Land Surveying

By: Arturo Vasquez

What is surveying

• The science or art of making measurements to determine or establish the position of points on the surface of the earth

What do Surveyors do

• Land surveyors work in the office and in the field. Out in the field, they use the latest technology such as high order GPS, Robotic Total Stations and aerial and terrestrial scanners to map an area, making computations and taking photos as evidence

• In the office, Surveyors then use sophisticated software, such as Auto-cad to draft plans and map the onsite measurements. Surveyors work on a diverse variety of projects from land subdivision and mining exploration, to tunnel building and major construction. They are experts in determining land size and measurement. They also give advice and provide information to guide the work of engineers, architects and developers.

History of Surveying

• Land Surveying is one of the oldest professions in the world. The first land surveys date back to nearly 3,000 years ago.

• Back then Surveyors used primitive technology including chains and steel bands, which made their measurements difficult to record and often required the use of logarithmic tables and slide rulers.

Why is Surveying important

• We depend on Surveying to ensure order in the physical world around us. Surveyors play an integral role in land development, from the planning and design of land subdivisions through to the final construction of roads, utilities and landscaping.

• Surveyors are the first people on any construction site and the last, measuring and mapping the land. These primary measurements are then used by architects to understand and make the most of the unique landscape when designing and engineers to plan structures accurately and safely, ensuring buildings not only fit with the landscape but are able to be constructed

Vasquez surveying• Vasquez surveying is a land surveying firm in Brownsville Texas own by a Mr. Jose Vasquez• These are the surveys that Mr. Vasquez does1. Property Boundary Surveys: This type of survey is used to determine the location of

property lines. These boundary lines have been pre-determined and are documented, so our first step has to be obtaining these records. Bethlehem Land Surveying has the experience and knowledge to know where to easily and legally obtain these documents. From there, we will survey the land to determine the exact points of your property lines.

2. Mortgage Surveys: In the case of a mortgage survey, the lender (a bank or other agency) often requires a survey to be completed before the loan amount is distributed. The loan agency would like to ensure that the property is comparable to the amount of money they will be distributing for the loan. This is standard procedure, and Bethlehem Land Surveying can complete the report quickly and accurately.

3. ALTA/ACSM Surveys: If you own a commercial property, these are the types of surveys you will most likely need. Unlike the other types of surveys, this will combine both the property boundary survey and the topographic survey. This will allow for a clear relationship to be drawn between the two as well as monitor the improvements being made to the property