Importance of a Recent Survey

The purchase of real estate is a significant investment.

A Land Survey is the measurement of real property that shows all boundaries and existing features of a tract of land within the guidelines of state law and professional organizations. A Land Survey should include the location and description of all property corners and boundaries, all physical improvements, means of access from a public right-of-way, location and description of any fences along or near your boundaries and any other physical and visible matters which could affect your use and enjoyment of your property.

If you buy or improve property without an accurate and recent Land Survey, you may later discover that your house, a new addition, or your fence is partially located on your neighbor's property. These problems can be avoided or discovered by first having a survey performed. The assurances and protection of a Land Survey completed by a Licensed Professional can be performed at a fraction of the cost of correcting any mistakes later.

A recent survey will reflect any changes that may have occurred to property such as:

• Creation of easements for municipalities or utilities.
• Restrictions that may have been added.
• Right of way conveyances.
• Destroyed or lost monumentation and boundary lines.
• Encroachments due to improvements on or off property