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10 FAQs for a Property Boundary Survey quote

I get lots of phone calls from people interested in getting a Property Boundary Survey quote for their property.

Can I Sue Land Surveyors Who Are On My Land?

This is a difficult question. I am going to give you my personal opinion regarding this question. Simply stated, in no way should my opinion be taken as legal advice or fact. But, since you asked, I’ll do my best to respond with a fair assessment and insight. Keep in mind, my experience and kno ...

How Much Does A Surveyors Real Property Report Cost?

The Surveyors Real Property Report (SRPR) and “spot” survey are one and the same. The term SRPR is the legal term to identify the report. The term “spot” is the layman’s term. There are many factors that can contribute to the cost of a SRPR. Some of the most common are as follows: Lot size. Typi ...

How Do Land Surveyors Establish Boundary Lines?

In order to define property boundary lines, homeowners should enlist the services of land surveying companies.

How To Hire A Land Surveyor: Checklist And Tips

You probably already know that when the time comes to build a new fence, you need to find a qualified fencing and decking contractor to do the work (unless you have the skills to DIY, that is). But, did you know that you might need to hire a land surveyor, too?A land surveyor is someone with

What to Know About a Land Survey

Important Things to Understand About Land Surveying Whether you are buying or selling property, it can be beneficial to have a land survey. A professional land surveyor will give you a lot more information about the property, its value, and what it offers. But what is a property survey, and why shou...

How to Get a Land Survey

Land surveys are of utmost importance when purchasing new land or a new piece of property. And if you are building anything new near the property line, such as a fence or a shed, getting a survey can keep you out of expensive legal...

Capturing the reality of land surveying 

A team at Houston Engineering says that as technology such as LiDAR continues to improve, so will survey methods

Why Should Land Surveying Remain Regulated?

As a threshold matter before we can even talk about why land surveying should remain regulated, we have to consider why land surveyors even exist. Whereas at one point in time it may have been for the surveyor’s expert measuring ability, the need for the land surveyor as expert measurer is now gone. With the right tools, and in the very near future that will be a smart phone, anybody can be an expert measurer. See Figures 1 and 2. If it is…

Can the USGS do a survey or study of my private property?

No. The USGS Organic Act (43 U.S. Code § 31) prohibits the USGS from making surveys or examinations for private parties or corporations.

Need a surveyor? Title work? Get in line

Developers are increasingly finding that the uptick in activity has stretched the third-party service providers like surveyors and title researchers that they depend on.

Adventures in Land Surveying: Solo Surveying

Today’s fast paced technology of land surveying is truly amazing. Solo surveying is becoming more accessible due to this new technology.

How Do I Get My Hands on a Property Survey?

When you need a copy of your property survey, there's more than one place to look.

Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast

Physics teacher pivots to land surveying for next chapter

James Huebner left behind his decades long career as an educator to try a new career as a land surveyor.

McNeil Engineering: Laser scanning and land surveying experts

One of the most important aspects of a new project is the laser scanning and land surveying involved. Don't leave the work to an amateur. Let the pros at McNeil Engineering handle it.

The History of Land Surveying

Land surveying is an important aspect of real estate, property development, and landownership. Here’s a look at the history of land surveying and how it's evolved.