Get Complete Inspection of Your Property by Residential Property Survey Techniques

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The residential property survey is one of the first things you must consider doing when buying a home or before you make any renovations or expansions on your property. Without it, you risk encroaching on your neighbor’s property or building where you are not supposed to. This type of survey can tell you more about the property’s background and history, which can be critical to your decision to buy a home. Residential property surveys measure the boundaries of the land, but it involves an analysis and research of the land, too. From there, the plot and boundaries will be determined. 

Only a qualified and experienced land surveyor can conduct a residential property survey using their knowledge, skills, and high-quality tools. They will go the extra mile and conduct further research on previous surveys from county or city data, too. This way, they can identify factors that may affect the current survey results. Their research may uncover undisclosed characteristics about the property, too, in case those can be critical to your decision to purchase, build, or renovate. 

Different methods are used in conducting a residential property survey. Land surveyors may still use traditional tools and methodology  along with modern and advanced technologies, such as GPS and high-definition 3D laser scanning to ensure accurate results. The use of modern surveying methods enables the quick production of results to help you save time and minimize the need for rework. With a faster delivery of results, you can make informed decisions about the property sooner. 

The residential property survey is typically commissioned before a house is built or in case of controversial or dubious lands. Regardless of your reasons for having it conducted, make sure that you hire a reputable team of land surveyors for the job. Consider a service provider that has a proven record of providing the highest-quality service every time, with vast experience in working with many different clients from the private and public in your city or state. Some of the best residential property surveyors get a lot of referrals and repeat business, too, proving their ability to provide competitively priced and dependable services that meet personal requirements and deadlines. 

About the Author:

Armando Dupont, a professional land surveyor, started his career in surveying in 1977 and has extensive experience in managing personnel and projects. His experience includes: topographic mapping, boundary surveys and analysis, construction and control surveying, preparation of tract and parcel maps, earth work calculation and quantities, targeting and control for photogrammetric, and land title surveys in accordance with the American Land Title Association and the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping. Mr. DuPont founded Calvada Surveying, Inc. in 1989 and is a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in the State of California.