Category: Residential Land Surveying

The Crucial Role of Flood Elevation Certificates by BLAZE Design

Flood in yard of residential property

In the dynamic landscapes of Vermont and throughout New England, where nature’s forces can shape the destiny of properties, securing development against flood risks is a paramount concern. Enter the Flood Elevation Certificate, a vital document provided by BLAZE Design Inc. Understanding Flood Elevation Certificates Flood Elevation Certificates are comprehensive documents that outline crucial information… Read more »

The Future of Land Surveying: Embracing Technological Advancements

Land Surveyors conduct land use planning

In the ever-evolving field of land surveying, technological advancements have played a crucial role in revolutionizing the way surveys are conducted. As industries continue to embrace innovation, land surveyors are also leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and overall project success. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Remote Sensing: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, commonly known as… Read more »

Benefits of Land Surveying in Settling Property Disputes

Land surveying helps determine where your property lies

Property disputes have been around as long as there has been property—unfortunately, arguments over what belongs to whom, and what a specific property’s boundaries entail, is part of our human nature. But it doesn’t always have to be this way. With new land surveying methods, we can avoid the delays and detriments that property disputes… Read more »

Past Mistakes that Land Surveyors Have to Fix

Land surveying on a residential property

Land surveying is done by licensed professionals with experience and training in the field. When a land surveyor comes in to conduct a survey, they may come across errors and past mistakes that they have to research and fix. The resume that BLAZE Design brings to the table is over 30 years of experience and… Read more »

Surveying in Snow: Getting Properties Surveyed During Winter

Land Surveyor in the Winter

Surveying a property in the middle of the winter when there is snow on the ground is certainly not ideal. Snow will often obscure land markers and make it difficult for surveyors to see the property they are surveying. But a land surveyor should be prepared to work in any kind of weather to get… Read more »

Instances Where a Land Survey Proves Useful

Land surveying during construction

At BLAZE Design Inc., not only do we think land surveying is needed for any major land-related undertaking, but also, it can prove useful in a handful of scenarios that many people do not immediately think of. Here are a few instances where it’s good to have a land survey done: Construction Projects Most municipalities… Read more »

Weather Can Affect Land Surveying

Winter snow and land surveyor overlooking city

Professional land surveyors know that the job is anything but mundane. There are always new challenges, and Mother Nature is not always on our side, especially in a state like Vermont, where we experience all extremes on a yearly basis. As the winter season approaches, land surveying can become tricky, but something that can be… Read more »

Buying New Land? Have a Land Use Planning Survey Performed

Land Surveying for newly purchased land

There’s so much that goes into buying new land to build a home or commercial structure on. We wish it were as simple as buying the land, signing on the dotted lines, and starting the building process, but unfortunately it’s far from it. With so many factors to consider, such as drainage, stability concerns, traffic… Read more »

When You Need a Topographic Survey

Surveying for residential property

A topographic survey offers an ideal way to identify and map the surface features of the terrain in a given area. This very accurate system accounts for all of the existing objects in the area, from major features like trees, buildings and streets to every smaller item including manholes, retaining walls and utility poles. These… Read more »

Why You Should Hire a Land Surveyor Before Buying or Building a New Home

Land Surveying before new home construction

Building your dream home is an exciting opportunity for you and your family. You can literally watch your imagination spring to life from the ground up, and designing the unique aspects of your new home is often both fun and fulfilling. Buying an existing property can also be a perfect way of upgrading your living… Read more »