Services - Kee Mapping and Surveying, P.A. Asheville, NC

Kee Mapping and Surveying, P.A. Asheville, NC

A boundary survey involves detailed research and accurate location of deed descriptions in order to delineate the boundaries of a parcel of land, which can either be established or reestablished. Monuments, improvements, right of ways, encroachments and evidence of possession along the boundary lines are located in the field and carefully analyzed by the surveyor. All available evidence found in records and in the field are used to create a detailed map (plat) based on the surveyor’s professional opinion. Missing corners of record are replaced, reset, or established and noted on the plat. The value of property continues to rise which increases the importance of accurate surveys and written records. Boundary Surveys are often referred to as a recorded survey or a private survey.

A Land Preservation Survey is where property or stream corridors are preserved from human impact and development.

A conservation easement is a tool that helps landowners to permanently protect their land. Kee Mapping & Surveying works closely with non-profit, local, and state agencies to create easements that will preserve and protect our natural resources.

Stream restoration is the re-establishment of a stream system the way it existed prior to disturbance. Kee Mapping & Surveying creates detailed maps of the stream corridor with contour data, stream cross sections and comprehensive stream location data for both planning and construction phases of the restoration project.

GPS is a positioning technology that utilizes a constellation of satellites that measures time and velocity to determine an accurate location. In surveying, GPS is often used to collect data without line of site. On many occasions this service provides a cost effective method of data collection. Kee Mapping & Surveying is able to obtain accurate locations and sets coordinate control points to provide data to clients on their choice of coordinate systems. We also use GPS for collecting data for GIS purposes, which can be used for land preservation and future planning.

Geographic Information Systems compiles layers of information in an extensive database which allows the user to set parameters. The four major components of a GIS are data collection, data storage, data analysis, and data output. Kee Mapping & Surveying has the ability to create shape files using software that enables easy transfer into AutoCad. We provide our clients with information such as stream data, parcel data, LiDAR topographic data, road data, and aerial photos for a high end product.

A lot survey is the retracement of a parcel of land in a previously recorded subdivision. These surveys can sometimes be complex and time consuming, however, are important for accurate lot location and legal lot recordation.

A subdivision survey divides a parcel of land into two or more smaller tracts. Kee Mapping & Surveying works closely with our clients to give valuable guidance throughout the submittal and approval process for a subdivision. Depending on the municipality you are working with, the rules and regulations governing subdivisions vary. We will help you through this process from start to finish. Kee Mapping & Surveying encourages responsible growth.

Kee Mapping & Surveying offers construction layout for all phases of development including horizontal and vertical grading, slope staking, sewer and water location, curb and gutter staking, and building and footer layout. We help make the development process efficient and accurate as well as minimize impacts during the grading and layout phase.

This type of survey is required by the bank for the acquisition of a loan. It verifies the location of structures on the property and shows approximate boundaries that are in the deed description.

Elevation Certificates – An elevation certificate certifies the elevation of the lowest floor and lowest adjacent grade and states the flood zone status of the property. This is an important tool required by the National Flood Insurance Program and is used to provide elevation information necessary to ensure compliance with the community floodplain Management ordinances and to determine the proper insurance premium rate. http://www.fema.gov/business/nfip/elvinst.shtm
Letter of Map of Amendments (LOMA) – This document is submitted to FEMA to determine if a structure or parcel of land is located within a Special Flood Hazard Area. http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/fmc_loma.shtm

This type of survey is very general and can often be accomplished at low cost. If you choose a reconnaissance survey we flag property corners and lines with no map documentation.

This type of survey is required by the American Land Title Association and the National Society of Professional Surveyors and is the most comprehensive survey that can be provided by a surveyor. These surveys consist of a detailed boundary survey that requires particular information for acceptance by Title Insurance Companies when said companies are asked to insure title to land. http://www.acsm.net/alta.html

Very seldom does a finished project correspond exactly to the original plans and with an as-built survey these variations can be recorded in the correct location.

This process begins with Kee Mapping & Surveying properly orienting the house to the site. This ensures appropriate building setbacks for the designated area. The next step is to set house corner stakes with offsets for grading. After the site has been graded, stakes will be set for footer location. Lastly, small nails will be set for the placement of walls or blocks once the footer has been poured with concrete.

A site plan survey is a drawing of the property illustrating property lines and any structures that currently exist on the land (house, garage, fence, etc). It also shows where your proposed building addition, driveway, deck, porch, garage, etc is to be located. This allows for site specific planning to utilize the land most efficiently with minimum impact to the surrounding area. A Site Plan survey may or may not require topographic data.

This survey delineates a right established by usage to pass over another person’s property. This is a legal documentation of a right to traverse over another persons land. Most often Right-of-Way surveys are used for municipal utilities and neighbor adjoining properties. Examples include permission granted for access to roads, walkways, utilities, right to park, right to light and so on.

This type of survey, often used by engineers and architects, illustrates the surface of the earth on a map with respects to elevation. Improvements and natural objects are located and identified for site planning and development. A topographical survey depicts the topography of the land and shows features such as banks, ditches, embankments, streams, and roads.

Site Topographic Surveys - A site topographic survey is done using ground surveying methods and accurately depicts the terrain of a specific parcel. The topography shows variations in features such as embankments, ditches, depressions, as well as natural and man-made features such as streams and roads. This is an important tool in all types of site planning. This method is more accurate than the aerial method.
Aerial Topographic Surveys - Aerial topographic surveys depicts topography using photographs taken from airplanes. It is a more cost effective and efficient means of collecting topographic information for larger tracts of land and is often used for conceptual design projects. Kee Mapping & Surveying works closely with aerial mapping companies and sets coordinate control points that are used for preparing the maps.

Kee Mapping & Surveying can produce any type of map you desire in a digital or hard copy format. We use recycled and in some cases water resistant paper.

Trail Maps
Conceptual Maps
Aerial Maps
LiDAR Topographic Maps
Stream Data Maps