Researching your Property Information

Express Research Option

If your schedule is tight, we can complete your introductory research for you and
prepare a quote or an estimate quickly for $225.  If you elect to shop among other
surveyors, the introductory research will be useful to obtain competing quotes and
estimates.  If you elect to postpone surveying services, the introductory research
is yours to keep and may be of future use with other surveyors, architects or
engineers.  If you would like to order a quote including the Express Research
Option, please visit our Quotes & Estimates page, fill out the form, check the
Express Research Option box, and send a check to us. Our mailing address is
listed on the Home page and the Contact Us page.

Discount Research Option

Many homeowners have critical information in their files including property tax
information, closing documents, deeds, title reports and mortgage inspections.  
Other documents may be readily available at municipal or county offices.  Many
homeowners prefer to complete their own introductory research to save money.

How to Complete your own Introductory Research

Real Estate Tax Assessor’s Office - Usually located at your Town Hall.
Look up your property by Name or by Location.  
Record The Tax Map ID Number
Record the Deed Reference, Book & Page.
Determine where the Land Evidence (RI-town) or Registry of Deeds Office (MA-
county) is.  
Obtain a copy of the portion of the Tax Map upon which your property is shown.

Registry/Land Evidence Office - In Rhode Island, the Land Evidence Office is
also at the Town Hall.  In Massachusetts, the Registry of Deeds is in the County
Offices.  
Obtain a copy of the deed for your property
Determine if the deed mentions a plan or plat.  
Obtain a copy of the plan or plat mentioned in the deed.  

Surveying will almost always require more research than this.  The introductory
research collected here is a good place to start.  It will be useful information to
have on file, and it is the minimum that is required to prepare a quote or estimate
for Express Surveying services.

If you would like a free quote or estimate, please visit our Quotes & Estimates
page and fill out the form.