By its name, the Limited Site Survey generally only shows a “limited” number of features within the property.  These features will typically include the existing house (and other buildings such as garage or shed, if required), and may also include fences and a tree or two.  We also use this type of survey to obtain building corner elevations and roof peak elevations if you plan on increasing the height of your house.  The final product is usually an 8 ½ x 11 drawing that shows the property lines, bearings and distances around the property, the house and distances from the house to the property line(s).  We do not set physical property corner markers for a LSS.

This survey will include all the site features within the property, such as, existing buildings, eaves, fences, walls and rockeries, trees and hedges, walkways, driveway, decks and porches, curb and sidewalk, utilities, and contours. This type of survey is generally used for a major remodel, landscaping project or a new house.  The final product is usually a 24 x 36 drawing both hard copies and digital files (PDF and AutoCAD file). We do not set physical property corner markers with this survey.

Under this type of survey, we set the property corner markers and record the survey (drawing) with the County.  The ROS will typically include the boundary with dimensions, setting property markers, existing buildings on the property with dimensions from the building to the property lines, and any existing line fences or walls.  The ROS meets all the state and county requirements for this type of survey.

Typically, an ECA involves property that has a steep slope, is next to the sound or lake, a creek or wetland (this is only a partial list).  The City of Seattle has detailed requirements for properties within an ECA.  Basically, it is a boundary and topographic survey that covers not only the property but is extended 25 feet beyond the property, and the full right-of-way of the adjacent streets. We do not set physical property corner markers with this survey.