On the right front corner of this survey is says it is 12 feet from the property line.
According to the bearings does that also mean that it is 12 Feet in the back right corner of the home? Does the property line run parallel with the home?
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no, you can't assume that it is parallel.
Um, I personally would "go and see" if it does.
According to that plat, the sides of that survey are 100% parallel.
I don't know. But, I'd check.
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The house isn't even parallel and perpendicular.
Look at the dimensions.
I measured the back right 12 feet out and staked it, then staked the x on the side walk, and ran a line between both. Then measured the right front corner and it was 12 feet. Does that mean it runs parallel?
I wouldn't trust anything on either survey you have. Bug up something you can trust and explain, tie it in no matter how long it takes or how far over budget. You may not show a profit but you'll sleep better. I know I do. 🙂
> I wouldn't trust anything on either survey you have. Bug up something you can trust and explain, tie it in no matter how long it takes or how far over budget. You may not show a profit but you'll sleep better. I know I do. 🙂
Moses is the homeowner, not a surveyor. He's not trying to make a profit, he's trying to DIY with a questionable survey to avoid paying a fee that may include a profit to a surveyor.
The questionable map probably came from the surveyor he hired to do the job, and that surveyor was probably the one who had quoted the lowest fee at that time.
Moses, you get what you pay for. If the surveyor that prepared that map charged a fee of half what most others estimated, then that speaks to the quality with which the work was most likely performed. You should learn that lesson rather than now trying to pay nothing - which again, will be a situation in which you get what you pay for.
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> Moses is the homeowner, not a surveyor. He's not trying to make a profit, he's trying to DIY with a questionable survey to avoid paying a fee that may include a profit to a surveyor.
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> The questionable map probably came from the surveyor he hired to do the job, and that surveyor was probably the one who had quoted the lowest fee at that time.
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> Moses, you get what you pay for. If the surveyor that prepared that map charged a fee of half what most others estimated, then that speaks to the quality with which the work was most likely performed. You should learn that lesson rather than now trying to pay nothing - which again, will be a situation in which you get what you pay for.
This is the second thread from Moses154 of this type. The other one [msg]209576[/msg] was trying to compare 2 surveys. I don't use photobucket and have not looked at any of the surveys. As a result I can not comment on the actual content of the surveys. Best way to get these questions answered is talk to the original surveyor. If that is not an option try another professional surveyor in the area.
At best, the locative dimensions are within a tenth of a foot, your monuments are required to be more accurate than that.
Monuments should also be relocated from the relative existing monuments of the properties within your block.
There are many other steps to take before relying upon what is probably an old 30min mortgage survey that was done with a cloth tape.
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No, that means an arc of 12 feet radius, centered on the right front corner, touches the line you staked out (whatever that line represents) at some point and probably at two points. But you're making progress and have decided (somehow) which survey to marry yourself to. That being the case, you might want to consult the father of the survey as they can give you tips on how to get along with it.
The 2 surveys obviously disagree and we can not solve your problem here. Call both surveyors and get them to resolve the discrepancies. Alternatively, you will have to hire a third surveyor. Make sure you talk to him and explain the situation thoroughly. Get three qoutes and talk to each, go with the one who seems most knowledgeable, not the cheapest.
Looks pretty close to parallel. Check the plan with a scale.
My mistake. I apologize. I hope Moses tries what I said though. Maybe he will get the point or a boundary problem to defend, sounds like he has some equipment, staking corners and running lines. That can only lead to trouble. some one may lead him astray. That would be sad.
The house on lot 39 is obviously not parallel to the property line and would be hard for a home owner to use to establish a line with on it's own. The house on lot 38 maybe be parallel, but that cannot be determined for sure with the information on the plat you have. NEVER make assumptions in cases like this.
Even if it is parallel, you may not be measuring for the correct place. Is his distance from the foundation? Siding? Overhang? I have seen all of these used as the dwelling corners. Depends on the surveyor and/or the regulations for setbacks in the area.
I would call the original surveyors first, they may be able to help you at a minimal cost. If for some reason you don't want them involved, hire a surveyor that hasn't done either lot. Making assumptions and marking your own lines might cause big problems with neighbors, especially in such tight quarters.
