Todd Land Surveying
Todd Land Surveying
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Todd Land Surveying is the company to call when you need precise measurements to identify your property’s boundaries. We provide the following services in Tuolumne, Calaveras, and Mariposa Counties, California and beyond:
- Mergers
- Monument Searches
- Property Disputes
- Topographic Mapping
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Mergers- How long do they take?
1. Mergers- How long do they take?
Answer: With no lender 3-6 months, with a lender 6 months to a year.
A. Why do Mergers with a Bank involved, take longer?
A. Why do Mergers with a Bank involved, take longer?
Answer: The bank lenders are wild cards; they can often ask for certain conditions to be met that otherwise would not happen. For example, the bank might ask for a complete Refinance or an appraisal.
B. What else could extend the time a Merger takes?
B. What else could extend the time a Merger takes?
Easement abandonments, the most common is a 10-foot public utility easement along the common boundary line. Permission must be granted from a government entity which can lengthen the time it takes to get the merger finished. The earlier in the year a merger is started the more likely it is to be accomplished before years end.
C. Pine Mountain Lake Residents:
C. Pine Mountain Lake Residents:
Often, I am asked if Pine Mountain Lake is still allowing Mergers, the best way to find out is to call the office at 209-962-8600. Over the years there has been much discussion to end them; however, to date, they are still being allowed.
2. Monument searches-
2. Monument searches-
A. Realtors- When taking a listing from a Seller, call and schedule property corners to be marked at the same time you schedule other services such as Septic and home inspections. There are hundreds of realtors in the Tri-County area, ensure you get on our schedule!!
3. Property Disputes-
3. Property Disputes-
A. Often land disputes involve objects that are on a perceived property line, these objects could be anything from downed trees, fences, or dead cars. The usual charge for investigating property in this sort of situation. is on an hourly basis, $200.00 in the field and $100.00 per hour of research.
**Property disputes can get heated, to ensure it does not escalate keep a level head, call your surveyor and if necessary, have the Sheriff’s Department number handy.
4. Resetting lost pins:
4. Resetting lost pins:
Occasionally Property pins have been removed, either deliberately or through bulldozer work, in this case, original lines must be re-established. Replacement costs can average anywhere from 1,000-3,000 depending on the length of time required to reconstruct the property lines from the adjoining parcels.