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Value of retaining a Land Surveyor

Surveying is a highly technical field requiring expertise in real property law, public records research, evaluation of historic survey evidence, mathematics, and measurement systems. As a Licensed Professional, the services provided by the surveyor must comply with applicable laws, regulations, standards and codes which have been established by State, County, and Local Governments.

Employing the services of a land surveyor can help property owners avoid lawsuits or unnecessary expenses relating to land ownership, land usage, or a potential land purchase.

The Cost of a Survey

Modern survey equipment is highly accurate, but also costly. Because of the amount of labor required, both in the field as well as office calculations and public records research, a survey that seems expensive to the property owner may provide very little profit to the surveyor. The cost of surveying a piece of property is based on the difficulty and time required to complete the project. Though the exact cost of some routine survey projects (such as newer subdivision lots) can be provided, estimates are usually given because it is difficult for the land surveyor to predict the amount of work required to research city & county records, ........

When should property be surveyed
  • Before you Purchase property

  • ​If boundary location is unknown or unclear

  • Before improvements are made

  • When recommended by a lending institution

  • Whenever you believe there may be a conflict of location or use

  • When dividing a tract of property into smaller tracts

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