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HOW COVID 19:CHANGING OUR ENVIRONMENT

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  We all know about our present world Pandemic situation and many people died thousands are still sufferings and others are indirectly threatened by COVID 19 virus. Due to the Pandemic world’s economy, Business Operation, Education, Transportation, Agriculture, and many other aspects of life remains stand still. Due to Lockdown Conditions which is imposed by the individual government through the world peoples are kept themselves at their homes. But do you think Our Environment is recovering itself in this time and people cannot pollute their environment? For Being Virus Issues thousands of Industry is remain off and the chemical factory is shut down and many other harmful activities are being off, which is done by human. Researchers say 25%  reduce carbon emission  due to lockdown and 50% reduction nitrogen oxides emission every day. Researchers also said that this result would impact greatly positive in our environment. By using our transportation system and factory related produc

How Flood Survey Can Help To Determine If Land Is In Flood Zone?

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Are you aware if your land where you live is in the flood zone or not? If not, then it is important for you to be aware of such details of your land. The easiest way to find this is to be updated with the regular flood survey data that can help in determining the actual status of the land if it is in flood zone or the earthquake zone or if there is any kind of risk in living on that land. The  feature and level survey  of the area lets you to help you to get a solution in this case. Usually, majority of the homeowners insurance policies does not automatically cover this clause even if your property is in a flood zone. As a result, it becomes important for you to be updated with the recent changes that can help you in getting a concrete solution for this. If your home is actually in the flood zone, then it is important for you to look at the flood map. Besides that, you need to be aware of the dangers of flood so that you are not caught unprepared. Besides that, the flood zones have dif

Flood Level Surveys

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What Does a Flood Level Survey Involve? Flood Level Survey is carried out to determine areas that are prone to flooding. This survey is required to ensure that all new buildings adhere to proper flood and elevation requirements. Flood levels are typically measured to the Mean Sea Level, a measurement that is used to decide the lowest finished floor level that any new residential or commercial property must be built to. Before buying property it is wise to check for flood risk. Unless your property is obviously in a high position, it can be difficult for the inexperienced to determine whether or not the property is flood prone. Surveyors are experts. We can investigate records and enquire from authorities as to the flood risk for a particular property. Observations can be made on the ground to determine the specific extent of the risk. Advice can be obtained on precautions required for new building or the likely depth of flooding which can be expected on existing buildi

What is title reestablishment and its purpose?

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A title re-establishment is the process of restoring a previously surveyed lot or property boundary. It links current property datum with / to the past. The property may link to parent property that is a subdivision. It may be part of a consolidation or boundaries may need re-established when the property limits are amended. To qualify for title re-establishment, the property must already have a registered survey document on public file. Typically a reestablishment survey should be done whenever a detailed property survey is required by local council, or when:  home / building improvements will be made close to a boundary,  fencing or retaining wall improvements will be constructed,  exact boundaries for strata title purposes must be established, and  Buying or selling a home (especially older old properties). Relevant survey information and records may be obtained from the Ministry of Land and Survey, Office of the State or Federal Surveyor Generals and any other relevant sourc

The Demolition Process Explained

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A well-organized demolition process can make all the difference when building new houses or structures. A safe and carefully planned demolition will ensure there are no hidden costs or unnecessary delays to your project. Here are our top four tips to help make the demolition process easy and efficient. 1. Hire a reputable demolition contractor Hire a professional demolition contractor to streamline the entire process for you. When you’re looking at different companies or businesses, ask them how they coordinate the whole process, including any approvals from local government, disconnecting any services or utilities and disposal of any waste material. Be sure to understand any exclusion in the service, such as approval forms, service disconnection or liaising with council or Government authorities, as you may need to be prepared to take on these duties yourself. 2. Ensure safety procedures are adhered to Ensure the contractor is aware of and compliant

Property “Encroachment” and Similar Terms Used by Surveyors

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In many cases, property and boundary surveys are performed to help those who own property in a given area precisely define where their boundaries end and those of another property owner begin. Land surveys are commonly used to handle property disputes and similar issues, allowing for precise measurements and detailed reports that carry legal weight. At Geomartins & Associate, we’re proud to provide a variety of both commercial and residential surveyor services, from basic boundary surveys to construction staking, lot consolidation plats and many other areas. One term that you may hear some use within the world of properties and boundaries is “encroachment” – but you won’t hear it from our surveyors. Here are some basics on what this term means, why surveyors don’t use it, and the legal interplay at work here. What is an Encroachment? For starters, let’s take a moment and briefly define what is meant when the term encroachment is used within the realm of property surveys