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>

Does the seller get to see the survey if a buyer pays for it?

• <div><p>If a buyer pays for a survey, the surveyor they hired will only provide results to them. It’s up to the buyer whether they share the survey results with the seller or not, even if they ultimately walk away from the deal. It’s considered good faith to share the results with the seller, though, especially if you back out of the deal, as the seller can then provide that survey to future interested parties.</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: Do surveys have to be recorded?

• <div><p>Surveys completed by licensed surveyors can be recorded with a local surveying records office, and in most cases, they will be. Filing survey reports categorize them as legal documents, and they can be used whenever legal documentation of your property&rsquo;s boundaries is needed. While you&rsquo;re not required to file survey documents, it&rsquo;s a good idea to do so. </p></div>

Q: What is the difference between a land survey and a plat?

• <div><p>A land survey includes the layout of a single property, including precise measurements and to-scale drawings of boundary lines, land improvements, and sometimes other features, like topography and drainage information. A plat map includes the layouts and boundary lines of several adjacent plots and basic structure measurements. Surveys are normally more valuable for homeowners and buyers, and plat maps are for governmental use.</p></div>

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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,...
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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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