|
|
|
Prior to purchasing land to ensure what you are buying. Prior to installing a fence, building a house, or other types of construction. Prior to dividing land into smaller parcels. When you sell a parcel of land not previously surveyed. To verify amount of land assessed for taxes. When you think someone has encroached on your land.
|
|
The cost of a survey depends on many factors: Type of survey required Existing terrain and land conditions Amount of information supplied by owner Surveyor’s knowledge of the area Availability of record information Existing monumentation Liability incurred by Land Surveyor Because of the varying conditions and requirements, it will be difficult to determine the exact fee in advance. However, based on general experience, the Surveyor can usually furnish an approximate cost. The lowest fee is not always in the best interest of the client or the Land Surveyor. A well prepared land survey will be the least expensive part of your total land investment cost.
|
|
It is not necessary to record a lot survey or all boundary surveys, but should you desire, it can be recorded at the County Recorder’s office. It must be signed and sealed by the Professional Land Surveyor. All subdivision plats and boundary surveys that create a new parcel must be recorded. |