A land surveyor is one who using a combination of experience and education comprehends and defines the characteristics of land. Who is authorized to perform and represent a physical retracing of the legal history of that piece of land. A land surveyor is a design expert who is licensed by the State of New York. A New York licensed land surveyor can use applied mathematics and various technical and research abilities to measure and plot: the measurements of any part of the Earth’s surface, natural and artificial structures, the directions and lengths of boundary lines, and the curve of the Earth’s surface as well. It is important to note that only licensed land surveyors are allowed to determine boundary line measurements in the state of New York. Land surveyors are also familiar with zoning regulations, building regulations, health policies, planning regulations, wetland regulations and general land use codes.

Land surveyors might offer a lot of different services which include:

  • Proposed Plot Plans
  • Global Positioning System Surveys
  • Subdivision Design and Platting
  • Boundary Surveys
  • Environmental Impact Statements
  • Building Location and Foundation Location Surveys
  • Wetland Delineation and Location
  • Topographic Surveys
  • Geodetic Control Surveys
  • Percolation Tests and Soil Descriptions
  • Land Development Plans
  • Mining Plans
  • Monitoring of Structural Settling of Buildings and Other Structures