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>

Will I need permits to build a home?

• <div><p>Yes, new home construction will always require <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/do-i-really-need-building-permit.htm">building permits</a>, no matter where you live. In most cases, you’ll need a general construction permit, along with plumbing and electrical permits for the utility lines in your home. Depending on where you live, you’ll likely find that you also need permits for things like connection to a sewage system or installing exterior components, like decks, driveways, patios, and curb cutouts. Leave navigating the permits required for new home construction to a professional to ensure your home is built legally and safely.</p></div>

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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: Can surveyors help with floodplain identifications?

• <div><p>Yes, they assess topography and potential risks related to flooding.</p></div>

Q: How do you prepare for a land survey?

• <div><p>To prepare for a land survey, you must thoroughly check your land surveyor&rsquo;s qualifications, reviews, and fees to align with your expectations. When it is time for the survey to be conducted, ensure that you have all your documents organized and available, know and mark your property lines, and inform your neighbors that the survey is happening. </p></div>

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Last update on November 15, 2025

Reviewed in April 2021
Land Quest is an absolute joke! By far the worst company I’ve ever had dealt with. Whatever you do, DON’T RENT FROM THESE PEOPLE. I wish I could rate them 0 stars because that’s what they deserve. Unfortunately I’m still renting from them because the market is out of control in Bristol, WI and...
Land Quest Construction
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Reviewed in June 2015
I submitted a request for service online, and they promptly called me the very next morning and scheduled at a time that was very convenient for me. Joe showed up right on time, and after surveying all of the different locks, said he would do the best he could to make as few keys as possible....
Armor Lock & Safe
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Reviewed in October 2014
A refrigerator in the basement was among the items that were removed. The basement stairs are narrow and there is a small raised landing at the bottom; you need to make a 90 degree turn to get into the basement. Mike and Tyler were able to problem-solve and maneuver the refrigerator around...
Junk Happens
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Reviewed in March 2014
Jarred was on time in fact he was early witch I was very pleased to see. Jarred was very friendly, he listened to me and pointed out some issues that I have with the plumbing in the house witch I plan on having him fix. I was so impressed with his workmen ship and totally shocked at how cheap...
Badgerland Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2012
I was very new to the 'process' , parceling off a lot. Rich was extremely helpful in explaining the process of the Certified Survey Map, Stake out of Home foundations and whatever else the township & the county needed. Rich took his time to explain the details to me and was flexible with...
Cornerstone Land Surveying
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Reviewed in October 2012
We learned about Busch plaster back in 1998 from friends that had him plaster their historic lake home. I noticed the beautiful fan texture of the ceilings. As we have renovated our 6,000+ 100 year old house over the past 14 years (bigger the house, longer it takes I guess). We have used...
BUSCH PLASTERING & STUCCO
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Reviewed in September 2012
This contractor was hired by us to rebuild our front porch which was starting to fall apart. They wanted about $1,000 dollars for demo so I decided to do the demo myself. The contractors spent 1 day on the front porch and got it pretty much completed in that day however it was not finished. The...
Cook Construction & Design LLC
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Reviewed in June 2012
I needed to add an addition to my fence so I wanted the entire property line surveyed so that there would be no questions from my neighbors as far as the accuracy of my fence line was concerned. I called Bill to discuss the project and to give him some information on my property. He called me...
Bill's Land Survey Service
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Wagner Surveying Associates Inc

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Wagner Surveying Associates Inc

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We have over 40 years of experience providing accurate land survey and mapping data. We are fully licensed and certified with state and national land surveying organizations and can provide boundary and elevation data for construction, real estate, flood certifications, and much more. If you need land surveyors you can truly rely on, call Wagner Surveying Associates today!

North Coast Surveying

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28 years of experience

We are a full service Land Surveying firm. Also providing Marine Surveying and Crash Reconstruction services.

A.R. Jones Land Surveying

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A.R. Jones Land Surveying

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19 years of experience

A.R. Jones opened its doors in 2006 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin and has been serving Northern and Central Wisconsin since. We use modern surveying equipment, AutoCadd drafting software and offer a wide variety of services.

Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

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

Yes, new home construction will always require building permits, no matter where you live. In most cases, you’ll need a general construction permit, along with plumbing and electrical permits for the utility lines in your home. Depending on where you live, you’ll likely find that you also need permits for things like connection to a sewage system or installing exterior components, like decks, driveways, patios, and curb cutouts. Leave navigating the permits required for new home construction to a professional to ensure your home is built legally and safely.

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.

Yes, they assess topography and potential risks related to flooding.

To prepare for a land survey, you must thoroughly check your land surveyor’s qualifications, reviews, and fees to align with your expectations. When it is time for the survey to be conducted, ensure that you have all your documents organized and available, know and mark your property lines, and inform your neighbors that the survey is happening.

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The Washington Island, WI homeowners’ guide to land surveying services

How Much Does Site Preparation Cost? [2025 Data]

How Much Does a Land Survey Cost? [2025 Data]

How Much Does It Cost to Clear Land? [2025 Data]

Who Does Land Surveys?

8 Types of Lands Surveys and How They're Used

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