

Elevation and Flood Certificates

Elevation surveys determine the elevation of various sections of a building or land. Typically these are used to aid in building plans and to determine if a property is in a flood zone. If you have a certificate to be completed by a professional land surveyor, we can perform this work for you in an expeditious manner.

Forensic Surveying

For courtroom application to consulting engineers to criminal investigations, if you require a surveyor to discover the facts after the event, we can use our digital level, GPS, or total stations to collect data for ascertaining the cause of an event, for documenting the area where the event took place, or for monitoring a specific occurrence such as the movement in a concrete slab; the scene of an automobile accident, or for capturing, positioning, and mapping crime scene evidence.

Global Positioning Systems, (GPS) and Geographical    Information Systems, (GIS)

We use the latest technologies in GPS, data collectors, conventional and robotic instruments to perform your work. Also, when your project requires GIS for state-of-the-art capturing and retrieving of survey data, we have staff and software capabilities to deliver.

Bemba K. Jones, PS             Manager - Survey Operations