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>

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>

Who does a perc test?

• <div><p>Soil testers and licensed excavators are often the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/who-does-perc-tests.htm">professionals you hire if you need a perc test</a>. In some cases, structural engineers will also be able to conduct the test for you. In many municipalities, you’ll need your professional on-site to dig and fill the holes with water, as well as a representative from your local building department or health department. That representative is the individual who will determine whether your test passes or fails. </p></div>

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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 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>

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Last update on November 30, 2025

Reviewed in October 2024
Our project setting was a lackluster 1950's home with a a couple of obligatory native trees in the back yard. Laeken suggested planting 3 groups of mixed evergreens with mulch and space for future boulders. I absolutely loved the idea! Now, the work has been completed and even with...
Land Escapes LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
RDO Land Services treated my property like it was theirs. They made sure it looked like they would want their property to look. They went the extra mile to make sure I was happy with the final product. I would recommend this company to everyone.
RDO Land Services
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Reviewed in September 2018
I contacted Wyatt per a recommendation from a work colleague. I left a voice mail and sent an email after hours on a Friday, I received a call back within half an hour. Bryan came out the next day (Saturday) without an extra weekend charge to survey the damage, and gave me a detailed account of...
WYATT HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING INC.
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Reviewed in May 2018
We were very impressed with the service we received. The technician was knowledgeable, professional, and courteous. He called to keep us updated and he arrived at the time we had scheduled. He reviewed options with us and helped us land on an option that worked best for our needs. The unit he...
Brandon's Heating and Air
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Reviewed in March 2017
The owner Mike Johnson was prompt when he came over to survey what I needed done. He went to great lengths to accommodate my busy schedule and do the job on a weekend so I could be present when the work was done. On the day that the job was scheduled Mr. Johnson called me that morning to relay...
Choice Tree Service
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Reviewed in July 2014
Contacted the owner and he met with me same-day. We identified the property and discussed the work to be done. He had an estimate to me the following week at substantially less than another contractor in the area. He had located the corner posts within a few days of being given the go-ahead,...
American Surveying
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Reviewed in July 2014
Stopped in their office last November to inquire about their range of services, with the idea of having them perform the work in the spring. They were in the midst of remodeling but seemed polite and professional. Left my contact information. Stopped in again in February to see about getting...
McAfee Henderson Solutions
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Reviewed in June 2012
The fence install was as expected and on time and on budget, exactly what you look for in a contractor. Matt came out to survey the property where he presented numerous fence material options for us to consider. He promptly sent quotes when we made some decisions. We considered making a...
MP Fence Installation
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Reviewed in February 2012
The electrician arrived on time and worked on the problem outlet. I explained the other work I wanted done and he surveyed the areas, breaker boxes and sent an estimate for the work to be done.
Danielsan Electric
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13 years of experience

We are a new company servicing the Kansas City area. Our main goal and focus is to provide contractors in the area with a quality continuing education experience, at a more convenient time. We will focus primarily on holding continuing education courses in the evenings and on weekends. We have found that most contractors prefer to get the required educational hours fulfilled outside of their workday, as it does not take away from their income. Number of employees:1-5

Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

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

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.

Soil testers and licensed excavators are often the professionals you hire if you need a perc test. In some cases, structural engineers will also be able to conduct the test for you. In many municipalities, you’ll need your professional on-site to dig and fill the holes with water, as well as a representative from your local building department or health department. That representative is the individual who will determine whether your test passes or fails.

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.

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.

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