How do you find a land surveyor?

• <div><p>You will find a collection of licensed land surveyors in your area. Your real estate agent or construction manager may also be able to recommend a trusted professional. When speaking with prospective pros in your area, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/questions-to-ask-a-land-surveyor.htm">ask the land surveyor</a> if they are licensed in the state, have liability insurance, and can quote you a fee before starting.</p></div>

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: 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: Can you build on undeveloped land?

• <div><p>You can&rsquo;t build on undeveloped land without preparing it for construction, which involves running utilities to the site or accounting for private utilities like wells and septic systems and grading and compacting the soil for safe construction. Once you prepare the land, you can build on it as long as the project abides by local zoning regulations.</p></div>

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>

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Last update on November 15, 2025

Reviewed in July 2024
Rex was prompt to schedule an appointment and complete our survey, explaining in great detail as he worked. He was paid in person before leaving our home. We needed a statement/letter showing a professional had completed this work for a court case. He was aware of this need when hired and that...
Rex A Bradfield
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Reviewed in June 2018
I highly recommend hiring Tony's company AMG, they did a fantastic job, everything looks so much brighter after they power washed the front of my home and landing. I could see all the leaves and whatever else was up there, coming out of the gutters when they were cleaning them, now waiting for...
AMG Pressure Washing
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Reviewed in December 2014
It was one of the most awful experiences I've had for service. We had back up sewer and drain from wipes being flushed down the toilet. It happened on a Saturday and I spoke to Richard. He said he didn't want to charge me for weekend call so waited until Monday. The showers were backing up...
D & R PLUMBING INC
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Reviewed in August 2014
Mike gave me an estimate within 2-3 days of my initial phone call and completed the work less than a week later. They were very fast, curious, and did an amazing job for a very fair price. It was a much easier and most cost effective fix compared to replacing the entire concrete landing area....
A-1 Masonry
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Reviewed in July 2014
Working with Action Roofing was an excellent experience. The house lost some fascia, siding and shingles in the severe storm system that rolled through Central Illinois on November 17, 2013. I contacted several roofing companies for estimates and Action Roofing was the only one who returned my...
Action Roofing Inc
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Reviewed in July 2012
Mike is a college educated man; he is intelligent, experienced, and has excellent communication skills. It was a pleasure to work with him, and we anticipate a long relationship as we develop our country property. He knows what he is doing, and started with a survey of the land. Once he...
Mike Yordy Excavation & Land Improvement Inc
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Reviewed in April 2012
I needed to have the windows replaced on my house appoximately 22 windows and 2 patio doors. I looked into several organizations and searched angies list. I saw several very good reviews on EXCEL windows so I choose them as one of the companies to bring in for estimates I thought...
Excel Windows
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Reviewed in February 2011
The cleaning personnel worked hard and did a decent job on what they did. However, the "deep cleaning" (dusting cobwebs, wiping window woodwork, etc) just never happened. The company only allowed staff to spend an hour or so at the house, regardless of the number of cleaners working. If 3...
Merry Maids of Bloomington/Normal
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Rex A Bradfield Licensed Professional Engineer Licensed Professional Land Surveyor I Know where your property actually is. I Know if you have problems with your property. I Know how to solve your problems. I Make sure you conform to local ordinances.

"Rex came on one of the hottest days of the year, after having done another survey an hour away from here. he worked carefully and methodically to set the boundary pins for our property. He was very pleasant to work with. We enjoyed our experience."

Deanna B on July 2025

"Rex came on one of the hottest days of the year, after having done another survey an hour away from here. he worked carefully and methodically to set the boundary pins for our property. He was very pleasant to work with. We enjoyed our experience."

Deanna B on July 2025

Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

You will find a collection of licensed land surveyors in your area. Your real estate agent or construction manager may also be able to recommend a trusted professional. When speaking with prospective pros in your area, ask the land surveyor if they are licensed in the state, have liability insurance, and can quote you a fee before starting.

To prepare for a land survey, you must thoroughly check your land surveyor’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.

You can’t build on undeveloped land without preparing it for construction, which involves running utilities to the site or accounting for private utilities like wells and septic systems and grading and compacting the soil for safe construction. Once you prepare the land, you can build on it as long as the project abides by local zoning regulations.

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:

Planning for construction projects, like building a fence
Locating utilities, such as plumbing fixtures
Settling property line disputes
Creating subdivisions
Meeting mortgage requirements
Selling your property

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.

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