What happens if your land survey is inaccurate?

• <div><p>If you or your mortgage lender think your land survey needs to be more accurate, double-check the survey report and get at least a second opinion from the original surveyor and an inspector, if possible. Although it’s unlikely, even reputable surveying companies can make mistakes. An inaccurate survey can cause problems down the road in the case of any property line disputes, so it’s best to resolve any inaccuracies as quickly as possible.</p></div>

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Q: How long does a land survey take to complete?

• <div><p>Depending on property size and complexity, usually 1-3 weeks.</p></div>

Q: How hard is it to buy a house for the first time?

• <div><p>Several government-backed lending programs can help first-time home buyers purchase a home with little money down. FHA, USDA, and VA loans are options for qualifying borrowers, though many conventional mortgage lenders will lower down payment rates to as low as 3 percent.</p><p> </p></div>

Q: How long is a land survey good for?

• <div><p>Land surveys don&rsquo;t technically expire. They do serve as a point of reference and a snapshot of your property, though, so as soon as you make changes to your property (and even if your neighbor makes certain changes to theirs), your existing land survey becomes inaccurate, and a new one must be done. Even if you don&rsquo;t make any changes to your property, many states only guarantee the accuracy of a land survey for five to ten years.</p></div>

Q: What type of land survey is the most expensive?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2024
Twisted H land management showed up on time very respectful and very responsive to any phone calls or text messages would definitely recommend to anybody
Twisted H Land Management LLC
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Reviewed in October 2021
Did a great job landed trees exactly where he said he wanted them. Very professional and knowledgeable. I would recommend him for anybody
Tree 53
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Reviewed in August 2021
Once the electrical box was opened and assessed it was apparent that the electrical box was pulled away from the house wall by the ground settling. Much of the wood frame behind the box had experienced water damage requiring long screws to seek enough wood meat to pull the box back to the brick...
JAG Electric
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Reviewed in April 2015
Land Tree Service is reliable and professional. Fair price and excellent work. I highly recommend them.
Land Tree Service
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Reviewed in May 2014
The guttering/downspouting work went well & in a timely manner. The landscaping in front of my garage--a different story: The land slopes just slightly toward my house & as a result water was pouring into my garage (which is a part of the house) & flooding it everytime we had a hard rain. I...
HOME PRO
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Reviewed in June 2012
It started out as a nightmare. The original technician was unprofessional and did not install the outlet correctly. However, I contacted the company and was also asked to do a telephone survey. After voicing my complaints , a new technician came out and fixed the problems and was VERY competent...
Mr. Electric of Jasper County
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Reviewed in June 2010
It went great. Although he didnt actually perform any services, Steve surveyed the issues and and spent time to address each one by helping me understand the cause and effect of what was occuring with our air conditioning. He was super kind, very knowledgeable and didn't try to sell me anything....
Z1-2 Call For Service
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Reviewed in October 2004
I NEVER TALKED WITH THE PEOPLE WHO ACTUALLY DO THE WORK NOR DID I EVER RECEIVE A TELEPHONE CALL FROM THE SCHEDULER. THE RECEPTIONIST I TALKED WITH WAS VERY POLITE AND HELPFUL THE FIRST TIME I CALLED, BUT WHEN I FOLLOWED UP AFTER NOT RECEIVING THE PROMISED CALL FROM THE SCHEDULER, SHE WAS NOT...
The Davey Tree Expert Company
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Depending on property size and complexity, usually 1-3 weeks.

Several government-backed lending programs can help first-time home buyers purchase a home with little money down. FHA, USDA, and VA loans are options for qualifying borrowers, though many conventional mortgage lenders will lower down payment rates to as low as 3 percent.

Land surveys don’t technically expire. They do serve as a point of reference and a snapshot of your property, though, so as soon as you make changes to your property (and even if your neighbor makes certain changes to theirs), your existing land survey becomes inaccurate, and a new one must be done. Even if you don’t make any changes to your property, many states only guarantee the accuracy of a land survey for five to ten years.

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.

If you or your mortgage lender think your land survey needs to be more accurate, double-check the survey report and get at least a second opinion from the original surveyor and an inspector, if possible. Although it’s unlikely, even reputable surveying companies can make mistakes. An inaccurate survey can cause problems down the road in the case of any property line disputes, so it’s best to resolve any inaccuracies as quickly as possible.

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