Our Director of Operations, John Valachovic, wears multiple hats at Kaaterskill. He manages the survey department under the direction of his wife Christine who is our Principal licensed land surveyor and he also handles supervising the firms day to day operations including safety and field work. John grew up in Rotterdam, NY. He graduated…
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One of Kaaterskill’s best assets is our employees. Our employees are dedicated and strive to make the company a success. Each has a story outside of their work life. This week our Structural Engineer, Bill Scribner, shares a little bit about himself, his life outside of Kaaterskill and how he came to work in the…
Definition: Busman’s Holiday: a holiday spent in following or observing the practice of one’s usual occupation. Last week company owner Christine and her husband John, went on vacation. Both have worked in surveying for years and are unable to shut off the surveyor mind even while spending a holiday in Maine. So naturally, they…
Subdividing is often the first step in developing land or selling a property. When a client comes to us hoping to change boundary lines or with an idea for a major land development, creating a subdivision is a key step in the process. Subdivisions are more than simply dividing a property into pieces. It involves…
In the western world, a signature is a legal binding contract. In the professional realm, often times a seal is required as proof of professionalism in addition to a signature. This idea dates back into ancient civilization when kings would send out official proclamations marked with their signet ring, or symbol embossed in wax that…
Designing a home means sets of drawings, blueprints and descriptions. Designing your own house is an exciting process that allows you to put together your favorite things from buildings you have seen throughout your life. But sometimes it can be hard to visualize. Seeing it on paper is completely different than what the completed building…
Hiring an engineer, an architect or a land surveyor can be intimidating. Whether you are thinking about designing your own home or want to find out licensing information for firms you are considering, you want to do your research. It can be hard to find information if you don’t know what you’re looking for so…
This spring will mark the fourteenth anniversary of Kaaterskill Associates being in business. We are proud to have worked with many different clients over the years and some clients for many years. Where we are as a company today is, of course, a result of where we have come from. Kaaterskill was originally founded in…
Waterfront property is often prime real estate. Being right on the beach, lakefront or river makes for great views to wake up to every day. Of course, living next to a body of water can be a dangerous venture. Even tamer ones like a creek can be in an area that can receive significant run…
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