General Info

Meridian Surveys We have over 25 years’ experience serving the MD, DC and VA area in commercial and residential land survey projects. What We Do: Easements - Easements refer to the right to utilize a section of land without having its ownership rights. Although an easement may have a significant impact on a property’s real-time value, in most cases it is a necessity. The logic behind easements is to permit land access to the authorities for repair of general utilities like water, gas and sewage pipes. From a homeowner’s perspective, it is crucial to know the exact positions of easements because they can present considerable impediment to your intended construction plans. Elevation Certificates - FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) uses the flood elevation certificate as a potent tool to certify building elevations of structures located inside a special flood hazard area. The elevation certificate also helps rate post-FIRM structures and buildings. FIRMs (Flood Insurance Rate Maps) are made by FEMA and show highly flood-prone regions. Legal Descriptions - Together, the legal description and land survey merge to create the legal framework foundation of the property being purchased. This property documentation provides detailed information regarding the lands boundaries. Global Positioning Services - GPS (Global Positioning Services) has become a standard surveying technique in most surveying practices. This can be attributed to both ease of use and reduction in equipment costs. Using GPS provides several advantages over traditional surveying methods. Land Surveys - Meridian Surveys, Inc. has performed Aerial Photo Control Surveys for various clients such as school boards, churches, design and planning firms, photogrammetrists, and airport consulting firms.