Frequently asked questions.
What type of survey do I need?
See our services page to get an idea of what type of project you need. If you’re still unsure, please provide as much information as possible.
Here’s a list of the information we typically ask for:
Tax lot number- see below for more information.
The address of the project site.
A detailed description of what you want to accomplish with this project. Why are you starting this project and what is the goal?
Contact information for those we’ll be working with such as the landowner, architect, and a billing contact
What is a Tax Lot?
A tax lot is the record of a property’s transactions and relevant tax information. You can find your tax lot using your county’s website. If your property is in Tillamook County, you can find yours here.
A tax lot number may also be labeled as the “map number” or “assessor’s number” and will look something like:
2N11W03AB 300
2S-11-03-AB-300
Account Number i.e. { Account #867569 }
How much will my project cost and how long will it take?
Our estimates are based on a number of factors including the scope and type of work. Varying factors contribute to changes in costs/time accrued. The most accurate quotes are given when the scope of work is well defined/described.
Factors to take into consideration:
Ease of access to property
-Gate codes
-Obstructive fences/barriers
-Steepness of ground
Amount of brush
-Tree Coverage
-Thickness of brush (line of sight/identify grade)
-Amount of time accrued if brush clearing is necessary to work
Neighbors
-Complications with abutting neighbors requiring notice and/or mediation
-Encroachments/occupation and difficult obstructions inhibiting fieldwork
These are examples of basic variables to consider that can affect initial quoting versus overall cost.
COMMON SURVEY TERMS - Here are some terms you might hear from your surveyor.
Angle - The angle between two lines, 90 degrees is a common example.
Bearing - The angle between two points (i.e N 90 degrees W)
Chord - The straight line between two points on a Curve
Curve - A curved line with a Radius point between two points.
Flagging- Thin 1” colored ribbon marker for a variety of items.
Find and Flag- Locating existing survey markers and “flagging” them with markers.
Lathe - Often 2-4’ X 1/4” wooden stakes marking various items.
Line - The line between two points
Monument - Common reference to property corners and or control points, a common survey term.
Pin - Common reference for a vertical metal object identifying a property corner.
Post - A temporary marker, of varying material marking specific objects
Rebar - A common survey marker for property corners.
Reference point - Marker used only for survey purposes, does not reflect any property boundary, often marked in pink.
Stake - A variety of items, typically wooden, often written on as identifiers.
Temporary Marker - Variety of items (80d nails, mag nails, finished nails, wooden hubs, stakes, lathe, posts, etc….)