Why do you need a property survey?

There are many reasons you might need to have your property surveyed. Trained land surveyors provide this professional service and are generally licensed through state regulating bodies, so when looking to hire someone make sure they are properly licensed. The national average cost for a land surveyor is $450-$630, although costs can range much higher depending on land size and other factors. Often land surveying costs are on quoted on a per-foot basis, such as 50 cents to 70 cents per foot. A land survey should be able to help you:

• Define legally recognized property boundaries.
• Resolve property line disputes.
• Verify that an existing building, fence, or driveway is on your property or a property you plan to purchase.
• Verify that a feature in question (creek, tree, etc.) is within the boundaries of your property or a property you plan to purchase.
• Prepare for construction of a fence, pool, or building that is in close proximity to a neighbor’s property line.
• Determine whether you are in a designated flood zone.