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>

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Q: Should I hire a land surveyor before installing a new fence?

• <div><p>It is almost always necessary to <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/land-surveying/">hire a land surveyor near you</a> to ensure your fence sits on the right side of the property line. Mistaking the shape of your property can lead to fines and costly changes if you have to move or adjust the privacy fence&mdash;not to mention some surly looks from your neighbor. We recommend jumpstarting your fence planning in the spring to ensure there is plenty of time to map out your plan before construction season.</p></div>

Q: Can you build on undeveloped land?

• <div><p>You can&rsquo;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.</p></div>

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

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

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Reviewed in June 2024
It went very well, with one minor mishap when the trunk of the tree was cut down. It spun off the stump slightly and landed on the edge of the driveway cracking it. They offered to have it fixed, but due to the age of the driveway and it's existing condition I decided to except their generous...
All Seasons Tree Service
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Reviewed in July 2022
We are very satisfied with the new composite deck and cable railing installed by Bugle Construction. The finished product has exceeded our expectations! Mike was easy to work with from doing site survey and understanding what we wanted to have done, to providing an estimate and providing status...
Bugle Construction JMJ, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2020
Superb customer service and efficient courteous workers. My new roof land gutters look excellent! I would use them again.
Glacier Roofing and Exteriors, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2019
Don't walk, RUN from this guy. Jerry told me on the phone he’d done several patios in my neighborhood and since he had just turned down a job he had an opening for the next two weeks. He made an appointment to review the job. He stood me up. “Sorry, got busy…”. He made another appointment. Never...
Turf Pro
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Reviewed in May 2017
Horribly. I fired this company twice. After approx. four months with little to no progress made, I fired LCD. I was asked to attend a meeting to discuss that decision and after an hour of tearful apologies and excuses from the owner, I agreed to give them another chance. I fired him a second and...
Lewis Construction And Development
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Reviewed in April 2017
Couldn't have gone any better. Dave was extremely informative and patient with explaining what he felt needed to be done. Laid bait in strategic places in garage and two bait boxes outside due to house being on farm land. Will have him come back in several months to rebait the boxes and garage...
Allen Pest Control
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Reviewed in May 2015
We needed stairs from where we park our cars to our house which is down a long steep slope on a hillside. What we needed are not ordinary, everyday stairs, there are 30 total! We wanted them to accommodate us as we age so there needed to be room to use a cane or a walker or even assist someone...
Creekside Construction LLC
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Reviewed in September 2013
This location is now AutoNation Honda. I've used them since 2006 when they were originally Foothills Honda, then Appleway Honda and now AutoNation Honda. Through these changes so far, I've been generally impressed with the service, but annoyed with the and quot;Survey Requestsand quot; at the...
AppleWay Honda
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Reviewed in August 2013
I can't say enough good things about my experience with Wade and AAA. This is truly an excellent company and should be highly sought after for any home remodel needs, especially in regard to smoke damage. We came back to our home after 3 years of renting it out to find EXTENSIVE smoke and...
AAA Advanced Residential Rehab LLC
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Reviewed in May 2012
They provided a survey of part of my property. It was an extensive project. I would highly recommend them. They were a very good company to work with, it was a perfect fit. I would absolutely use this company again if needs arise.
Adams & Clark, Inc.
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Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

It is almost always necessary to hire a land surveyor near you to ensure your fence sits on the right side of the property line. Mistaking the shape of your property can lead to fines and costly changes if you have to move or adjust the privacy fence—not to mention some surly looks from your neighbor. We recommend jumpstarting your fence planning in the spring to ensure there is plenty of time to map out your plan before construction season.

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:

Planning for construction projects, like building a fence
Locating utilities, such as plumbing fixtures
Settling property line disputes
Creating subdivisions
Meeting mortgage requirements
Selling your property

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 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.

Depending on property size and complexity, usually 1-3 weeks.

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