What are the different types of land surveys?

• <div>A few different types of land surveys can help determine certain features and boundaries of your property. These include:<ul><li>Boundary surveys describe the actual borders of a property. These are generally required when trying to get construction permits issued. </li><li>Location surveys provide much of the same information as a boundary survey but also include in-depth information about any improvements made to your property. </li><li>Mortgage location surveys are usually required by lenders and title companies before financing or offering an insurance policy. </li><li>Site-planning surveys are done before applying for building permits and can be issued before any major home improvements. </li><li>Topographic surveys provide a formal map of land elevations. It can also describe the location and size of natural features and any land improvements. </li></ul></div>

How do I hire a land surveyor?

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

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

• <div>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.</div>

Q: How often should land surveys be conducted?

• <div>Before property transactions or major improvements to ensure accuracy.</div>

Q: How long does it take for perc test results?

• <div>Professionals who complete perc tests can usually do them in a single day. Including excavating to expose the test site, filling the hole with water, and monitoring it while it drains, you can expect the test to take between four and eight hours total. It&rsquo;s possible that you&rsquo;ll get the results the same day, but some companies may take a few days to get official results.</div>

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Worked with Randy from Amerisite Land Survey. He did an excellent job surveying my property and marking the entire border of my lot with stakes and pins. Randy initially told me he would be able to do the job in 3-4 weeks. 3 weeks later he let me know he would be out the following week and he...
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A J Rose was a pleasure to deal with. When I set up my appointment, they gave me a two hour window of when they would show up. The day of the service, I got a call from the service guys telling me when that would be at my house. They showed up at my door exactly when hey said they would. They...
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