SURVEYING & RIGHT-OF-WAY

Smart Services, Inc. provides a wide range of surveying services meeting the needs of our public and private clients. Our firm was built on the performance of Mortgage, ALTA, and Boundary surveys where we established a solid reputation for quality and accurate work. Since our start we have expanded our services to include Horizontal and Vertical Control Surveys, Basemaps & GIS, Right-of-Way Plans, Topographic Surveys, GNSS Surveys, Terrestrial based LiDAR, Route Surveys, Cadastral Surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, Hydrographic Surveys, As-Built Surveys, FEMA Flood Mapping & Elevation Certificates, and Construction Staking.

We employ survey crews equipped with Robotic Total Stations, Terrestrial Scanners, ODOT VRS and RTK GNSS systems, static GNSS systems, and optical levels. We have the CADD and GIS expertise to prepare high quality basemaps, right-of-way plans per ODOT Design Manual Guidelines and Specifications, and GIS mapping tailored to our client’s needs.

Topographic Surveys

Topographic Surveys provide horizontal and vertical locations for a project. Various services can be covered within a project survey, including utility location, bathymetric data, outfall and invert elevations, and establishment of permanent control markers. Our ground survey data can also be supplemented with LiDAR. Our finished product can be provided electronically with all linework showing the surveyed surface features, utilities, and contours within a project area. We have completed surveys for lake volume calculations, site development, trail improvements, water and sewer lines, and roadway projects.

Route Surveys and Project Survey Control

Roadways, highways, and water and sewer line projects often require a Route Survey for planning of the right-of-way. The field survey provides for the location of right-of-way lines and centerline in relation to property lines and other features. Survey controls are established to set a base for consistent and accurate horizontal and vertical control.

As-Built Surveys

As-built surveys can field locate items such as structure locations, invert elevations, pipe material, finished floor elevation and pipe grades. Once data is collected in the field we analyze and compare the data to the construction plans. Record mylars can be produced, illustrating items not within acceptable construction tolerances.

Construction Staking

Smart surveyors use construction plans to stake reference points for the construction of buildings, roads, or other improvements. We perform all calculations necessary for the field crew to accurately stake the project as designed. Site grade staking can also be performed on a grid pattern.

Mortgage Location Surveys

Lenders often require that potential parcel problems, such as encroachments, are identified prior to closing a loan. The “Standards for Mortgage Location Surveys” as defined in Chapter 4733-38 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) are followed. Our surveyors have been providing mortgage location surveys for over 25 years.

GPS & GIS

Trying to meet the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) regulations? Smart Services uses survey-grade GPS receivers and handheld data collectors for use in our collection of GIS data. Data collected in the field is then mapped using AutoCAD and/or GIS software to meet the specific needs of our client.

ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys

Boundary & Line Staking Surveys

Want to make sure you are building your fence on your property? We provide boundary surveys including field measurement, courthouse research, legal description, and preparation of a plat for determining boundary lines. The “Standards for Boundary Surveys” as defined in Chapter 4733-37 of the OAC. To make the process go smoothly we can take the legal description to the county engineer’s office for pre-approval. Line staking surveys can also be provided, setting iron pins, concrete markers, or other permanent or temporary markers indicating the property boundary.

FEMA Flood Mapping & Elevation Certificates

Are you concerned your building is in a floodplain? A Flood Elevation Certificate provides data to help properly rate properties for flood insurance and is used by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). An Elevation Certificate can determine where a structure is located in relationship to the base flood elevation. Flood mapping surveys can be performed to allow detailed calculations for determining flood impacts on development sites and other areas being improved. We can also submit on-line elevation certificate forms directly to FEMA.

Other Services

Traffic Engineering

Smart Services, Inc. has the resources to perform a full range of services in traffic engineering and transportation planning. We have certified Professional Traffic Operations Engineers in-house to collect and manage all your traffic and data needs. Our services include:

Traffic Signal Design/Retiming
Signal System Optimization
Pavement Marking/Signs
Traffic Control for School/Pedestrian Crossings
Corridor Studies
Safety Studies
Signal Warrant Studies
Traffic Impact Studies
Access Management Plans
Design Traffic
Traffic counting services

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Environmental Services

We provide a vast array of environmental consulting services to assist our clients through local, state, and federal regulatory processes. Our services include:

Wetland and Stream Services
- Delineation and Assessment
- Section 404/401 Waterway Permitting
- Creation, restoration, and enhancement
Site & Soil Evaluations
Phase I and Phase II ESAs
Wetland Treatment Design
- Acid Mine Drainage
- Storm Water
- Residential/Commercial Waste Water
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Documentation
Threatened & Endangered Species Investigations

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