No matter what the reason for your upcoming land survey, taking some proactive steps beforehand is always a good idea. Being informed about what to anticipate can make the survey day proceed more smoothly. Here are five tips that any property owner can follow to get ready for their impending land survey.

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Understand What Type of Land Survey You Need

It may sound obvious, but having a clear understanding of the specific type of land survey you require is essential. There are distinct differences between various survey types, such as boundary surveys, spot elevation surveys, ATLTA/ACSM surveys, and construction surveys. The type of survey you need will impact the necessary documentation, the duration of the survey, and the tools your surveyor will use. Surveys serve a range of purposes, including but not limited to precisely defining property boundaries for loan purposes, managing elevation and positioning in construction projects, complying with state or federal regulations, and more.

Gather Your Documents

Your surveyor will need certain records from you in order to complete their survey. These may include but aren’t limited to the title to the property, any previous surveys which may have been performed in the past, certified corner records, boundary plat records, etc. The more information you can provide to your surveyor, the faster the process will go.

Inform the Neighboring Properties

It's important to make an effort to notify neighboring properties about an upcoming land survey before it occurs. It's not uncommon for neighboring structures to unintentionally encroach on land that doesn't legally belong to them. Informing neighbors about the survey can help prevent potentially awkward confrontations between them and your property surveying professional.

Clean Up/Give Access to Surveyor

The surveyor needs access to your property in order to perform the functions of their job. This means that if you live in a gated community, you should provide them with the gate code. If you have gates, they should be unlocked. You should clean your property ahead of time and remove any potentially dangerous hazards or cumbersome obstructions (old cars, equipment, etc). This will allow your surveyor to perform the necessary work with as few hiccups as possible.

Hire a Professional

Finally, you should always endeavor to hire the best professional for the job. First Choice Surveying is the premier choice for property surveys of all kinds in the State of Florida. Serving more than 40 counties, we remain the number one pick for land surveys in the state. No matter what kind of survey you require, we can help. Contact us today for a quote.