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Licensed land surveying serving southwest Minnesota. We specialize in the following: Legal Descriptions Boundary Locations Construction Staking Topographic Surveys We look forward to hearing from you. Call us today. We are also Rite-Way Drainage. We work to insure proper drainage in farm fields and other agricultural settings to help product maximum crop yields. Call us to set up an appointment to access your needs. Minnesota License #49020

Licensed land surveying serving southwest Minnesota. We specialize in the following: Legal Descriptions Boundary Locations Construction Staking Topographic Surveys We look forward to hearing from you. Call us today. We are also Rite-Way Drainage. We work to insure proper drainage in farm fields and other agricultural settings to help product maximum crop yields. Call us to set up an appointment to access your needs. Minnesota License #49020

Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

You can’t build on undeveloped land without preparing it for construction, which involves running utilities to the site or accounting for private utilities like wells and septic systems and grading and compacting the soil for safe construction. Once you prepare the land, you can build on it as long as the project abides by local zoning regulations.

Depending on the type of land survey, the report will mark the boundaries of your property, the topographical changes of the landscape, as well as major natural and added structures to the plot. A more detailed survey, like an as-built survey, will note the measurements of the structures and landscape following major construction. A topographic survey will also help your contractor determine the cost of land development projects.

ALTA/ACSM surveys are the most comprehensive type of land survey and, as such, tend to be the most expensive. These surveys have standardized guidelines and reports and are used in many kinds of real estate transactions to ensure consistent and accurate information is available for properties.

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

This is fairly rare, but sometimes the local government or a group like a historical society will label a tree as a landmark, or historical item. These designations almost always come with a small, on-site plaque for identification, but you should also be able to look up protected trees in your area on a city website or similar list. If the tree in question is a landmark, call your local government and ask how to proceed before making any plans.

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