Key Facts Every Land Owner Should Know About Surveying
Posted on: 31 May 2022
Whether you've already closed on a deal or you're considering purchasing a plot of land, you should also be thinking about a land survey. Especially for those who have never dealt with land surveys before, you may not really understand the importance of this process, or you might have been misinformed about land surveys over the years. Here's a look at a few of the things that you need to understand when it comes to land survey basics.
A Survey Is Essential To Protect Your Boundaries
Many homeowners mistakenly believe that a survey is unnecessary because their neighbors would never encroach on their property line, anyway. The truth is that, without a survey and boundary markers, you have no way to really know where that property line is. Gradual shifts over time can lead to a neighbor taking over a portion of your property without you even realizing it. That's why a land survey is so important. Even if you aren't going to put up a full boundary fence, you should have the survey done just to have the markers placed for an enforceable line.
An Existing Fence Isn't A Guarantee Of Clear Property Lines
Some homeowners buy a property that's already fenced for the convenience of not having to invest in fencing themselves right away. If this sounds like you, then you might have even assumed that the fence is a clear marker of your property boundary. In fact, the prior owner may have even said that they had the fence put in decades ago along the property line. However, you can't take that fence as a guarantee of your property lines. Things may have changed as a result of easements or other alterations, or the initial survey could have been incorrect. It's important to have a survey of your own done that's current and enforceable.
Building Without A Survey Can Be Costly
Just because you think you know where your property lines are doesn't mean that it's okay to start building on your land without having a survey done. The fact is that, if you unknowingly build too close to, or over, your actual property line, you could face fines and penalties as well as be forced to take the structure down and relocate it. This could all add up to some costly changes, so it's best to have the survey done first so that you clearly know where your boundaries are and where it's safe to build.
Talk with a land surveying company today for more help and information.
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