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: Should I hire a land surveyor before installing a new fence?

• <div><p>It is almost always necessary to <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/land-surveying/">hire a land surveyor near you</a> to ensure your fence sits on the right side of the property line. Mistaking the shape of your property can lead to fines and costly changes if you have to move or adjust the privacy fence&mdash;not to mention some surly looks from your neighbor. We recommend jumpstarting your fence planning in the spring to ensure there is plenty of time to map out your plan before construction season.</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>

Q: What do the little lines on the tape measure mean?

• <div><p>The small lines on the tape measure either indicate inches, fractions of an inch, or centimeters and millimeters. On the imperial unit side (aka the inches side), the longest lines indicate inches, followed by the next shortest lines that indicate a half-inch, and then the quarter, eighth, and sixteenth-inch. On the metric side, the lines break down meters, centimeters, and millimeters.</p></div>

Q: What is involved in a topographic survey?

• <div><p>Detailed mapping of elevation changes and natural features on the property.</p></div>

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Last update on November 14, 2025

Reviewed in June 2023
I hired R.J. Fuselier and Associates to perform a standard boundary survey of my residential property. Chris R. responded to my request for a quote the same day. I was very impressed by his knowledge. Chris immediately understood what type of survey I needed and the urgency of my situation,...
R.J. Fuselier & Associates, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2023
Louisiana Land Art did great work on my home. They were easy to work with and I was happy with the service.
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Reviewed in August 2022
David and his team strike me as a good group of guys. Very experienced and skilled, professional, respectful of your house. I think there is probably no electrical issue you could throw at them that they wouldn't have a good solution for. Came one day to survey the situation, and the work was...
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Reviewed in July 2022
How to evaluate? Don't know. Wouldn't know if it was a great appraisal or not so great. Don't have the report and even if I did, I wouldn't know other than what the appraiser told me. Always try to be fair with these surveys but the questions are unanswerable, i.e., would you recommend? ...
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Reviewed in March 2022
Absolutely recommend Land Trees!! Ryan and his team are more than just a team, they are a family and it is reflected in their work. Honest, trustworthy, reliable, experienced.. just overall amazing guys! Best tree service in St. Charles parish and surrounding areas!
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Reviewed in April 2017
I was referred to Edgar by my sister over 7-8 years ago. At that time he was with a larger company and I began to request him and him only to come out and service my A/C. He recently branched out to begin his own business and I have stuck with him as a loyal repeat customer. He is always on...
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Reviewed in November 2015
It was "close-to-an-emergency" call. The rat came in when the house door was open, and stayed for two days. Not even with a reservation. This morning, we heard it in the bathroom, closed the door, and looked for a person to deal with it (in any way possible). We called Pied Piper after looking...
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Reviewed in September 2012
He survey the area and determined no problems, gave options for future use.
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