How Are Property Lines Surveyed?

property lines ctThe ability to identify your property lines is both valuable and beneficial, especially in disputes over boundaries and the legality of site improvements. Property lines are designated positions that specify the end of a person’s property. A landowner uses property lines to identify whether a piece of land or structure is legally positioned inside their property lines.

It can also be used as a basis for planning the location of additional structures in order to make sure that it is properly placed inside the premises of the property.

Understanding how a property line is surveyed is fundamental knowledge needed to resolve boundary disputes, and is also useful for development plans.

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Do I Need a Land Survey Before I Buy a House?

land survey ctAlthough residential home buyers are not required by law to get a land survey, its extremely important to determine the legal boundaries and physical characteristics of a property.

Having a land survey performed before buying a property will prevent absorbing any problems or issues the land may have without you previously knowing it. However, in Connecticut a land survey is required by the financial institutions, banks or mortgage lenders, for any commercial purchases and/or transferring title insurance.

Godfrey-Hoffman & Hodge are licensed professionals that can prepare and conduct the property survey in order to verify the legal graphical description of the specifications and features of the property you are planning to buy.

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Construction Permitting & Civil Engineering in Connecticut

ct construction permitsConstruction permitting is the process of acquiring the necessary documents required by the city planning division and other concerned organizations for any development work that needs consent.

The procurement of these licenses is mandated by law and before any civil engineering firm or individual starts any new construction or renovation work, an approval must be obtained from the state or at least an inquiry from the city planning division if a permit is needed for the development task.

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[New Ebook] What is a Professional Boundary Survey?

connecticut surveyingAre you buying a new property?

Planning on renovating or adding improvements to your home or yard?

A professional, certified Boundary/Property Survey determines the legal property lines of a parcel of land described in a deed according to and, in adherence with, the State of Connecticut statues.

A professionally prepared survey will also indicate the extent of any easements and/or encroachments and may show the limitations imposed on the property by state or local regulations.

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How to Determine Boundary Lines on Your Property

boundary-linesProperty owners in Connecticut probably have a slight idea of what their property is comprised of, but things can get complicated when it comes down to boundary lines. Knowing exactly where your boundary lines extend to on your property can be vital information that every landowner should know.

If you don’t know exactly where your boundary lines are mapped out, there is a chance that one day there may be a land dispute with the neighbors or the town you own property in. In this article, we will examine why you should know where the boundary lines on your property exist and why this could be very important down the road.

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GHH Lends a Helping Hand to the Rebuilding of a Milford Synagogue

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In October of last year an electrical problem sparked a blaze at the Hebrew Congregation of Woodmont, located in Milford, that caused extensive damage to the temple. “On July 21, 1995, the synagogue was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service. The building was nominated for this designation because of its Colonial revival design, the fact that it hasn’t been modified, and also because it was used for most of its life as a seasonal temple.”

The historical building, prayer books, shalls, and other various items dating back to 1926 were all destroyed in this devastating fire. Immediately following the cleanup process, the goal of rebuilding the Temple in the same location was created and the overwhelming support from neighbors, organizations, and other synagogues poured in to help out in anyway possible.

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In the emotional process of rebuilding the temple, there was an issue with the last survey performed on the property. Godfrey-Hoffman Hodge stepped in to help complete a survey that was lacking certain info that was needed by the architect for the new design and permitting. This week, the Hebrew Congregation of Woodmont presented GHH with a sincere letter thanking the company for donating their services to help in the rebuilding of the new temple:

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