Reasons to have a Survey

If you own or are purchacing a home:

If you own or are purchacing a home it may be the largest investment of your lifetime. A professional land survey will define the land you have or are purchacing. A professional land surveyor will perform the necessary land record research and prepare a document which will show:

• If your deed accurately describes your property.
• Know where your home and other structures such as fences, stonewalls, driveways, walks, trees, etc. area located on the property.
• Know where right of ways or easements are located on the property.

Planning for a home addition or other home improvements:

If your planning a new addition to your home, local zoning enforcement officers may request a survey to see where the proposed home addition will be located with respect to the municipal building setback lines. They may want to know how it will effect the building coverage on the lot or how it will effect any of the other specific municipal zoning regulations.

If your planning on building a fence or wall:

Having the property staked by a professional land surveyor will ensure the fence or wall will be placed on your land where you want it, ensuring your fence or wall does not encroach upon your neighbor's property.

Selling Real Estate:

Showing the purchaser of a home or land a survey map provides an accurate graphical description of what you are selling, avoiding any future disputes deriving from inaccurate property interpretations.