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Daniel H. Elder, Land Surveyor

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Daniel H. Elder, Land Surveyor

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28 years of experience

I do almost all facets of land surveying, whether it is a boundary line(s) marked and/or re-established, subdivisions, mortgage surveys, title surveys, topography, etc.. Modern equipment and computer mapping are used to ensure accuracy. I do mostly referral work, which you know means I do things right! Call me today!

"DANIEL WAS VERY HELPFUL AND UNDERSTANDING WITH MY SITUATION. HE HAS KEPT IN TOUCH WITH ME ABOUT THE UPDATES AND THE RESULTS. THANK YOU DANIEL AND YOUR ASSOCIATE"

SANDRA W on November 2017

I do almost all facets of land surveying, whether it is a boundary line(s) marked and/or re-established, subdivisions, mortgage surveys, title surveys, topography, etc.. Modern equipment and computer mapping are used to ensure accuracy. I do mostly referral work, which you know means I do things right! Call me today!

"DANIEL WAS VERY HELPFUL AND UNDERSTANDING WITH MY SITUATION. HE HAS KEPT IN TOUCH WITH ME ABOUT THE UPDATES AND THE RESULTS. THANK YOU DANIEL AND YOUR ASSOCIATE"

SANDRA W on November 2017

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.

If you can’t find any records online, you’ll need to contact your county clerk’s office to do further research. They should have property records on file, or can at least point you in the right direction of who to contact. You can also speak with your neighbors about when their houses were built because they were likely built around the same time.

A boundary survey measures the boundary lines of the property, only the length of each property line and their locations. A land survey includes a more in-depth measurement of the property, including the heights and depths of the terrain measured by a topographic survey. A boundary survey is typically the most cost-effective method for marking and measuring property lines.

A few different types of land surveys can help determine certain features and boundaries of your property. These include:

  • Boundary surveys describe the actual borders of a property. These are generally required when trying to get construction permits issued. 

  • 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. 

  • Mortgage location surveys are usually required by lenders and title companies before financing or offering an insurance policy. 

  • Site-planning surveys are done before applying for building permits and can be issued before any major home improvements. 

  • Topographic surveys provide a formal map of land elevations. It can also describe the location and size of natural features and any land improvements.

Professional well contractors may use electromagnetic mapping to look for places with a high likelihood of water. Water access can vary significantly, even on the same property, so it can be difficult to know where to drill if you don’t have specialized tools to look for water.

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