There are some circumstances in which you will not have an option but to retain the services of a land surveyor. As one illustration, mortgage lenders and title businesses frequently need a brand-new land survey before carrying out various transactions.

Even in situations when a land survey is not legally needed, this does not mean that you should not get one done. A land survey can give you all of the information you require regarding a particular parcel of land, allowing you to make an educated decision about how to move forward.

Common instances in which you might wish to think about employing the services of a land surveyor include the following:

• Buying a piece of real estate
  
• Building atop your land
  
• Conflicted over the location of a borderline

Buying a Piece of Real Estate

Buying a home is similar to making a substantial investment. It's common knowledge that purchasing land as an investment is almost always a good idea. On the other hand, investing in real estate that you are unable to utilize is an excellent way to throw away a significant amount of money.

A land survey often reveals a great deal of problematic information. You should get a survey of the property if you want to make absolutely certain that you are investing your money correctly. In the event that any problems are found, you have the option of continuing your search or attempting to negotiate a lower price based on the degree to which the problem complicates your plans for the land.

Building Something Upon Your Property

If you intend to construct something on your property, hiring a land surveying business is yet another scenario in which you should seriously consider doing so. When constructing a new building on the same land as an existing one, as well as when adding on to it, having a property survey done can be of great assistance. It is possible that you will be required to suspend construction if an issue is discovered after you have already begun the process.

It is possible that you will not be able to finish your project in the manner in which you had intended, and if you were constructing an addition to your home, you may end up with a large hole in the side of your home. You can steer clear of a lot of unpleasant surprises if you get the land surveyed before you start working on it.

Participating in a Territorial Dispute

In the event that you and a neighbor are disputing over the location of a boundary line, a land survey may also be of great assistance to you in this situation. A boundary survey can be helpful in resolving the conflict by elucidating the property lines between the two properties in question. In the event that your neighbor has sued you, you have the right to present a boundary disagreement as evidence in the case.

• Boundary surveys
• ALTA/NSPS surveys
• Construction surveys
• Location surveys
• Topographic surveys
• Site-planning surveys
• Subdivision surveys

A land surveyor will first inquire as to the reason(s) behind your request for a land survey, after which they will make recommendations regarding the kind of survey that is most suitable. In addition to this, they will make sure that you are both on the same page before they begin the survey by providing you with all of the information that is planned to be included in it.