At Thornton Land Surveying, we pride ourselves in making a difference in your client experience by providing cohesion and cooperation like no other surveying firm. Each member of our staff possesses vast industry knowledge, an excellent skill set, and valuable field experience. Our team consists of licensed land surveyors (PLS and CFedS) and experts who work together to put your needs at the top of your priority list.
We believe that this project approach sets the pace and offers something different to our clients. Thornton Land Surveying has a legacy of successfully delivering top-quality performance on schedule, within budget, and tailored to the individual needs of the client. We are a firm with primary areas of expertise in land surveying digital mapping services and 3D laser scanning.
Our diverse range of clients include governmental agencies, school districts, churches, utility districts, homeowners, and a great number of private sector developers throughout the State of Washington.
We believe that this project approach sets the pace and offers something different to our clients. Thornton Land Surveying has a legacy of successfully delivering top-quality performance on schedule, within budget, and tailored to the individual needs of the client. We are a firm with primary areas of expertise in land surveying digital mapping services and 3D laser scanning.
Our diverse range of clients include governmental agencies, school districts, churches, utility districts, homeowners, and a great number of private sector developers throughout the State of Washington.
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Thornton Land Surveying is a locally owned and family-run operation as well as being a recognized veteran-owned company, currently employing seven people, most of whom reside in Gig Harbor and Tacoma.
Our two principals, Gary Proctor, a retired Marine Corps LT Colonel, and David Proctor, also a Marine Corps veteran, are both licensed land surveyors.
Both David and Gary have a wide range of projects behind them varying from boundary determinations, residential subdivisions, aquatic leases, bathymetric surveys, GPS, to 3-D high definition laser scanning and flood mapping.
Our two principals, Gary Proctor, a retired Marine Corps LT Colonel, and David Proctor, also a Marine Corps veteran, are both licensed land surveyors.
Both David and Gary have a wide range of projects behind them varying from boundary determinations, residential subdivisions, aquatic leases, bathymetric surveys, GPS, to 3-D high definition laser scanning and flood mapping.
3D Laser Scanning is quickly becoming the new industry standard as a way to make very accurate measurements in complicated environments.
We have used our scanner with superior results when collecting data in areas such as roadways where safety and access are of concern.
This is precisely why using this technology is the best solution for measuring as-built conditions.
This instrument colects survey data points at a rate of 50,000 points per second.
It has an effective range of 400' to 500'.
With several "scan" setups inside a room or of a building, a complete 3D model can be made of the existing conditions.
We have used our scanner with superior results when collecting data in areas such as roadways where safety and access are of concern.
This is precisely why using this technology is the best solution for measuring as-built conditions.
This instrument colects survey data points at a rate of 50,000 points per second.
It has an effective range of 400' to 500'.
With several "scan" setups inside a room or of a building, a complete 3D model can be made of the existing conditions.
The core of our profession is defining and mapping occupational ownership, marking deeds, and opining issues regarding the construction and intent of those deeds.
Our expertise as Licensed Surveyors can help determine the limits of one's described and deeded property and which, more often than not, is fully accepted by all adjoining neighbors.
In the process of this work we are often obligated by law to create a survey map which must include evidence of occupation.
The research we perform will typically include reviewing your deed and those of surrounding properties, road alignments and other public interests, shorelines, easements and other agreements and encumbrances, historical evidence, the public record (County Auditor's office), and available credible and pertinent testimony.
Our expertise as Licensed Surveyors can help determine the limits of one's described and deeded property and which, more often than not, is fully accepted by all adjoining neighbors.
In the process of this work we are often obligated by law to create a survey map which must include evidence of occupation.
The research we perform will typically include reviewing your deed and those of surrounding properties, road alignments and other public interests, shorelines, easements and other agreements and encumbrances, historical evidence, the public record (County Auditor's office), and available credible and pertinent testimony.
Just as it sounds, this is the process of adjusting the boundary between two or more properties or lots and which cannot result in the creation of additional lots.
Each jurisdiction handles this process differently, therefore costs can vary substantially.
We always recommend consulting with an attorney whenever there is a lender involved, or property is going to be conveyed to another party or entity.
When in its simplest form, we can handle and direct you to the proper forms and formats.
Again, it is important to remember that most cities and counties have applications and specific requirements which must be addressed before they can be accepted or officially recognized.
Each jurisdiction handles this process differently, therefore costs can vary substantially.
We always recommend consulting with an attorney whenever there is a lender involved, or property is going to be conveyed to another party or entity.
When in its simplest form, we can handle and direct you to the proper forms and formats.
Again, it is important to remember that most cities and counties have applications and specific requirements which must be addressed before they can be accepted or officially recognized.
If you have recently, or are planning to refinance your waterfront property, or are in the process of constructing a new structure thereon, than your lender, insurance agent, or inspector has probably required you to get an 'Elevation Certificate'.
Your insurance company will not be able to provide a rate, and/or you will not get your final occupancy permit (where applicable) until you have acquired this.
FEMA has a process by which a portion of property, or the structure thereon can be exempted (removed) from its national maps database.
Your insurance company will not be able to provide a rate, and/or you will not get your final occupancy permit (where applicable) until you have acquired this.
FEMA has a process by which a portion of property, or the structure thereon can be exempted (removed) from its national maps database.
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