Property surveys are more than just a technical process; they offer various benefits for property owners and potential buyers. Here’s why you need to prioritize getting a property survey: Boundary Clarity: Surveys eliminate uncertainty about where your property’s boundaries lie, avoiding conflicts and legal disputes. Property Value: An accurate survey can impact property value by […]
Category: Rhode Island
Matthew Kennelly’s Achievement Enhances Company’s Aerial Drone Survey Capabilities Foster Survey Company is delighted to announce the achievement of one of its dedicated employees, Matthew Kennelly. Matthew has recently obtained his Remote Pilot Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Part 107 regulations, adding a new dimension to the company’s already extensive range […]
A property survey is a detailed assessment of a piece of land’s boundaries, dimensions and, sometimes, features. It provides an accurate depiction of the property’s physical characteristics, such as its size, shape, and may include any existing structures if needed. A property survey often includes setting your property corners and may include a property survey […]
Property Survey & Site Plan For Pools
When planning for a new pool, whether an in ground or above ground pool, the last thing on your mind is adding a property survey to your project to do list. However, many Rhode Island cities and towns require that you get your property surveyed and submit a Site Plan showing the proposed pool location […]
How Much Does A Property Survey Cost?
A property survey without a plan, so a Limited Content Boundary Stake-Out Survey, in Rhode Island can cost as little as $1995 for small city lots or starting at and over $9195 for parcels of land greater than 10 acres in area. The average property survey cost for half acre lots is around $3,010 […]
Elevation Certificate Inspections and COVID-19 Safety
COVID-19 Safety for you, your family and our survey technician At Foster Survey Company we take the safety of you, your family and our survey technicians seriously. Most of our land surveying services are conducted outdoors and away from people. This social distancing and wearing a mask or face covering when near people provides for […]
RI Restaurant Reopening Coronavirus and COVID-19 Site Zoning Plan Assistance
Foster Survey Company is offering at no extra cost expedited surveying and zoning site plan assistance to Rhode Island restaurants looking to reopen after the Coronavirus and COVID-19 lockdowns.
Soil Evaluation Testing, The First Step For Septic System OWTS Design in Rhode Island
Soil Evaluations are Step #1 The first step in designing a RI septic system, called an Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS), is to do Soil Evaluation testing on the property where you want to build. Some people still refer to Soil Evaluations as a “Perc Test”. The Seasonal High Watertable and soil types are what a Soil […]
Save $200 Off Fence Small Lot Boundary Stake-Out Surveys
Use discount code May2020Fence at checkout and Save $200! For a limited time, Foster Survey Company is offering Rhode Island land owners $200 off our regular price for surveys for your small lot fence projects. Let us figure out where your property lines are and then you can get your fence to protect your land […]
Protect Your Septic System During The Coronavirus Crisis
With the high demand and shortages of toilet paper as people adjust to the new realities of social distancing, self-isolation and working/staying at home, another crisis could be caused by flushing wipes and other alternatives into your septic system.
Flushing inappropriate materials down your toilet can cause blocked pipes and backups or even complete septic system failures, which can cost anywhere from hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars to fix or repair.