Bradley Cox & Associates Land Surveyors

Surveying is a process that is carried out to determine and locate where property lines and property corners fall on the earths surface as well as define the lots shape, size, and improvements.
A Boundary Survey shows the measurements, improvements, easements and any encroachments of the parcel of land to ensure the Lender and Buyer there are no issues with the transaction.
A Survey is only valid with the signature and embossed raised seal of a Professional Surveyor and Mapper or their electronic signature and seal.

A point where two property lines meet and come together that is typically marked by rebar, pipe, concrete monument, or a nail and disk.
Rebar typically bare a colored cap reflecting an LB# of the subdivision's surveyor, monuments and nail and disks, usually have a small flat disk that also reflect the same number.

The property lines are shared by the two mutual land owners.

An object that encumbrances a property line. Common encroachments include houses, fences, sheds, driveways, and other improvements.
If you are involved in a real estate transaction, your title commitment should have any and all encroachments listed under the Schedule BII's, as well as listed on the survey.

It's the right for others to use, access, cross, or improve on your property. Some common easements include utility, drainage, maintenance, ingress and egress, and air space.
If your property is a platted lot, the subdivision plat map should list any easements. The title commitment should list them as well, along being shown on the survey.

If the transaction if a loan, the Lender will always require a survey to protect their investment.
If it's a cash deal, a survey is not required. However, it is a smart investment and highly recommended.

You should always have a current survey since there may have been changes on the property or adjoining properties since the survey was last performed.

Not only does the Lender require the survey to be recertified, but the Professional Surveyor and Mapper is assuring the accuracy of the survey to the certified parties.

For any improvements to be made to the property, you will need to obtain a permit from the local government agency who will require a survey. They will let you know if they will accept the survey you have, or whether you need a new survey to be performed to further obtaining a permit.

Survey's don't have expiration dates. Although, some local government agencies will only accept surveys up to a couple years old.
However, it is a good idea to get a survey whenever the property or adjoining property changes hands or makes improvements, so you know where you boundary lines fall and are aware of any easements and encroachments that may or may not be know.

Property corners are typically marked with colored wire flags or wooden stakes with ribbon. || Surveys do not determine ownership of fences, they only show it's location. || Make sure the owner of the hired surveying company is a licensed Professional Surveyor and Mapper. || Know how many years the hired surveying company have been operating for.