Construction Layout
PLS knows the initial planning stage of land development is critical in the overall process of the project. That is why we emphasize working closely with the client at the early stage of the project to review options and ensure that the final direction of the project and the finished product will be satisfactory to our client.
Subdivision Design and Permitting
Knowing the local regulations and how to work with the land is critical in any good subdivision of land. PLS works on projects ranging from a homeowner subdividing off a small portion of land for a son or daughter, to large multi-lot projects with proposed roads. Regardless of size or quantity of lots, the same high attention to detail characterizes our design of subdivisions.
Existing Conditions Survey
We work with several local engineering firms that require a detailed survey of the project they are working on. This can range from creating a topographical plan of hundreds of acres of raw land to a detailed survey of an existing bridge, building or parking lot.
As-Built Survey and Plot Plans
This is a rather broad service that includes many things. Our most common As-Built project is for recently poured foundations that need a Certified Plot Plan to assure that the building meets the required town setbacks.
Boundary Survey and Plats of Land
Generally speaking, this is the meat of what we do. Promised Land Survey, LLC truly enjoys this work as much as any of the work we perform. These surveys range in size of a quarter of an acre to 500 acres plus. Much tedious research, field work, and computations are often needed and required in completing these projects. Documentation is also important in producing the final plat where occasionally a boundary is challenged by an abutter and at times, when appropriate meetings, reports, and documentation is not convincing to the abutter, court may need to make this final call. PLS has been challenged in the past and our work has stood up in the court of law.
Subsurface System Designs
Whether you are building a cozy two bedroom house, or large commercial building, PLS has the experience and knowledge needed to design the system you need. A common mistake when designing septic systems is to do just that; design only the septic system. This can leave the home owner with unattractive landscaping and grading of their yard. PLS works with the owner and builder to work with the land, and place the house and septic in a place that can result in a beautiful landscaped yard, without the notorious "septic hump.".
Road and Highway Survey
Typically this work is for municipalities looking to upgrade their roadways. This work may consist of detailed surveying of existing road conditions, monuments, right of ways, drainage, culverts, wetlands, and utilities. This information can then be used for road widening, new municipal water or sewer, or general upgrades to increase public safety.
Cellular and Communication Towers
This survey work typically entails research, boundary work, topographic work, all tied to an appropriate State Plane Coordinate datum and appropriate Elevation datum used in design of new tower sites. As-built surveys are also typically required as well as Easement areas and appropriate Lease Area Plans suitable for recording at the Registry of Deeds.
Airport Surveys
PLS has done multiple surveys for future airport expansions and/or improvements, new hanger site plans and As-Builts on many airports throughout New England.
Land Planning and Conceptual Design
PLS knows the initial planning stage of land development is critical in the overall process of the project. That is why we emphasize working closely with the client at the early stage of the project to review options and ensure that the final direction of the project and the finished product will be satisfactory to our client.
ALTA/ACSM Surveys
PLS performs high accuracy ALTA surveys for commercial loans on properties that require this service. We have produced dozens of these for various clients as directed.
Condominium Conversion Plans
PLS has performed this work for various clients or condo associations requiring their rental units to be reclassified and potentially sold separately as individual condominium units.
LOMA/LOMR FEMA Flood Certifications
We have surveyed many parcels of land for homeowners, commercial businesses, and municipalities that may require a Flood Certification relative to the FEMA FIRM Maps for that locality, and if necessary, provide a LOMA or LOMR as appropriate in properly insuring their property.
Lot Surveys
PLS is often employed by land owners to perform surveys of their lots in defining and marking their lot corners and lines. This is a service our company readily provides, with courtesy and fairness.