When do I need a survey? A survey is necessary to establish property boundaries when neighboring land owners are in conflict as to the location of division lines, also any time new construction is to take place from fences to structures, any time a property is bought or sold it should be surveyed, flood insurance and title companies often require elevation certificates and ALTA surveys to be completed by a professional land surveyor. Whenever property boundaries are to be changed, i.e. divided, a professional land surveyor's services are required.
What information is needed to order a survey? The basic information needed to get a quote and begin the surveying process is an APN and/or a legal description of the property, contact information and a summation of the purpose for ordering the survey.
What is an APN? APN stands for "Assessors Parcel Number" it is a number that the County Assessor assigns to each property in their jurisdiction. It is most commonly represented by 8 (eight) numbers but sometimes has a trailing letter attached, i.e. 303-27-113B. You can find your APN by clicking the property search links in the "HELPFUL LINKS" tab above or going to your county's web page.
What is a legal/land description? A legal description in its most basic form is comprised of a Lot/Parcel name, Subdivision name, Section, Township, Range and County name. Section, Township and Range are designations of the Public Land Survey System which divides land into 6 (six) square mile areas (Townships) and 1 (one) square mile areas (Sections). The legal description of your property can also be found in the link mentioned above.
What does a land surveyor do, and what can I expect from my land surveyor? Depending on the specific project, land surveyors provide a multitude of tasks and services. A brief definition can be found by going to the "HELPFUL LINKS" tab. Your land surveyor should be able to provide you with all information needed to be a confident property owner, from your rights as a property owner, to the location of your property boundaries and any encumbrances. With any survey, a map/drawing is provided; these vary as to the specific type of survey. Property corners are marked with a monument, typically a rebar with a cap having the surveyor's registration number, as well as, an accessory set nearby with florescent flagging. Often times clients want their lines more clearly defined. This can be accomplished by setting POLs or points on line. These points will generally be monumented only by an accessory type monument, i.e., lath or PVC pipe with florescent flagging. You should expect your surveyor to be able to assist you in all matters relating to land, providing you information, resources, evidence and guidance.
As your land surveyor, we would like you to consider all your land problems solved.
What information is needed to order a survey? The basic information needed to get a quote and begin the surveying process is an APN and/or a legal description of the property, contact information and a summation of the purpose for ordering the survey.
What is an APN? APN stands for "Assessors Parcel Number" it is a number that the County Assessor assigns to each property in their jurisdiction. It is most commonly represented by 8 (eight) numbers but sometimes has a trailing letter attached, i.e. 303-27-113B. You can find your APN by clicking the property search links in the "HELPFUL LINKS" tab above or going to your county's web page.
What is a legal/land description? A legal description in its most basic form is comprised of a Lot/Parcel name, Subdivision name, Section, Township, Range and County name. Section, Township and Range are designations of the Public Land Survey System which divides land into 6 (six) square mile areas (Townships) and 1 (one) square mile areas (Sections). The legal description of your property can also be found in the link mentioned above.
What does a land surveyor do, and what can I expect from my land surveyor? Depending on the specific project, land surveyors provide a multitude of tasks and services. A brief definition can be found by going to the "HELPFUL LINKS" tab. Your land surveyor should be able to provide you with all information needed to be a confident property owner, from your rights as a property owner, to the location of your property boundaries and any encumbrances. With any survey, a map/drawing is provided; these vary as to the specific type of survey. Property corners are marked with a monument, typically a rebar with a cap having the surveyor's registration number, as well as, an accessory set nearby with florescent flagging. Often times clients want their lines more clearly defined. This can be accomplished by setting POLs or points on line. These points will generally be monumented only by an accessory type monument, i.e., lath or PVC pipe with florescent flagging. You should expect your surveyor to be able to assist you in all matters relating to land, providing you information, resources, evidence and guidance.
As your land surveyor, we would like you to consider all your land problems solved.