Why should I have my land surveyed?

<div>Land surveying can help give clear guidance on your property boundaries for numerous situations. And in some cases, having your land surveyed is a requirement. Some common reasons to have your land surveyed include:<ul><li>Planning for construction projects, like building a fence</li><li>Locating utilities, such as plumbing fixtures</li><li>Settling property line disputes </li><li>Creating subdivisions </li><li>Meeting mortgage requirements</li><li>Selling your property</li></ul></div>

What are the different types of land surveys?

<div>A few different types of land surveys can help determine certain features and boundaries of your property. These include:<ul><li>Boundary surveys describe the actual borders of a property. These are generally required when trying to get construction permits issued. </li><li>Location surveys provide much of the same information as a boundary survey but also include in-depth information about any improvements made to your property. </li><li>Mortgage location surveys are usually required by lenders and title companies before financing or offering an insurance policy. </li><li>Site-planning surveys are done before applying for building permits and can be issued before any major home improvements. </li><li>Topographic surveys provide a formal map of land elevations. It can also describe the location and size of natural features and any land improvements. </li></ul></div>

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Q: How much does land surveying cost?

<div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-land-survey-cost.htm">Land surveying costs</a> about $530 for the average homeowner. However, your total cost could range anywhere from $200 to $1,000 or more. Factors like the size of your property play a significant role in what you pay, but other things like the survey type and the time of year can also impact the final cost. For example, if you&rsquo;re looking for a simple boundary survey, you can expect to pay between $100 and $600. However, if you want a more in-depth survey that depicts the elevations of your hills and trees, you can expect to pay between $500 and $1,200 for a topographic survey. </div>

Q: How long is a land survey good for?

<div>Land surveys don&rsquo;t technically expire. They do serve as a point of reference and a snapshot of your property, though, so as soon as you make changes to your property (and even if your neighbor makes certain changes to theirs), your existing land survey becomes inaccurate, and a new one must be done. Even if you don&rsquo;t make any changes to your property, many states only guarantee the accuracy of a land survey for five to ten years.</div>

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Reviewed in September 2016
He did a good job and knew Burbank very well since he had worked for the city. The price was reasonable.
John P Ostly Professional Land Surveyor
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Reviewed in April 2005
THIS COMPANY IS ONE OF THE BEST LAND SURVEY COMPANY'S IN THE AREA. THEY WERE PROMPT AND PRECISE IN THEIR CRAFT. THEY WERE ALSO HELPFUL IN DETERMINING EASEMENTS AND ENCROACHMENT ON THE PROPERTY.
BRADLEY BRIER INC
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Reviewed in April 2009
It went perfectly, just as he said. Jeff's surveyor came out when the rain stopped and it took a day to survey entirely. The three points (I'm on a corner) were marked with flagged stakes, fluorescent spray paint and metal circles were hammered into the concrete for permanent reference. Along...
VOORHEIS & VOORHEIS, INC.
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Reviewed in November 2014
Jeff was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was extremely knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything to me. Voorheis & Voorheis' prices were reasonable and at the lower end of what other surveyors had quoted us. We would not hesitate using them again or recommending to a friend.
VOORHEIS & VOORHEIS, INC.
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Reviewed in August 2006
Elaine who answers the phones was the problem, I never dealt with anyone else at the company. She was unfriendly, after repeating all my information, she promised to send quote and never did. More importantly, I asked for their license number and she wouldn't give it and said she would put in on...
ST ANDREW'S STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
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Reviewed in November 2015
We had a sudden and unexpected need for a surveyor and our contractor and engineer were unable to find a provider. I found Voorheis and Voorhies on Angie's List, called and spoke with Don who called back within two hours with an estimate. They set up a time to come out but were able to fit us...
VOORHEIS & VOORHEIS, INC.
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Reviewed in June 2011
I called Jeff to get a quote on a property survey on Monday 4/25/11 for a residential property I was purchasing in Long Beach, California. I had opened escrow on the property that day and I only had 17 days to get the survey done to verify if any encroachments existed. I was concerned that the...
VOORHEIS & VOORHEIS, INC.
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Reviewed in February 2016
I had called another surveyor who couldn't get me on their calendar for a month. I called Voorhies & Voorhies and they had a cancellation so they were able to come out the next day. They showed up when they said they would and did a good job. Everything was fast, efficient and thorough.
VOORHEIS & VOORHEIS, INC.
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Reviewed in June 2014
Very well. Owner was very responsive and flexible in helping us decide what would suit us in our particular circumstances. We have a steep hillside property and the young surveyors were very professional and thorough, not even breaking for lunch on an 8 hour day. See specifics above. We...
VOORHEIS & VOORHEIS, INC.
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Reviewed in March 2013
Thank God I found John Ostly! He's the best! I called three other surveyors before I found him and I'm so happy I never booked an appointment with any of them. John knows his stuff, he knows the business and he's honest and professional. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone!
John P Ostly Professional Land Surveyor
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Land surveying services FAQs

Land surveying can help give clear guidance on your property boundaries for numerous situations. And in some cases, having your land surveyed is a requirement. Some common reasons to have your land surveyed include:

Planning for construction projects, like building a fence
Locating utilities, such as plumbing fixtures
Settling property line disputes
Creating subdivisions
Meeting mortgage requirements
Selling your property

Land surveying costs about $530 for the average homeowner. However, your total cost could range anywhere from $200 to $1,000 or more. Factors like the size of your property play a significant role in what you pay, but other things like the survey type and the time of year can also impact the final cost.

For example, if you’re looking for a simple boundary survey, you can expect to pay between $100 and $600. However, if you want a more in-depth survey that depicts the elevations of your hills and trees, you can expect to pay between $500 and $1,200 for a topographic survey.

A few different types of land surveys can help determine certain features and boundaries of your property. These include:

Boundary surveys describe the actual borders of a property. These are generally required when trying to get construction permits issued.
Location surveys provide much of the same information as a boundary survey but also include in-depth information about any improvements made to your property.
Mortgage location surveys are usually required by lenders and title companies before financing or offering an insurance policy.
Site-planning surveys are done before applying for building permits and can be issued before any major home improvements.
Topographic surveys provide a formal map of land elevations. It can also describe the location and size of natural features and any land improvements.

Land survey reports provide a lot of helpful information about your property and land. The exact information provided depends on the type of survey you have done, but common information that they can provide includes:

Location of utility fixtures
Clear boundaries and dimensions of your property
General topography
Land elevation information
Confirmation of easements or encroachments

Land surveys don’t technically expire. They do serve as a point of reference and a snapshot of your property, though, so as soon as you make changes to your property (and even if your neighbor makes certain changes to theirs), your existing land survey becomes inaccurate, and a new one must be done. Even if you don’t make any changes to your property, many states only guarantee the accuracy of a land survey for five to ten years.

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