Not to be mistaken for a foolproof complete list, but here are some ideas that will help both yourself and the Land Surveyor . . . |
| Contact the surveyor well before the survey is needed. |
| When contacting a Land Surveyor, you need not visit their place of business. |
| Allow enough time. Researching and planning project will be needed, and your job has to fit into the workload of the Land Surveyor. |
| Ask if they have worked in your area, surveyed your property before, or maybe your neighbors. (Land Surveyors familiar with the area are usually more cost effective than those who are not.) |
| Ask the Land Surveyor what experience they have in performing the type of survey that you are requesting. |
| Ask the Land Surveyor to show you proof that he or she is a Registered Professional Land Surveyor. |
| Ask if they are able to complete the Land Survey within the time frame you require. |
| Ask if the cost per hour, or is the cost per job. |
| Ask when do you have to pay. |
| Ask if you need some extra copies of the Land Survey. |
| Ask if the Land Survey will be “filed”, and if so, where. |
| Ask if you would like to be shown your property lines and corners in the field. |
| Ask how you could find your property lines years from now based on you’re Land Survey. |
| Don't mistake traverse lines for your property lines. Ask where your property corners and lines are, and feel free to ask the Land Surveyor for help and advice. This is one of the reasons you hired the Land Surveyor.
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| Inspect your property lines regularly, protect your property corners from destruction by others, and never move or relocate property corners. |
| Don't seek the cheapest Land Surveyor; select one who will do the best, satisfactory job for you. |
Ask questions if you do not understand what is being presented or discussed.
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Land Surveying FAQ’s (frequently asked questions)
When do I need a Survey? | What can a Surveyor do for me? | What should I ask the Surveyor? | What information do I supply?
What will the Surveyor do? | What do I get from a Survey? | Do they change the boundaries? | What about building a fence?
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