When you hire any professional, you should take care to ask them important questions about the services that they provide, and how that applies to your specific circumstances. Choosing your land surveyor is no different. As an important part of the real estate process, you want to be able to rest assured that the professional that you hire has the experience, certifications, and know how to complete your survey with the highest degree of professionalism and customer service. Here are a few questions you should consider asking any surveyor you’re thinking of hiring.

Are You Licensed in My State?

Every state has different regulatory requirements for land surveyors. As such, it’s important that the surveyor you’re considering hiring is licensed to practice in your state. If they aren’t, they may potentially be unfamiliar with local laws and regulations, leading to potentially very costly mistakes and oversights. In general, most states require surveyors to have passed the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying exam, obtain a license, and work for four years under the supervision of a more experienced surveyor.

What Experience Do You Have?

Surveyors should be licensed, educated, and experienced. In general, a surveyor should have at least an associate or bachelor’s degree in surveying and geomatics. They should also have worked under a more experienced surveyor for at least four years as part of their licensing process. Be sure to ask a surveyor how many years of experience they have. A surveyor with a history of high customer satisfaction and well put together surveys is likely to produce the same for you.

What Does Your Process Look Like?

An experienced and reputable land surveyor should be able to explain their process to you in as much detail and appropriate terms that you can understand as necessary. It’s vital to ask this question to prevent miscommunications down the line. Moreover, the surveyor should want you, as their client, to have an understanding of the processes that they’ll be using to survey your property. Our process at First Choice Surveying mirrors the process of a good quality land surveyor.

1. Order submitted
2. Processing provides price and turnaround
3. Goes to research to pull documents
4. Field to gather measurements
5. Drafting to convert field notes into a digital drawing
6. \Checking to finalize and deliver the survey.

How Long Does It Take to Complete My Land Survey?

Land surveys can take a lot of research and groundwork, so it’s important to communicate expectations from the outset. If you’re in a hurry to buy, sell, or add an addition to your property, you might be tempted to go with a less reputable surveyor who offers you an unrealistic timeline and subpar results.

How Much Will It Cost?

The cost of a land survey depends on a variety of factors, and thus it can be hard to estimate without the surveyor knowing all the relevant factors, such as the size of the property, the terrain, the location, and the type of survey required. At First Choice, our price for a standard boundary land survey starts at $325 but be sure to contact us for an official quote.

It’s important to be 100% confident in your land surveyor. At First Choice Surveying, we pride ourselves on top-notch quality. Our licensed land surveyors have 40 years of experience with a turnaround time starting at 7 business days depending on the size and complexity of the project. We always seek to provide our clients with realistic time frames that still respect the urgency of their needs. Let us be your first choice and request a quote today!

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