Why should I have my land surveyed?

• <div><p>Land surveying can help give clear guidance on your property boundaries for numerous situations. And in some cases, having your land surveyed is a requirement. Some common reasons to have your land surveyed include:</p><ul><li><p>Planning for construction projects, like building a fence</p></li><li><p>Locating utilities, such as plumbing fixtures</p></li><li><p>Settling property line disputes </p></li><li><p>Creating subdivisions </p></li><li><p>Meeting mortgage requirements</p></li><li><p>Selling your property</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: What’s the difference between a land survey and a boundary survey?

• <div><p>A boundary survey measures the boundary lines of the property, only the length of each property line and their locations. A land survey includes a more in-depth measurement of the property, including the heights and depths of the terrain measured by a topographic survey. A boundary survey is typically the most cost-effective method for marking and measuring property lines.</p></div>

Q: How do you prepare for a land survey?

• <div><p>To prepare for a land survey, you must thoroughly check your land surveyor&rsquo;s qualifications, reviews, and fees to align with your expectations. When it is time for the survey to be conducted, ensure that you have all your documents organized and available, know and mark your property lines, and inform your neighbors that the survey is happening. </p></div>

Q: How long does a land survey take?

• <div><p>A land survey can take anywhere from a few hours to a month or more, depending on the size of the property, the type of survey, the property&rsquo;s accessibility and topography, and the availability of historical property records. A simple boundary survey to determine a fence line can be completed in a day while surveying 50 acres of undeveloped woodlands may take weeks or longer.</p></div>

Q: What information can I find in a land survey report?

• <div><p>Land survey reports have a boatload of information relevant to several scenarios. Here are the types of information contained with a survey, though it depends on your chosen type of land survey. Exact boundaries and dimensions of a given property General topography, including both natural and artificial landmarks Location of utility fixtures, like water mains Confirmation of any easements or encroachments on a piece of property Assessment of land elevation to buy flood insurance Updated information to add to a pre-existing property map</p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2021
Jose is very personable and professional. He told me exactly what he could do, what he would do if it was his property, and ways to improve the yard. His quote was even the lowest of the 4 quotes i received. Jose and Ivan did a great job of leveling the land, preparing the soil, fixing the...
South County Landscapes, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2017
At the estimate, Tony arrived on time, surveyed the property, made good recommendations for the number and location of cameras and gave us an estimate. We already had an excellent recommendation for his services and had one other estimate, which was twice the cost, so we went with Tony. Tony...
Precise Communications Inc
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Reviewed in November 2016
The survey was done weeks behind schedule. I had to keep calling to see when they do the survey. I never saw the stakes in the ground.
McClung Surveying
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Reviewed in October 2015
I am a HOA President in LA. We have five units with water leak problem when the rain is little excessive. I contacted CA Construction Center with "A" ratings with Angie's List. A good start. A survey was made of the leak problem of affected units and, as I must, asked for a "ball park"...
California Construction Center
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Reviewed in August 2015
Contacted Don Moore, who is the owner of the Company. He is an expert in Home Security, with many years of experience in the home security industry. Highly recommended by many of my neighbors. I had an ADT system that was about 7 years old. I wanted to convert the system over to Moore...
Moore Protection
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Reviewed in May 2015
They are relocating backyard patio lights, installing switches and timers. They are very quick with responding. I called yesterday, they came out today to do the surveying and they will be out on Monday. They gave me a detailed report.
Powell Electric
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Reviewed in April 2013
When we first showed interest in getting an estimate, we had to delay our plans of moving forward on fixing the chimney. However, they kept touching base very regularly to see if we were ready to start the project. When we decided to move on this project, the work was scheduled two months...
Boston Brick & Stone, Inc
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Reviewed in January 2012
Juan came out to do a estimate of my roof repair. He actually went on top of the roof to check it out where as the other company did not. Juan gave me a estimate once he completed the survey of the roof. I had explain to him tile was falling from the roof to the ground and the possible accidents...
JC Estrada Roofing Inc
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Reviewed in December 2011
Neil came; surveyed each task; and got right to work. No time was wasted. Even when to Orchard Supply & Hardware and got correct bolts for desk chair, stripping for windows, and seal for toilet. Knocked out all tasks thoroughly and without dawdling. Changed me much less than he had estimated. I...
310Handyman
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Reviewed in August 2009
Tim Gordon, who did the survey of what we had and the logistics of the apartment building we were in was on time, professional, and dependable. He gave us an estimate that was definitely fair given what we had to move. It wasn't cheap, but it was reasonable if the job was done well. And the...
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