What happens if your land survey is inaccurate?

• <div><p>If you or your mortgage lender think your land survey needs to be more accurate, double-check the survey report and get at least a second opinion from the original surveyor and an inspector, if possible. Although it’s unlikely, even reputable surveying companies can make mistakes. An inaccurate survey can cause problems down the road in the case of any property line disputes, so it’s best to resolve any inaccuracies as quickly as possible.</p></div>

What are the different types of land surveys?

• <div><p>A few different types of land surveys can help determine certain features and boundaries of your property. These include:</p><ul><li><p><b>Boundary surveys </b>describe the actual borders of a property. These are generally required when trying to get construction permits issued. </p></li><li><p><b>Location surveys</b> provide much of the same information as a boundary survey but also include in-depth information about any improvements made to your property. </p></li><li><p><b>Mortgage location surveys</b> are usually required by lenders and title companies before financing or offering an insurance policy. </p></li><li><p><b>Site-planning surveys</b> are done before applying for building permits and can be issued before any major home improvements. </p></li><li><p><b>Topographic surveys</b> provide a formal map of land elevations. It can also describe the location and size of natural features and any land improvements. </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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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>

Q: How do well drillers know where to drill?

• <div><p>Professional well contractors may use electromagnetic mapping to look for places with a high likelihood of water. Water access can vary significantly, even on the same property, so it can be difficult to know where to drill if you don&rsquo;t have specialized tools to look for water.</p></div>

Q: How hard is it to buy a house for the first time?

• <div><p>Several government-backed lending programs can help first-time home buyers purchase a home with little money down. FHA, USDA, and VA loans are options for qualifying borrowers, though many conventional mortgage lenders will lower down payment rates to as low as 3 percent.</p><p> </p></div>

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Reviewed in April 2023
Simple version: I asked them to do a simple fluorescent-to-LED light exchange in my shop. They did the easy half and never came back, despite multiple calls and this letter. AND sent me an invoice for the whole job ! It’s hard for me to express how Disappointed and Astonished that a business...
NELSON ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in February 2019
We agreed to what seemed like a high price for a simple remodel and paid in late Oct 2018. It is now Feb 5, 2019 and we have nothing. He has cancelled, rescheduled and otherwise done his best to avoid us since being paid. According to his proposal: Create partial plans for first floor and...
GENESIS ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
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Reviewed in July 2017
This is the worst quality home we've ever purchased and we bought with Kimberley because they led us to believe it would be the complete opposite. One would think the house would have been very well put together since the foundation was dug on December 9th 2015, poured December 16th, 2015, and...
KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT
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Reviewed in April 2017
Alan was awesome to work with. He fit us in right at the end of last season. We had just moved into our house and needed a fence installed for our dog, Charlie. I was out of state and unable to get in contact with my neighbor to get his opinion about the fence. Alan spoke with our neighbor and...
Comegys Fence Construction
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Reviewed in December 2016
The business owner, Michael Johnston, came out to review and bid on a complete bathroom remodel in our home. Mike was not the cheapest bid, but I was impressed with the way he surveyed the job, his knowledge and professionalism regarding the details that I wanted included in the work. In short,...
MJ Construction
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Reviewed in January 2015
Showed up on the day they said. Installed the unit. However, as previously agreed with the guy they sent out to survey the job, they did not have the ability to use the Pex cold water line. They wanted to use a saddle clamp to tap into a copper cold water line. This was not acceptable, so...
C AND K Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
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Reviewed in September 2014
They cleaned the carpet in the living room, 2 bedrooms, den, stairs, landing, and added Scotch Guard. They were able to remove spots I had worked on several times but they always came back. It has been over a year now and those spots are still gone! I would recommend them and will definitely...
Superior Carpet & Upholstery care
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Reviewed in June 2014
I was looking for a company to provide organic lawn care to control weeds in my lawn. I contacted this company and they came out promptly to survey my lawn. We customized a program that I felt comfortable with and they did a nice job providing the services requested. They made sure all gates...
Safe Earth Lawn & Turf Inc
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Reviewed in November 2013
Mark was great to work with. My job was a small one and one that most other companies I called didn't even want to bother with. I was trying to get my house ready for sale and needed the steps repaired fairly quickly. Mark came to look at my problem and gave me a very reasonable estimate. He...
Mark Walters Walls
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Reviewed in November 2013
The experience with Landal's concrete was excellent and we are so glad that we chose Mike to do the job. Mike was awesome to work with and the crew that came to pour the concrete was professional, timely and cleaned up after the job was completed. We couldn't be happier with the results and I...
Landals Concrete
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Fowler Consulting LLC is located in Des Moines, Iowa. We provide commercial, subdivision and residential clients with highly accurate and precise land surveys. Additional services include, but are not limited to: • Plats of subdivision • Construction layout • Land title surveys • Plats of surveys • Boundary surveys For more information, please call. We look forward to serving you and providing quality, professional services.

Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

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

Professional well contractors may use electromagnetic mapping to look for places with a high likelihood of water. Water access can vary significantly, even on the same property, so it can be difficult to know where to drill if you don’t have specialized tools to look for water.

Several government-backed lending programs can help first-time home buyers purchase a home with little money down. FHA, USDA, and VA loans are options for qualifying borrowers, though many conventional mortgage lenders will lower down payment rates to as low as 3 percent.

If you or your mortgage lender think your land survey needs to be more accurate, double-check the survey report and get at least a second opinion from the original surveyor and an inspector, if possible. Although it’s unlikely, even reputable surveying companies can make mistakes. An inaccurate survey can cause problems down the road in the case of any property line disputes, so it’s best to resolve any inaccuracies as quickly as possible.

A few different types of land surveys can help determine certain features and boundaries of your property. These include:

Boundary surveys describe the actual borders of a property. These are generally required when trying to get construction permits issued.
Location surveys provide much of the same information as a boundary survey but also include in-depth information about any improvements made to your property.
Mortgage location surveys are usually required by lenders and title companies before financing or offering an insurance policy.
Site-planning surveys are done before applying for building permits and can be issued before any major home improvements.
Topographic surveys provide a formal map of land elevations. It can also describe the location and size of natural features and any land improvements.

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