Title & Boundary Surveys
Boundary Surveys - Rural and Urban
The most valuable asset for the average person or couple is their investment in a home and real estate. Whether you currently own a home or are planning to buy one, you want to ensure that it’s a wise investment. Homeowners who know they will benefit from the services of an attorney, home inspector or real estate agent often don’t know about the valuable service that a licensed land surveyor can provide.
What is a boundary survey?
As with many types of professional services, a licensed land surveyor can provide different services depending on your exact needs. An ordinary boundary survey will typically involve locating existing boundary markers or setting new markers, locating structures on the property and providing a drawing. The drawing is typically called a Certificate of Survey. A boundary and topographic survey will include the previously described services plus the location and mapping of landscaping, trees and other natural features. A licensed land surveyor can also assist you with land subdivisions and boundary adjustments.
Why get a boundary survey?
When purchasing real estate, you acquire certain rights to land described on your deed. Improvements you see on the ground such as fences, landscaping, buildings and trees may or may not all be in conformity with your deed. Under certain circumstances, the physical use of your property by neighbors can result in a claim of ownership. Your rights can also be restricted by easement or other uses.
When should a boundary survey be done?
- When property is divided into parcels
- When property is to be sold, purchased or mortgaged.
- When property improvements are planned
- When government regulations require a survey and drawing of your property.
- When the location of property boundaries or corners is uncertain.
- When property trespass or encroachment is evidenced or suspected.
Browse to our other Surveying services:
Engineering and Architectural Design Surveys
Section Corner Remonumentation
Right-of–Way and Easement Acquisition Surveys