Avoid Problems with a Land Survey

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Land Survey Facts You Should Know
It’s wise to get a land survey on any piece of property you purchase for several reasons. First, you want to protect the investment you are about to make. For example, if you plan to sell the property, you will be required to get a land survey to reveal the boundary lines, easements and any encroachments.

You will have to get a land survey if your property is involved in a property line dispute and furthermore if you would like to know if someone is encroaching on your property.  If you are thinking about expanding, building a fence or if you want to divide up your property you will need to get a land survey of your property.

What is included in the cost for a Land Survey
The cost of your land surveying depends upon several factors such as the type of survey required, the type of terrain, and the availability of existing records and monuments and whether or not you require a map of what survey work is done. If you are lucky, you may only need to have the corner monuments verified or line stakes placed along the property line to verify the line.

Ways to Save Money On a Land Survey
Some things you, the landowner can do to lower the cost your land survey is to:

•    Furnish the land surveyor with copies of the current title policy or deed
•    Clear the brush on the property lines instead of paying someone to do it
•    Find out if you need to have your land survey mapped- costs vary greatly

Choosing the Best Land Surveyor
The competency and experience of several land surveyors should be judged before one is selected to perform the survey work. Ask to see samples of other work the property surveyor has done previously. Ask them if they have done the same job you are asking them to do for you. Make sure that it is or at least very similar, because you don’t want a construction property surveyor, who works on different properties doing a job for you when you really need a property surveyor doing the job.

Avoid problems that could come up with your property in the future, be prepared and get a legal property survey done. A good survey that meets your needs and legal requirements may cost more but will be less expensive in the long run.

Source by Melissa Peterman

Avoid Problems with a Land Survey