If you’re a property owner in Maine and you’re planning on building a waterfront home on the ocean, a lake, or a river, working with Herrick & Salsbury is the best way to ensure that you’re not building in a flood risk area – and you can avoid the high cost of flood insurance. In […]
As summer rolls around, many of us start working on home and yard renovation projects, but not everyone knows that they may need a building permit before hitting the ground running. There are several benefits to getting a building permit, including that the town will inspect the work being done and help prevent your contractor […]
If you’ve been spending time at camp enjoying the sunny days of summer, chances are you’ve also started a running list of improvements, renovations, or additions you want to make before the snow falls or as soon as it melts next year. If your camp or cottage was built more than a few years ago, […]
There are many times a structure is built without first obtaining a valid building permit from the local authorities. Weekend, spur of the moment, impulse type building is one of the most common beginnings of an unpermitted structure. Picture a group of friends at camp thinking it would be nice to build a deck on […]
Wondering when you may need a land surveyor? Whether you’re buying a new property, dividing up your existing land, making improvements or just trying to solve a boundary dispute with a neighbor, a company like Herrick & Salsbury can be a big help. Wondering when you may need a surveyor to help you with a […]
There is a misconception that just because there is snow on the ground it is impossible to do a proper survey, but that is not always the case. Yes, we can survey all year round!
No one likes coming home to a letter from the Code Enforcement office, but it happens more often than you’d imagine. In the event it happens to you, here is what you can expect as you go through the process. The Letter: Code Enforcement violations should be taken seriously. If you get a letter, do […]
Whether you are buying or selling a home, having an up to date boundary survey can save you a lot of headaches and help expedite the sale process. In some cases, your realtor or broker will suggest you get a survey, but when it isn’t required, it may not come up at all. Getting ahead […]
As a property owner, one important thing to know is where the boundaries are. With clear and distinct boundary lines you’ll be able to avoid issues when building on or selling your property as well as arguments with neighbors over how far over you can build your fence. When there are conflicting views about boundary […]
You’ve taken the first step and decided it’s finally time to start that new project. You’ve got the vision in your head and your plans in hand. Now it’s time to get approval so you can get started. Anxiety can build when you are told that a local town planning board will need to review […]