Hoffman began his surveying career back in 1978 when he worked for his uncle, Bernard Godfrey. After graduating from Paul Smith’s College, he worked his way from rod-man to transit-man and eventually party-chief. In 1988 when Adam received his Land Surveying license, he and Mr. Godfrey formed Godfrey-Hoffman Associates. After 12 years of a great partnership, Mr. Godfrey retired which left Mr. Hoffman with the entire business.

The Importance of Storm water Management

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Many people love to own their own homes. Owning your own piece of property can be very freeing. However, owning a home comes with its own set of difficulties and problems. Maintenance is very important concerning property and structures on it. When disasters happen such as large storms, which have a tendency to destroy and damage property, preparation is needed to make sure that these damages can be repaired or that there are ways to go about getting things back to normal. Most importantly, it is vital to identify problems that can cause damage to a house or structure, consider hiring a land surveyor in CT.

Storm Water Damage

Storms can cause a lot of problems for your home. Mainly they can damage a foundation, flood basements or other parts of the structure and allow mold to grow. Storm water has proven to be a big problem for many who live in states such as Connecticut. Storm water management is incredibly important when trying to protect one’s home. Luckily, there are many resources that you can utilize to help prevent the damage storm water can reek on any structure.

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Land Surveying in Road Design

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Land surveying is the science of determining the positions of points on the landscape and the distances between them. Land surveying plays a vital part in the beginning of a construction project, especially the construction of new roadways. Land Surveyors are qualified professionals who use sophisticated instruments to make precise measurements to determine the boundaries of your property or a construction site. 

One of the most important services that a Land Surveyor in CT provides is determining important points and the boundary of a construction site. The elevation of different points of the construction site and its distance from locations, such as water sources or areas where construction is not permitted can affect the boundaries of your project. Knowing that kind of information is vital for both architects and engineers; without it, they cannot formulate the appropriate designs or plans. The input of land surveyors can help avoid costly and dangerous errors in road building and roadway design.
 

The Location of Roadways

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Civil Engineering

Most people associate civil engineers with road and bridge construction; however, there are times when a homeowner or landholder will find they need civil engineering services in CT. In general, civil engineering involves the design, planning, assessment, construction, and oversight of projects involving man-made, and naturally-built environments. From land surveys to structural home inspections, this type of engineer provides an array of residential services.

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Aerial Mapping and Surveying

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In September of 1885, two men climbed aboard a hot air balloon and embarked on a journey across the state of Connecticut. Alfred Moore and John Doughty drifted across the state, snapping pictures of the landscape as they traveled. The collection of thousands of photographs created a enormous picture of the state. This is a process known as aerial surveying, which is one of the many types of land surveying. Aerial surveying and mapping is an important step in land development and identification, it is used for planning waterways and highways, and finding areas for building development.

When to Use an Aerial Survey

There are several different reasons to have aerial mapping and surveying done. Many times, when a section of land is examined, the layout of the land is not clearly visible. When a natural disaster such as a hurricane, forest fire, or tornado devastates an area, an aerial survey is performed by using an aircraft to take aerial photos of the damage. This survey is used to determine the total amount of damage that has occurred. Construction and land development companies also use aerial mapping. When new roads are in the process of being built, an aerial survey provides photographs of the proposed route of travel, or of the suggested build site, and identifies any obstacles such as rivers, difficult terrain, and property boundaries that are in the projected path.

The most common way to take aerial photographs is by using satellite imagery. The satellite generated photos have proven to produce the highest quality picture, available in 2 or 3-D to provide a detailed view of the land.

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How Do Land Surveyors Establish Boundary Lines?

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Most property owners know the rough whereabouts of the borders of their land, but in order to find logistics down to the inch, they need to enlist the services of land surveying companies.

Establishing Boundary Lines

When a land surveyor comes to your home, they’ll perform the following tasks:

  • Acquire initial survey from county municipalities. A survey is required for the original plotting of land and will have dimensions pulled from landmarks or stakes around your home, some of which still exist.
  • Use special equipment to pull exact dimensions from different points around the house. Map those points with spray paint or stakes.
  • Sign and file the survey and update it with county authorities and financial institutions.

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Adverse Possession Law: Everything You Need to Know

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It is easy to make mistakes when it comes to establishing property boundaries.  In many instances, homeowners may install fences or build structures that actually invade their neighbors’ property.  In these cases, legal action may occur.  However, if the encroachment is left unaddressed for a certain period of time, the encroaching homeowner may gain the rights to that land.

What is Adverse Possession Law?

Adverse possession is a real estate or property law where ownership of another person’s land can be acquired through possessing or using the property for a particular period of time. In Connecticut, one must have possessed the land for 15 years and used it openly and without any interruption to qualify for adverse possession of the land.

This law protects someone who may have used a particular land for an extensive period of time from being evicted by the owner who later uncovers a technical fault concerning his or her land’s original boundaries. For example, a structure, footpath, driveway, or fence may have been wrongly placed past its proper boundary. When the owner of the property whose land has been trespassed notices the default after 15 years in Connecticut, he or she may lose the rights to claim back the encroached land.

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When Do I Need a Land Survey?

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When people own a section of land, there is an agreement between the state and the individual regarding building structures or altering the land in any way. However, many people are unaware of the specifics and enter legal trouble when they eventually do decide to take on a project, such as building a pool or installing a fence. In order to complete any of these projects without the fear of costly errors, the property should first go through a land survey by an official.  

Installing Fences

When homeowners want to have a fence put in, having the land surveyed is necessary to determine the boundary of their property.  Without a proper boundary survey, the fence may encroach on a neighbor’s yard.  This can result in neighborly disputes, costly fence re-installation, and even legal issues.  By using a qualified land surveyor, homeowners can avoid these hassles.

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What is a Class A-2 Survey?

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Many home owners have been left baffled when they learn that they need to have a land survey done for their property before they can do any additions. There are different types of land surveying. Each survey serves a different purpose. Here we will look at the Class A-2 Survey which speaks specifically to boundary issues.

They are requested in cases where homeowners decide to make additions to their home or to put in new structural new features on their property. These include pools.
 

Why is it necessary to have a Boundary Survey Done?

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