Why do you need a survey?
- You could be paying taxes on more property than you own.
- Old surveys aren't always accurate, over time visible property markers like flagging and stake can disappear or be moved by anyone. This causes them to falsely represent the boundaries of your property
- When building a permanent structure such as a house, garage, or pool you could end up building it across a property line or even entirely on the wrong property
- The placement of driveways, wells, and septic systems often choose the most accessible locations for construction. This is often done without proper regard for the parcel causing them to lie partially or completely outside of its boundary
- Your property lines may run at odd or unusual angles that are not obvious
- Land theft occurs more often than people realize. A fence may not be built true to the property line but can later become a boundary
- Most property owners are not aware of easements and or setback lines that must be considered before making and changes to land
