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Frequently Asked Questions
When is a survey needed?
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Before a tract of land is bought, sold, or transferred
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Before a tract of land is subdivided
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Before land is developed or improved
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Before an easement or right-of-way is created
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When required by a lending institution
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When a boundary dispute arises
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When you think someone is encroaching onto your land
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When you want to know the location of your property corners and boundary lines
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When the legal description of your land is incorrect, inaccurate, or insufficient
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When you want a plan showing the corners, boundaries, natural, and man-made improvements on your land
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When you need expert witness testimony and documentation for courtroom proceedings
What factors affect the cost of a survey?
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The type of survey required
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Complexity and accuracy of deeds involved and the amount of research required
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The size and shape of the land
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The number and accuracy of existing property corners and boundary markers
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The terrain and vegetation of the area
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Whether a surveyor has worked in the area recently
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Whether there are any encroachments and/or boundary disputes involved
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The amount of field and office time involved in completing the survey.