Land Surveyor in Hoover, Alabama
If you live in the Hoover, Alabama region and are in need of civil engineering services, Tucker Engineering, LLC can help. We offer first-class services to each and every client, no matter how big or small your project may be. A staple in the community, Tucker Engineering has been proudly working with clients in the Hoover, Alabama region since 2004. Hoover, Alabama is known for its beautiful landscapes with multiple golf courses and Moss Rock Preserve, which is 349 acres of forests, large rock outcrops, streams, waterfalls, and wildlife. Moss Rock Preserve brings rock climbers, hikers, and explorers from all over the world. Riverchase Galleria offers residents and visitors the chance to shop. The shopping mall has a large expanse of mixed-use shopping, dining options, offices, and hotel development. Another family-friendly venue is Aldridge Gardens, which boasts an array of attractions including botanical gardens, a nature center, an art gallery, and more.
Hoover, Alabama Land Surveyor
Since 2004, Tucker Engineering has been providing personalized civil engineering services to clients in the Hoover, Alabama region. We are licensed with the Alabama Board of Engineers & Land Surveyors and have over 16 years’ experience working one-on-one with clients to meet all their land surveying needs. We take pride in our expertise and enjoy helping clients ensure their projects can move forward safely, meeting all codes and regulations and staying within property boundaries.
What is Surveying?
Surveying is the science of accurately determining points in terrain and the relative position of various features both on the land and underground and determining the distances and angles between each point. Land surveyors conduct a detailed inspection of the land and gather important information by performing in-depth studies including taking measurements, researching legal documents, analyzing historical documents, conducting data analysis, making observations, filling out questionnaires, establishing property boundaries, and examining building plans.
Our skilled land surveyors in Hoover have extensive training and years of experience in their craft. They utilize engineering, geometry, physics, mathematics, and science to achieve precise drawings and mappings. By determining the relative position of points both above ground and underground, and researching legal and historical records, we help builders and contractors rest easy knowing the land is safe, they have the right to build within certain property lines, and they can successfully move forward with their project.
Types of Surveying
There are many types of surveying and which type is necessary is dependent on a number of factors such as what type of project is being planned for a plot of land, whether there’s bodies of water on the land, and the history of the land. Some examples of different types of surveying include:
- Land Survey - A detailed drawing that outlines precise property boundaries and the property’s dimensions. A land survey will also include other buildings on the property and areas that may need improvements prior to starting a new project.
- Property Boundary Survey- Defines the perimeters of the property being surveyed. A property boundary survey establishes original property lines and retraces lines and corners of previously established property lines. A property boundary survey is based on boundary law principals combined with evidence gathered and studied during the survey. It may include divided property, fixed improvements, platting, and further descriptions of the property in question.
- Record Survey/As-Built Survey- A record survey is performed to obtain horizontal and/or vertical data to locate constructed improvements
- Control Survey- A survey that provides horizontal and/or vertical data to support subordinate surveying or mapping for construction projects.
- Geodetic Survey- A geodetic survey recognizes the points and areas of a piece of property while considering the earth’s curvature.
- Topographic Survey- A topographic survey is a survey of both man-made and natural features of a piece of property. Remote sensing and ground measurements help surveyors determine both horizontal and special relations.
- Right-of-Way and Easement Survey- A survey that’s conducted to determine specific rights into a property for both public and private purposes.
- Hydrographic Survey- A hydrographic survey determines whether there’s water on a piece of property. The data conducted helps determine how many bodies of water are on the land, the depth of water, the direction of the water, the force of the current of the water, the configuration of the bottom of a body of water, water stages, and fixed objects within water for both survey and navigational purposes.
- Flood Surveys- A flood elevation certificate helps determine whether a piece of property is susceptible to flooding based on whether it’s found within a flood zone, how near it is to a lake, river or other body of water, and the property’s elevation levels.
- Subdivision Map or Plat- A subdivision map or plat is a drawing that depicts new property that’s being developed under the laws of the State of Alabama. The new land is required to be surveyed in accordance with Alabama Law, Rule 1.03. See Alabama Code Section Sections 35-2-50 & 35-2-51 for more information.
Professional Land Surveyors
Our skilled land surveyors take pride in providing clients with precise data in each survey. They have years of experience working closely with contractors and builders and each survey is individualized based on what the client needs. Our surveyors are fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and understand that accuracy is of utmost importance to every project. Tucker Engineering surveyors are licensed with AL Board of Engineers & Land Surveyors and Civil Engineering & Land Surveying in the state of Alabama.
Surveying Basics
Surveying determines the relative positions of objects or varying points on the earth’s surface. A “point” may be any physical object such as a ditch, storm drain, road, culvert or property corner. Distances and varying directions determine the horizontal positions of each point. Vertical points are determined by differences in elevation of the land. Whether your project requires a simple boundary survey to define your property line, a topographic survey to detail the terrain, or a flood survey for insurance purposes, you can count on Tucker Engineering to provide you with precise data.
Elevation Certificate in Hoover, Alabama
An elevation certificate documents important features of your property, including whether it’s located within a flood zone, its precise location, building attributes and the elevation of a building’s lowest floor. This information is crucial and often required by insurance companies to determine flood insurance premiums.
Base Flood Elevation
We can determine your base flood elevation, which is a computed elevation based on how floodwater is predicted to rise during a flood. Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) are shown on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). A BFE is a regulatory requirement for the elevation or floodproofing of structures.
FEMA Flood Maps
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is an official source for flood hazard maps. According to its website, FEMA works to identify flood hazards, assess flood risks and partner with states and communities to provide accurate flood hazard and risk data. Flood hazard mapping is a key part of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). It helps establish NFIP regulations and flood insurance requirements.
Hoover, Alabama Elevation Certificate
If you’re in the Hoover, Alabama region and in need of an elevation certificate to determine if you’re within a flood zone, or if you’ve been told you need flood insurance, call our flood elevation certificate surveyors at (256) 320-4202 or request a quote. A flood elevation survey by a licensed land surveyor is required to complete an elevation certificate – we can help.
About Us
Donald H. Tucker, Jr. formed Tucker Engineering in 2004 and has provided personalized surveys for clients in the Hoover, Alabama region ever since. We have the experience and knowledge to complete complex requests such as civil site plans, land surveying, subdivision design, boundary & topography surveys, flood evaluation certificates, percolation tests, and stormwater & access permitting. You can depend on us to provide high-quality and accurate surveys with precision, and the utmost professionalism. Contact us today at (256) 320-4202 or request a quote online.