Kelly Survey

05/25/2026

BEFORE YOU BUILD… GET A LAND SURVEY FIRST! 📐

One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is jumping into a project without knowing exactly where their property lines are.

At Kelly Surveying & Planning, we often see homeowners install:
✔️ Fences
✔️ Sheds
✔️ Patios
✔️ Additions
✔️ Driveways
✔️ Pools
✔️ Concrete work
✔️ Landscaping improvements

…only to find out later that part of the project crosses a property line, breaks setback rules, or causes drainage problems.

Getting a professional land survey before construction starts can save you a lot of stress, time, and money.

A current property survey can help:
✅ Pinpoint exact property boundaries
✅ Avoid costly neighbor disputes
✅ Make sure your project meets setback requirements
✅ Help contractors lay everything out correctly
✅ Prevent expensive removal or relocation costs
✅ Help with zoning and construction permits
✅ Identify easements, rights-of-way, and encroachments

Even something as simple as a fence being a few feet over the line can turn into a big legal and financial headache later on.

05/01/2026

On the Open Road: Today we are surveying near President Ulysses S Grant family’s house during the final days of the Civil War located in Burlington City, New Jersey he was in residence on the day of Abraham Lincoln‘s death.

03/31/2026

Scanning docks for NJ DEP tidelands survey.

01/10/2026

After 58 years of surveying we run into some unusual things. This is a very friendly goat that I met and wanted to become a surveyor. 

01/08/2026

10/10/2025

Understanding the Different Types of Land Surveys in New Jersey

Not all surveys are the same — and choosing the right type for your project can save time, money, and potential disputes. In New Jersey, common survey types include Boundary Surveys, Topographic Surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, and Flood Elevation Certificates. Each serves a specific purpose.

A Boundary Survey establishes the precise property lines, while a Topographic Survey shows natural and man-made features like trees, contours, and utilities — often needed for site design or drainage planning. An ALTA/NSPS Survey provides the most comprehensive detail for commercial transactions, ensuring compliance with national standards. Meanwhile, an Elevation Certificate determines a property’s elevation relative to FEMA flood zones. At Kelly Survey, we guide clients toward the right service for their needs — helping homeowners, builders, and title professionals make confident, informed decisions.

09/19/2025

Doing final as-built surveys and Wildwood Crest NJ today.

Kelly Survey, a family owned business, has 52 years of experience in Land Surveying, Construction La

04/25/2025

Kelly Survey has hit the big
Leagues!

Kelly Survey, a family owned business, has 52 years of experience in Land Surveying, Construction La

04/25/2025

Kelly Survey has hit the big leagues. Tabernacle TWP NJ

02/04/2025