Do I need a Land Survey for building a garage or an addition?
Land Surveying, building and construction are all a process. When this process includes Land Surveying, you are looking at "the whole picture" of developing the land with the planned improvements to the site. |
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| Most public agencies require a Land Survey to obtain a building permit. From a practical standpoint, you should protect your investment by making sure you are building on your own property. Along with the information required to build a fence, the location of any existing structures may be helpful. This information should be shown on a boundary survey with improvements. If new improvements are significant, the preparation of a topographic map may help to determine a finished floor elevation that will allow for both drainage and a pleasing appearance. |
| After the preparation of construction plans, a Land Surveyor can stake the proposed building corners to ensure that the information is transferred accurately to the ground and to final construction. This will make sure that you meet setback requirements and other restrictions enforced by any local government agencies. Failure to comply with zoning laws and ordinances could result in the loss of a future sale if the purchasers have an up-to-date survey done. Mortgage lenders generally do not advance money until zoning law infringements are cleared up. |
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