Frequently asked questions.

What type of survey do I need?

See our services page to get an idea of what type of project you need. If you’re still unsure, please provide as much information as possible.

Here’s a list of the information we typically ask for:

  • Tax lot number- see below for more information.

  • The address of the project site.

  • A detailed description of what you want to accomplish with this project. Why are you starting this project and what is the goal?

  • Contact information for those we’ll be working with such as the landowner, architect, and a billing contact

What is a Tax Lot?

A tax lot is the record of a property’s transactions and relevant tax information. You can find your tax lot using your county’s website. If your property is in Tillamook County, you can find yours here.

A tax lot number may also be labeled as the “map number” or “assessor’s number” and will look something like:

  • 2N11W03AB 300

  • 2S-11-03-AB-300

  • Account Number i.e. { Account #867569 }

COMMON SURVEY TERMS - Here are some terms you might hear from your surveyor.

Angle - The angle between two lines, 90 degrees is a common example.

Bearing - The angle between two points (i.e N 90 degrees W)

Flagging- Thin 1” colored ribbon marker for a variety of items.

Find and Flag- Locating existing survey markers and “flagging” them with markers.

Lathe - Often 2-4’ X 1/4” wooden stakes marking various items.

Line - The line between two points

Monument - Common reference to property corners and or control points, a common survey term.

Post - A temporary marker, of varying material marking specific objects

Rebar - A common survey marker for property corners.

Reference point - Marker used only for survey purposes, does not reflect any property boundary, often marked in pink.

Stake - A variety of items, typically wooden, often written on as identifiers.

Temporary Marker - Variety of items (80d nails, mag nails, finished nails, wooden hubs, stakes, lathe, posts, etc….)