Terms and Conditions

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Gill Brooks

***ALL survey requests must be accompanied by as much prior research as possible including any evidence maps, sketches, or written agreements (recorded or not recorded) that will help us determine the boundary(s) and easement(s) that are together with or reserving there from subject parcel***

K-1:

  • Boundary Staking of RECORD boundary corners ONLY
  • Sketch NOT included – see K2
  • POLs (Points-on-line) are extra points on a boundary line are NOT included and must be requested BEFORE a quote is provided
  • Easements are NOT included in a stakeout UNLESS requested in advance prior to providing a quote
  • Current Preliminary Title Report and/or Deed (with land description) are required before initiation of new job

 

K-2:

  • Boundary Staking of RECORD boundary corners
  • Survey along boundary lines ONLY
  • Structures (houses, garages, sheds, ) NOT included (unless near property boundary) – must be requested BEFORE a quote is provided
  • Current Preliminary Title Report and/or Deed (with land description) are required before initiation of new job
  • Sketch is provided showing encroachments along the property lines
  • Certification letter provided stating areas of concern near property boundary (i.e. fences, walls, roof overhands, )
  • **Points in Streams, gulches or dangerous conditions may not be found or set**

 

Topographic Survey – Whole Property or Partial (Circle One):

  • MUST provide a sketch of the area requested for both whole and partial (preferably a google earth image showing existing structures and features in order to provide an accurate quote)
  • Pictures of the current property conditions are appreciated
  • Current Preliminary Title Report and/or Deed (with land description) are required before initiation of new job
  • Does NOT include a boundary staking or the areas of concern report for encroachments(must be an additional request prior to providing a quote)
  • Does NOT show EVERY detail, but will include the significant ones (i.e. LARGE trees, fences, walls, structures, concrete work, etc.)

 

Shoreline Survey:

  • Current Preliminary Title Report and/or Deed (with land description)are required before initiation of new job
  • Any encroachments to the Shoreline must have an existing easement or an easement must be acquired before submittal to the State
  • Requires an owner consent letter, additional fees to DLNR for application and travel reimbursement
  • Preparation of a plat to be submitted to state (usually required for any renovations, remodels, construction, on a property with a shoreline)

 

Subdivision, Lot Consolidation, Consolidation and Resubdivision (Circle One)

  • A formal quote will be provided for Preliminary Subdivision, Final Subdivision, and Final Stakeout with Land Descriptions
  • Acceptance of any given subdivision or consolidation is out of our control and is at the discretion of the County of Maui or State of Hawaii.
  • Any property that is Land Court must have a lawyer BEFORE any work is

 

Creation of Easement (waterline, sewer, access, etc.)

  • Must provide a sketch of the area
  • Must provide any evidence maps, sketches, or written agreements (recorded or not recorded that will help us determine the boundary(s) and easement(s) that are together with or reserving there from subject parcel

 

POLs (Points-on-Line)

  • Must provide a sketch “red-lining” or “highlighting” the specific boundary lines where POLs will be placed Metes and Bounds (aka Legal Description or Land Description)

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS (PART II)

DISCLAIMERS:

 

  1. All quote estimates and time frames are based on information provided to the office. Any inaccurate information or undisclosed existing property conditions, especially conditions that will delay the survey process, will be billed additionally on a Time and Materials basis: $290/hr Professional Consultation, $200/hr Field Crew, $130/hr Office Calculations,

$120/hr Drafting and $75/hr Clerical.

 

  1. We DO NOT survey overgrown properties or properties that resemble a dump site (i.e. abandoned vehicles, appliances, excessive building materials, ) We are professional Land Surveyors, NOT LANDSCAPERS and we are not responsible for delays in job completion due to either of these conditions encountered in the field. If our crew reports poor property conditions, we may request that the client resolve the issue before we complete our work and we will bill for the percentage of completion up to that point, even if only travel time.

 

  1. We are also not responsible for any elements/features missed while performing a field survey (i.e. fences under foliate, water meters not visible, etc.), especially if a property is not maintained.

 

  1. Any misrepresentation of existing property conditions by the client or their representative will result in adjustments to both time frame and final invoice amount.

 

  1. Additional work not requested at time original quote is provided will delay the process and extend the completion

 

  1. The individual signing this job proposal shall assume full responsibility of payment for services rendered. Payment is due upon receipt unless invoice states We no longer accept escrow payments.
    Akamai Land Surveying, Inc. will not be responsible to bill a third party.

 

  1. Cancellation after work has begun will result in an invoice to the individual signing this form for the hours of work

 

  1. Failure to provide a gate code for access (whenever applicable) will result in a waiting

 

  1. Our schedule and calendar is constantly changing, therefore Akamai Land Surveying, Inc. is not responsible for any delays due to weather and/or circumstances beyond our control. We may reschedule with very little notice.

 

  1. Photographic evidence of boundary corners, features, shorelines, etc. may be taken at any property surveyed. Especially K2s, Topos, Shorelines, and ALTAs. These photos are used for reference and records as well as County and State submittals of surveys.

 

  1. Any boundary corners or “points” that are located in Streams, gulches or dangerous conditions may not be found or set in the field.

 

  1. It is at our discretion to use GPS or “Robotic” technology to complete the requested This is dependent on property condition and crew availability.

 

  1. All Certificate of Insurance (COI) requests and any other requests for signed agreements (i.e. specific company contracts), must be complete and available to Akamai Land Surveying to review prior to accepting and proceeding with any new work. Should your company fail to provide this upon their work request and Akamai Land Surveying, Inc. has already begun, a request for a Certificate of Insurance, setting up an online portal specific to your company/job, etc. will be declined. If you do require a COI, we reserve the right to charge you, the client, a fee for said service. If a COI request is not made at the time we have been advised to begin work, we will not provide one and you, the client, agree to pay all outstanding invoices despite a lack of COI.