Surveying

As leaders in various surveying approaches, our land surveyors have performed innumerable surveys that range in size from single lots, to tracts of several acres. Our Builder Services capabilities provide the building industry with a multifaceted approach to help maximize the space and versatility of available land, while minimizing earthwork expenses and development time.

To consult with Frederick Ward Associates on your surveying needs, please email the team using the link below.

Surveying Services

  • 3-D Scanning

    Using laser technology to create detailed, high-resolution 3D models of terrain, buildings, or other objects, which can be used for various purposes such as creating maps, assessing topography, or monitoring construction sites.

  • Aerial Drone Mapping

    The utilization of a drone to develop autonomous surveys of sites, including updated aerial photos, volumetric data, area calculations, site progress evaluations, and more.

  • ALTA/NSPS Surveys

    Comprehensive land surveys that adhere to American Land Title Association and the National Society of Professional Surveyors standards, typically used for commercial real estate transactions.

  • Asbuilt Surveys

    The accurate measurement and documentation of existing structures and improvements on a site, which is useful for renovation, expansion, or asset management purposes.

  • Boundary Surveys

    The measurement and demarcation of land boundaries and is used to establish land ownership, transfer property, and resolve boundary disputes.

  • Construction Stakeouts

    Marking the location of proposed structures on the ground to guide the construction process.

  • FEMA Elevation

    Surveys that determine the elevation of structures in flood-prone areas, which is used to determine flood insurance rates and ensure compliance with building codes.

  • Geodetic Surveys

    Surveying that takes into account the Earth's curvature and gravitational pull to obtain accurate measurements of the Earth's surface.

  • Horizontal and Vertical Control

    Establishing a network of precisely measured points on the Earth's surface to provide a reference framework for mapping and construction projects.

  • House Location

    Accurately determining the position of a house on a lot or parcel of land, taking into consideration factors such as setbacks, easements, and zoning requirements.

  • Hydrographic Surveys

    Mapping and measuring the physical features of bodies of water, such as oceans, rivers, and lakes.

  • Metes and Bounds Descriptions

    Describing the boundaries of a piece of land by using physical features and distances between them.

  • Monitoring Surveys

    Measuring and analyzing data over time to monitor changes in an area's physical features or infrastructure, such as land movement, building settlement, or bridge deformation.

  • Photo Control

    Identifying and using specific visible ground features, such as roads or buildings, as reference points to establish the precise location and orientation of a survey project.

  • Subdivision Record Plats

    The legal documentation that shows the boundaries and dimensions of a piece of land that has been subdivided into smaller lots for development.

  • Topographic Surveys

    A survey that locates all the surface features of a property and depicts all natural features and elevations.