R. Braun Land Surveyor

At R. Braun Land Surveyor, we pride ourselves on providing top-quality boundary and topographic surveys to our clients. With access to survey records dating back to 1977, our experienced team is dedicated to delivering accurate and thorough surveys for all your land needs. We are the successor in record to several well-established surveying companies, including Rowe, Woodin, Parsons, Kaatskill Mountain Surveyors, Gordon Sheret, L.S., Bartschi, Bartschi Mack, Ward J. Mack, and Mack and Lowes Assoc. This allows us to house thousands of files detailing several thousand parcels of land in Upstate New York.

Our team is dedicated to providing you with the best possible service, whether you're buying or selling property, planning a new construction project, or resolving a land dispute. Our surveys are conducted using state-of-the-art equipment and techniques, including GPS, real-time mapping, and traditional measurement techniques.

Our Services

We offer a variety of services to cater to all your surveying needs:

• Boundary Surveys: Our boundary surveys ensure that you know exactly what you're purchasing or selling. We mark the corners of the property and flag the property lines, providing you with accurate certifications for your lending institution and title insurer. Your attorney will also receive an up-to-date legal description of the property.

• Topographic and Utility Surveys: These surveys provide a solid foundation for your building and development projects. Engineers and architects use these surveys for design purposes, ensuring that drainage and sanitary structures are properly planned and executed.

• Land Disputes: In the unfortunate event of a land dispute, our considerate and tactful staff are ready to provide you with the necessary testimony. We understand the importance of maintaining good relationships with your neighbors and will handle the situation with care and professionalism.

• Deed Research: This is an integral part of the survey process, involving the exploration of historic land records associated with both the surveyed property and the adjoining properties.

• Subdivision of Land: Our staff is experienced in the mapping, layout, and approval process of land subdivision. Whether you're planning a simple lot split or a large development, we can provide you with timely and complete mapping.

Why Choose Us?

At R. Braun Land Surveyor, we believe in the importance of accurate and reliable surveying services. Over the years, various technologies have attempted to simplify the process, but each has had its disadvantages. The Global Positioning System (GPS) has revolutionized navigation and positioning, providing super precise worldwide positioning. We have been using GPS technology since 1995 and have earned a reputation for accurate results and on-time delivery.

We follow the Code of Practice for Land Surveyors and use the International GPS Network to obtain accurate positions in the state plane coordinate system. Traditional measurement techniques are also used when necessary, ensuring that we provide the most comprehensive and accurate surveys possible.

The Importance of Land Surveys

A complete and accurate land survey is of fundamental importance in nearly all real estate transfers. It is the only efficient and reliable means of delineating the physical limits of the property and locating the improvements on it. Yet, land surveys are often overlooked in real estate transactions. Here are five fundamental reasons for requiring land surveys in real estate transactions:

1. Existence of the Property: A survey ensures that the property actually exists and is correctly identified.

2. Relationship of the Property to Adjoining Properties: A survey shows how the property relates to neighboring properties, preventing potential boundary disputes.

3. Relationship of Occupied Lines to Record Lines: A survey reveals any discrepancies between the actual property lines and those recorded on official documents.

4. Location of Physical Improvements: A survey identifies the location and extent of any physical improvements on the property, such as buildings, fences, and other structures.

5. Unrecorded Easements and Other Facts not Recorded: A survey may uncover unrecorded easements or other facts about the property that are not recorded in official documents.

By choosing R. Braun Land Surveyor, you can rest assured that your surveying needs will be met with professionalism, accuracy, and reliability. We look forward to working with you and helping you navigate the complexities of land surveying.