Always depending upon the circumstances, the Surveyor will likely be including some of the following:
To locate your described boundaries on the ground, the Surveyor obtains a copy of your land description from an abstract, title opinion, title certificate, certificate of title, deed or other form of “proof of ownership”. |
| The Surveyor researches available records of your property and often adjoining properties for any possible conflicts. Using this information, the Land Surveyor takes measurements of the property lines to identify your property lines. This work may take much time and several trips to the property. |
| After measurements and research are analyzed, the Land Surveyor can determine the boundary of the property, and advise of any evidence of encroachments or defects in the description of your property. Basically, the Land Surveyor then gives you a professional opinion as to where the boundaries of your property are. |
| The Land Surveyor finds and confirms the correctness of your property corners, or replaces them as needed. Many people find that additional “points set on the property line” are helpful. These points might be used for fencing, construction, in hilly terrain, on lines which have their terminus in water, or along long property lines. If this is a benefit to you to have additional "points set online" mention this to the Land Surveyor before work has begun. Again, be up front with your needs of the Land Surveyor. This will help greatly in the long run. |
| It may be necessary to survey property adjacent to yours in order to replace property corners, or confirm that your property corners are correct. Do not be surprised to see the Land Surveyor working in your neighborhood in addition to just your property. |
| Most Surveyors use electronic distance and angle measuring equipment, as well as the traditional transit and tape. Some surveyors may use satellite positioning equipment as a measuring tool. Modern computer systems aid in efficiently gathering measurements and in evaluating all collected evidence required to perform the survey. The Surveyor takes pride in being able to use these instruments and computers to perform land surveys efficiently, accurately and cost effectively. |
| The Land Surveyor advises you of any legal matters needed to perform the Land Survey, or legal problems encountered during the Land Survey, referring you to your Attorney if needed. These matters are usually not at all obvious to the layperson. |
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