The more information you can furnish the Land Surveyor prior to the fieldwork the more efficient the work will be, reducing your costs. Often more time is spent "verifying the correctness" of property corners, or “points of beginning” than is spent in setting property corners.
Supply information even though you might think that it might negatively affect your boundaries. It is important to understand that although you may really only want your own property lines surveyed, the Land Surveyor is also determining the boundary of the neighbors land, and must be impartial in the location of any boundary line. Some of the information you should supply may include, but is not limited to: |
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| Explain the exact purpose of the survey, defining your needs. The Land Surveyor may often suggest ideas you have not thought of. |
| Ask questions if you do not understand what is being presented or discussed. |
| Supply “proof of ownership” from a reliable source. This may include but is not limited to: The legal description of the property, (Lot , Block and Subdivision name, aliquot part description, or deed recording information), a copy of a title opinion, title search or title insurance. |
| Make available any additional old surveys, plats, plot plans or building plans. |
| Make known all disputes over corners or boundaries. |
| Supply any information you may have about the location of your property lines or corners. |
| Provide information about adjoining land owners. |
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