House Staking – Boundary Surveys

Building staking whether it’s done for commercial or residential purposes is a process that is typically done in conjunction with boundary surveys to mark the location of a house or other proposed structure on a piece of property. This process involves the use of specialized equipment, such as total stations or GPS receivers, to locate and mark the corners or offset corners of the house or structure.

The process of house staking typically begins with the surveyor conducting a boundary survey of the property to establish the location and dimensions of the property boundaries. The surveyor will then be provided with a set of structural plans to build up the house accordingly and a site plan with appropriate building setbacks labeled to determine the location of the house or structure and to mark the corners and other relevant features of the house or structure.

The owner and builder should review any restrictions or zoning regulations and provide that to the surveyor prior to any staking, to ensure that the house or structure is being built in compliance with these regulations.

Once the house or structure has been marked, the surveyor will usually prepare a map that shows the location and dimensions of the stakes along with a point number of what was staked in the field. This report or map can be used by builders and contractors to understand the layout and dimensions of the house or structure and to ensure that it is being constructed in the correct location and to the correct specifications.

There are several reasons why house staking is important in the context of boundary surveys. Some of the main reasons include:

Planning and construction: House staking is often used as a planning tool to help builders and contractors understand the layout and dimensions of a house or structure, and to ensure that it is being constructed in the correct location. This process can help to minimize errors and delays during construction and to ensure that the house or structure is being built to the correct specifications.

The process of house staking

1. Boundary survey: The first step in the process of house staking is to conduct a boundary survey of the property. This involves using specialized equipment and techniques, such as total stations or GPS receivers, to measure and mark the boundaries of the property.
2. Review restrictions, platted building setbacks, and easements along with client-provided architectural plans, structural plans, and site plans: The careful review of these documents is needed to place the house or commercial building in an area free of restrictions or encumbrances.
3. Marking the structure corners, envelope corners or offset corners: Once documents have been reviewed and the client has approved the location of the structure, the surveyor will stake or mark the corners of the house or structure with wooden stakes or other markers.
4. Preparing a report or map: Once the house or structure has been marked and the dimensions have been recorded, the surveyor will prepare a report or map that shows the location and dimensions of the house or structure, as well as any other relevant features of the property. This report or map can be used by builders and contractors to understand the layout and dimensions of the house or structure and to ensure that it is being constructed in

Conclusion

In conclusion, marking the position and dimensions of a house or other structure on a piece of property with stakes is a crucial task. In this process, the property’s boundaries are surveyed, the existing architectural plans, structural plans, and site plans are reviewed, and its dimensions are measured and staked in the field accordingly. A professional land surveyor often carries out house staking and uses specialized tools and methods, including total stations or GPS receivers, to assure accuracy and precision.