Truth be told, most guys around here would set a pin at each end of the (perceived) centerline of the fence, MAYbe a pin at major angle points, and re...
Looks like the old "Worm," "Snake," or "Virginia Rail" fence discussed in A.C. Mulford's Boundaries and Landmarks. Some Maine old-timers would call it...
"Most state societies are dominated by a handful of self-serving individuals. That's why they have dedicated their time to being in the power structu...
Ditto Matthew -- and here's the link to Schonstedt repairs:You might also look over the "Peculiar Schonstedt Behavior" thread here from about a week a...
I'd be sure to check for a deed to a post-subdivision 20 foot strip coming into the chain of title but being only poorly referenced (i.e. by new dimen...
I once testified in a court case for which I prepared a stripped-down, large font, easy-to-read plan for courtroom presentation. The opposition presen...
Schonstedt itself will do a refurbish. I had my 1984 +/- locator done about 5 years ago and was pleased with the result (they even repainted it). I th...
My short answer would be "I used to know" as I rarely get that far north. Hopefully some of my colleagues who do will weigh in. But meanwhile the best...
Don:My initial post was making reference to your statement in the "driveby" thread of a few days ago:"...a Mortgage Loan Inspection joke:What's the di...
I vaguely recall reading years ago that this sort of thing can affect magnetic compass readings, too.
Sicilian:If the setback from the boundary appears to be "too close to call" as regards either a boundary or a zoning setback I always recommend a boun...
Glenn:Glenn, the MLI sketch may look like a boundary survey drawing from ten or fifteen feet away but it really doesn't resemble one close-up. Certain...
Evan:I am all for protecting the public from "unqualified, incompetent and unethical practitioners" and certainly don't think the concept is "quaint o...
6th:If I read you correctly, I think I agree completely.
Duane:Your estimate of the time to do an MLI like this is about right. But around here a full boundary survey would require, at a minimum, about a day...
Matt:I'm not sure where I said that I "never made measurements to the structure" or that I "did not find all the monuments, just enough to place the b...
Jim:You are right on the money. A policy had been issued to the current seller referencing her deed -- in other words, on parcels B & C but not on...
Dent and Steve:Measurements are made for an MLI but they are approximate -- appraiser's tape, measuring wheel, etc. -- just not precise, survey-grade ...
Sam:Largely true -- but the seller's title insurer would have liked it if someone had discovered this mess before they issued a policy on the new hous...
