| Okay, you’ve made the decision that you | | | | all the information available. |
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| Perhaps it is because of a neighborly dispute, or | | | | weather can have a bearing on the situation as |
| because you are building a fence or hedge and | | | | well. Make sure that if they see any existing iron |
| you want to make sure you are building/planting | | | | pins in the ground or monuments that mark |
| in the correct location. Maybe you just want to | | | | property boundaries they don’t remove |
| confirm where the property lines are because | | | | them. If these are removed they can’t be |
| you’ve just purchased a new house. | | | | replaced and are lost. Know your property so |
| Whatever your reasons, be prepared for what to | | | | that you can convey the information to the |
| do when it comes time to hire that land surveyor. | | | | surveyor. |
| Find a Good Land Surveyor | | | | Research |
| Make sure you don’t just rifle through the | | | | Do your research. Know the local laws regarding |
| yellow pages and choose any random land | | | | land surveys and have copies of any city, state |
| surveyor. You need to find one that is not only | | | | or town ordinances that would be helpful for the |
| reputable but that is licensed as well. You can | | | | surveyor. This can help you in understanding |
| start by checking with a civil engineering firm to | | | | where your rights may lie in a property dispute |
| find someone who can tell you what documents | | | | and what you might face in the situation. Also, if |
| you will need and who can approve any final | | | | you know a survey has been done in the past, |
| drawings done. Don’t be afraid to check | | | | see if the engineering company who did it can |
| references! Plus, land surveys can vary widely in | | | | give you the past information for a cheaper price. |
| price so don’t be afraid to get several quotes | | | | This could save you a lot of time and money if |
| and compare prices. You want a reputable firm | | | | the work has already been done. |
| but make sure you aren’t spending more | | | | There is a ton of work that goes into getting a |
| than you should for your project. | | | | land survey. Even more work goes into it when it |
| Know What you Need | | | | involves a dispute with a neighbor. However, |
| Make sure that you give the surveyor everything | | | | cover your back and make sure you have all the |
| they need to conduct a good survey for you. | | | | information you need to be successful in any |
| Give them any past documentation you may | | | | situation. From the building of a fence to the |
| have or any other property information that | | | | adding of an addition, you need to make sure you |
| might be useful. If you are disputing an area, give | | | | are following the rules set forth by your local city |
| them detailed information regarding the dispute. If | | | | or state. Get that property survey and save |
| you are building an addition make sure you have | | | | yourself a lot of time and hassle in the long run. |