Purchasing a home isn’t always as conventional as surveying local real estate listings and scheduling a showing. Homebuyers who seek the freedom to customize their homes may search for a plot of land to invest in and then build their futures upon. In this case, homebuyers will seek the help of licensed land surveyors and undergo a process known as subdivision mapping. A critical step in the land purchasing process, subdivision mapping provides homebuyers with a true sense of the scope of real estate they plan to invest in. To help you better understand the ins and outs of this process, Ferguson & Foss Professional Land Surveyors has provided a useful guide to subdivision mapping.

Guide to Subdivision Mapping

Illustrates the Breakdown of Land

The primary purpose of subdivision mapping is to illustrate the breakdown of a large parcel of land into smaller lots for homeowners to build upon. First and foremost, this process will ensure that a project is on a legally subdivided lot and has the proper space for development. It will include property line determinations, boundary re-tracement, drainage and grading, flood plain concerns, and topographic surveys, all of which are necessary for construction and legal purposes. This detailed analysis will give potential buyers an accurate scope of the real estate before they agree to a purchase.

Addresses Environmental Concerns

In addition to illustrating the breakdown of land, subdivision mapping will also address any environmental concerns that may arise throughout development. These include such factors as water quality, habitat maintenance, and the protection of critical environmental features.

Utility Planning

Utilities will also need to be taken into consideration during subdivision mapping. This includes the extension of transmission lines, roadway planning, and the distribution of water and wastewater lines versus on-site service. 

If you’re interested in working with licensed land surveyors to create your new home, put your trust in the experts at Ferguson & Foss Professional Land Surveyors in Johnstown, NY. Established in 2005, they have 67 years of combined experience as licensed surveyors, providing their expert services to Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery and Saratoga Counties. Their extensive surveying services include everything from topographic surveys to certified survey maps, flood elevation certificates, and mortgage surveys. To discuss your land needs, give them a call today at (518) 762-9997 or visit their website for more information.