How do I hire a land surveyor?

• <div><p>To hire a land surveyor, you need to start by searching online for reputable professionals in your area. Here are a few steps to take when making a shortlist:</p><ul><li><p>Browse land surveyor service website</p></li><li><p>Check credentials</p></li><li><p>Read customer reviews</p></li><li><p>Find their contact information</p></li><li><p>Call or email to inquire about more information</p></li><li><p>Ask how far they travel, if you’re some distance away</p></li><li><p>Find out how they charge for their services</p></li><li><p>Ask about schedule and turnaround times</p></li><li><p>Repeat these steps for one to two other services and compare pricing</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: What if I can’t find any records of when my house was built?

• <div><p>If you can&rsquo;t find any records online, you&rsquo;ll need to contact your county clerk&rsquo;s office to do further research. They should have property records on file, or can at least point you in the right direction of who to contact. You can also speak with your neighbors about when their houses were built because they were likely built around the same time. </p></div>

Q: Do you need a permit to clear land?

• <div><p>Permit requirements to clear land vary by municipality, so whether or not you need permits depends on where you live and what you&rsquo;re removing from the land. Some building departments will require permits for any underground work or excavation, meaning grinding down tree stumps on your property would require permits. Others mandate individual permits for each tree you remove. You can contact your local building department or a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/land-clearing-services/">land-clearing specialist near you</a> to see if permits are necessary for your job.</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: 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 25, 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

If you can’t find any records online, you’ll need to contact your county clerk’s office to do further research. They should have property records on file, or can at least point you in the right direction of who to contact. You can also speak with your neighbors about when their houses were built because they were likely built around the same time.

Permit requirements to clear land vary by municipality, so whether or not you need permits depends on where you live and what you’re removing from the land. Some building departments will require permits for any underground work or excavation, meaning grinding down tree stumps on your property would require permits. Others mandate individual permits for each tree you remove. You can contact your local building department or a land-clearing specialist near you to see if permits are necessary for your job.

To hire a land surveyor, you need to start by searching online for reputable professionals in your area. Here are a few steps to take when making a shortlist:

Browse land surveyor service website
Check credentials
Read customer reviews
Find their contact information
Call or email to inquire about more information
Ask how far they travel, if you’re some distance away
Find out how they charge for their services
Ask about schedule and turnaround times
Repeat these steps for one to two other services and compare pricing

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.

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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