Boundary & Subdivision Surveys
WHAT
we provide
We specialize in the following complex surveys by doing extensive deed research, and by staying up to date on the latest rules and regulations.
Coastal Surveying Offers:
- Boundary Surveys
- Beachfront Management Act Surveys
- A Critical Line Survey
- Ocean & Coastal Resource Management Surveys
TYPES
Boundary & Coastal
Surveys
Boundary Survey
precisely locates and marks the legal limits (corners and lines) of a parcel of land, using historical records and fieldwork to define property ownership, identify easements, and prevent disputes, often required for construction, title transfers, or resolving neighbor disagreements. A licensed surveyor researches deeds, sets physical markers, and creates a detailed map (plat) showing these boundaries, often including improvements and encroachments, providing legal clarity for property use and development.
Beachfront management act surveys
South Carolina’s Beachfront Management Act (BMA) mandates surveys to establish jurisdictional lines (baseline & setback), protecting dunes and managing coastal development through Local Comprehensive Plans (LCPs) with data on erosion, access, and structures, all overseen by the {Link: SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM) (DHEC OCRM)}. Surveys identify dune crests for erosion rates, map existing development, and support planning for restoration, public access, and disaster recovery, ensuring consistent management.
A Critical Line Survey maps the boundary (the “critical line”) between uplands and coastal jurisdictions (like South Carolina’s tidelands/coastal waters) for regulatory purposes, identifying areas needing special permits for activities like dock building or erosion control, influencing property use, and requiring updated surveys as shorelines shift. It’s a distinct administrative line from mean high water, used by agencies like DHEC-OCRM for environmental protection, development setbacks, and ensuring permits for coastal alterations.
Ocean and coastal resource management surveys involve the systematic collection and assessment of data about the physical, biological, geological, chemical, economic, and human-use characteristics of coastal and marine areas. This data is used to inform management decisions, balance development with conservation, and ensure the sustainable use of these valuable environments.
WANT
to learn more or get started?
Please contact us with your project details and we’ll provide a custom quote based on size, location, and scope. Our team is ready to support your next step.
