Land Acquisition

Land AcquisitionRight-of-way acquisition was added in 1997 to the broad range of consulting services offered by Vaughn & Melton.  Since that time we have concentrated on projects operating under the laws of eminent domain, and conforming to the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended.

The intent of the right-of-way team is to provide a quality service with an attention to detail that is the best in the industry.  We strive to provide the various clients we serve with a true turnkey product.  Many of our employees begin with numerous years of transportation department experience, which we supplement with state sponsored training, IRWA training, and many hours of in-house training.  Communication is important in our process, both with each other and with the public.  Our process is heavy on public involvement and the individual interview process.  Our ultimate goal is for the property owner to have a sense of fair dealing years after the final construction has been completed.

 

 

Featured Projects
TDOT Utility Relocation Acquisitions, Interstate 81 Exit 8

TDOT Utility Relocation Acquisitions, Interstate 81 Exit 8

Vaughn & Melton provided utility relocation easement acquisitions for the I-81 Exit 8 interchange construction project.  The scope of work included the management of temporary and permanent easement permits for a total of 14 tracts.  The tracts included six sewer ...

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US 460 Right of Way Acquisition

US 460 Right of Way Acquisition

This project consisted of acquiring 26 mineral parcels, including several very large tracts owned by major mineral land companies, such as Berwind Natural Resources Corporation and Big Sandy Land Company, and 17 natural gas well parcels mostly owned by national ...

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Conner Road Bridge Replacement

Conner Road Bridge Replacement

Vaughn & Melton was selected by the Knox County Government to provide right-of-way acquisition services for the Conner Road Bridge Replacement over Bull Run Creek.  This project consists of four tracts and is being administered through TDOT’s Local Programs and ...

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Virginia 83 (Lovers Gap Road)

Virginia 83 (Lovers Gap Road)

Located in the mountainous section of Virginia’s Buchanan County, this reconstruction updated a dangerous and busy section of VA 83 starting at what is known as “Lover’s Gap” extending easterly toward Varsant.  This project included seventeen parcels, with one out ...

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Core Land Acquisition Services:

  • Title Reports
  • Appraisals (Surface &Mineral)
  • Acquisitions (Easement & Mineral)
  • Curatives
  • Appraisal Reviews
  • Negotiations
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Closings
  • Replacement Housing Calculations