Why do I need a Land Survey?

When do I need a Survey?

• When purchasing, subdividing, or selling land
• Before building a house, fence, or other improvements close to the property/zoning setback line
• When required by local authorities prior to the issuance of a building or other permit
• For drainage planning, topographical and subsurface utility studies
• When purchasing Title Insurance
• When the Property line location is in question and/or an encroachment is suspected

What will a Land Survey cost?

The fee depends on many factors including:

• Type of survey, size, shape and accessibility of the property, terrain, vegetation and time of year
• Availability and credibility of existing records and monuments in the vicinity of the subject property
• Conflicting or ambiguous deed calls and monuments, hostile or uncooperative neighbors
• Applicable State and Local Standards

Fax or e-mail a copy of the deed, and the Assessors Map and Lot number. I can usually provide a written estimate for the cost, based on general experience and the specific job requirements.

Who is a Professional Land Surveyor?

A Professional Land Surveyor is uniquely qualified by education and experience. He or she has become registered by submitting to a thorough application process, and then passing a series of verbal and written examinations administered by the state. Only a Professional Land Surveyor duly registered by the State Board of Registration is legally permitted to perform a land survey.

Types of Surveys Available:

I can provide you with a number of different services, depending on the needs of your project and state and local requirements. Turning Point Survey is networked with other quality professionals to provide a full range of related land development services.

• Boundary Survey:  This survey establishes or reestablishes property boundary lines and corners upon the ground. If desired, a plan of the survey may be prepared, indicating boundary measurements, monuments, occupation lines, easements and encroachments, existing fixed improvements, and land areas. This plan should be prepared in accordance with state standards for eventual recording as Land Evidence, and may be used as a base plan for other uses.

·         Topographic Survey:  Existing conditions mapping suitable for use by your architect or engineer as a basis for design of improvements. This survey locates natural or man-made features, such as buildings, fences, trees, streams and elevations (contours) of the land, shown within the boundaries of a property and the immediate surrounding areas. Government agencies, engineers or architects may require this survey, to aid in design of planned improvements and alert you as to possible conflicts.

 

Other types of surveys include:

·         ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey

·         Condominium Surveys

·         Record or As-built Surveys

·         Subdivision Surveys

·         Construction layout and Site Plans

·         Land Court Surveys

·         Court Exhibit Surveys

·         Aerial Photo and other Control Surveys

·         Flood Plain Surveys

Turning Point Survey Company, Inc. is fully covered by Professional Liability Insurance to protect the client and the public.