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Exception in Deed

One method sometimes used when describing property includes adding to the legal description an exception, which describes land that is not included. Here is an example legal description taken from a client’s deed (the names/identifying descriptors have been changed): “That certain tract or parcel of land identified as Record Lot 12 on the Phillips Plat” […]

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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.

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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 […]

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What Rhode Island Land Owners Should Know Before Getting Their Property Surveyed This Spring [Webinar]

This webinar is for Rhode Island land owners looking to have their property surveyed this spring, but don’t know what that involves. Please join Eric Colburn, PLS for this informative webinar to answer the frequently asked questions about property surveys I’ve been asked in my over thirty years surveying. And, I will be happy to […]

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Rhode Island FEMA Flood Insurance Outreach Meetings Sponsored By RIEMA

Rhode Island Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act Outreach Meetings in Bristol County, Kent County, Newport County, Providence County & Washington County In July 2012, the U.S. Congress passed and President Barack Obama signed into law the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012, which reauthorized the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through September 30, 2017. The NFIP […]

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How To Move Property Lines in Rhode Island With An Administrative Subdivision

In this case study, we’ll look at how to move or relocate property lines in Rhode Island with an Administrative Subdivision. Most Rhode Island cities and towns describe Administrative Subdivisions with this definition: Administrative Subdivision: Re-subdivision of existing lots which yields no additional lots for development, and involves no creation or extension of streets. Such subdivision […]

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What Does a Rhode Island New Construction Septic System Design Cost?

This is a question we get a lot: What does a Rhode Island Septic System Design cost? We believe in being as transparent as possible when it comes to prices, so that you know your project’s costs. Other service might be needed, but these are the three basic and necessary costs for Septic System Design in RI.

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Top 6 Reasons To Get Your RI Land Surveyed

  Here are the top 6 reasons to get your Rhode Island land surveyed: Get your RI land surveyed before purchasing new property Get your RI land surveyed for piece of mind Get your RI land surveyed to improve your property with a new fence, deck, pool, building addition, landscaping, or other land improvements Get […]

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RI Land Surveyor This Week In Pictures

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Now is the Time! RIEMA Urges Rhode Islanders to Buy Flood Insurance

Here’s an timely press release from the RI Emergency Management Agency about the importance of flood insurance: In 2010, it was historic floods. In 2011, it was Tropical Storm Irene. In 2012, it was Hurricane Sandy. Rhode Island has experienced several significant flooding events in the past three years. Is your home or business financially protected from […]