A residential boundary survey provides you with an official record of your property’s bounds. Since the majority of residential property comes in the form of parcels delineated within larger plots of land, the key features of residential boundary surveys tend to be the corners of each of these parcels of land. Such a survey is generally either required or at the very least highly advised prior to any sale, purchase, division, or alteration of a given piece of residential land.
The first step in conducting a residential boundary survey is to look into the registry. A good survey will compile any and all previous deeds tied to the piece of land, which may be found in both the public and private records. Common resources for this documentation include previous land surveys, municipal offices, historical societies, the county commissioner, and even surveys related to adjacent plots of land.
Following all of this research, a deed sketch is generally prepared. It’s not uncommon for there to be variations and discrepancies between land records over the years, so a professional survey will sketch out the parcel before creating an official map to allow for the resolution of any such discrepancies. This is especially the case when the original deed cannot be found.
Next comes the field reconnaissance. This is when the surveyor actually walks your property and its boundaries to verify what they have found in their research. The results of this fieldwork are then compiled and analyzed against the existing documentation, and official records are drawn up reflecting all that the surveyor has found. Finally, it’s generally advised that one last visit be made to your property to check over everything and make sure that it is all clear and accurate.
If you’re looking to have a residential boundary survey conducted for your property, reach out to our team of professionals at Meridian Geomatics LLC today to request a quote or learn more.