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Foundation surveys for builders & lenders
A foundation survey locates new construction or an addition once the foundation is poured – confirming it was poured correctly, in the right position and within the setbacks and easements, before anything is built on top of it.
- Right after the pour
- Setbacks & easements checked
- Copies for the permit office
Where it fits
The critical first check of a new building
The boundary survey comes before the foundation is poured, so a foundation survey is not recorded with it. It follows the pour – and it is much cheaper to find a problem now than after the walls are up.
- 01
Boundary & site plan
The lot is surveyed and the site plan sets where the building goes.
- 02
Corner staking
The corners of the building are staked so the forms go in the right place.
- 03
Foundation survey
After the concrete has cured, we measure the foundation and compare it with the lot lines and the plan.
- 04
Permit & next steps
Copies go to the agency that issues building permits; the contractor continues with the build.
What we check
Dimension, location and elevation
Many lenders and local government agencies request or require a professional certification that the improvements do not violate zoning and building setbacks or existing easements. Our team measures the foundation and compares the property and structure measurements; previous site plans or plats are compared with the current information, and the size and location of the improvements are described for the record.
A foundation survey is useful for more than the permit:
- It verifies the foundation is poured correctly and in the right place before the project moves forward.
- It identifies elevation or other problems with the foundation.
- It can be compared with a previous foundation survey to detect potential problems.
- It provides a baseline to evaluate settling in the future.
Mistakes cause construction delays and are costly – it is far more cost effective to find a problem with the foundation before there is a building on top of it.
Questions & answers
Foundation survey questions
When should I call for a foundation survey?
As soon as the foundation is poured and cured – before framing starts. Call a few days ahead so we can fit it into the build schedule.
Who usually orders it?
The builder or the lender. Homeowners building their own home may need it for the construction loan or the permit office.
What if the foundation is in the wrong place?
Then you know before the walls go up – when there are still options, such as a variance or a correction. That is the whole point of the survey.
Contact
Foundation poured? Let’s check it.
When you call, you talk directly to a qualified land surveyor.
- Call or text Randy(205) 688-6656
- E-mailrandy@alabamamapping.com
- Office hoursMon–Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM