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Frequently Asked Questions
Timing, cost, coverage, and accuracy — answered the way we would answer on site.
A land survey fixes the exact boundaries, dimensions, and features of a property. It identifies the legal lines on the ground, which prevents disputes and gives every later document — deeds, permits, fences — an accurate starting point.
Most residential surveys finish within one to two weeks of authorization. Larger tracts, difficult terrain, or tangled deed histories can extend research and fieldwork — we confirm a schedule before we start.
A survey confirms you are buying what you think you are: true acreage, true access, and any easements or encroachments. Lenders and title insurers rely on it to close with confidence.
Cost follows lot size, terrain, record quality, and survey type. A standard residential boundary survey is typically a fixed fee quoted up front — call with your address and parcel number for an exact number.
You receive a signed and sealed plat showing boundaries, monuments, easements, and improvements, plus a written description of findings and digital files on request.
Order a survey when buying or selling land, before building or subdividing, when a boundary is disputed, or when the last survey is decades old. An update is wise after major grading or construction nearby.
Boundary surveys, topographic mapping, construction staking, ALTA/NSPS surveys, subdivision plats, elevation certificates, and easement exhibits — each detailed on our services page.
Yes. We research recorded easements and locate visible evidence of unrecorded use, then show every easement on the plat so nothing surprises you later.
Our traverses close to survey-grade tolerances — typically within fractions of an inch over hundreds of feet — verified by redundant measurements and calibrated instruments.
In most cases, yes: permits require setbacks proven from true lines, and building off an assumed line risks encroachment, stop-work orders, or moving the structure.
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