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A residential land survey is one of the most common land survey in the business.  Individuals get residential land surveys because they want to know, like commercial projects and everyone else, where their boundary lines are.  Lean more below about them and then give us a call with your questions.  Call (435) 623-0897.

There are many different types of land surveys. Residential land surveys are among the most common, and are the type of survey most likely to be encountered by the general public. Residential land surveying involves the precise measurements of the boundaries of a certain piece of real estate. This may also be called a boundary survey. Land surveys may be used in the case of property disputes or before you build on the land; title and lending companies may also require a land survey showing structures on the property.

Residential land surveying is much more complicated than simply measuring the boundaries of your land according to the property deed. Land surveyors actually research and then plot the true boundaries of the property. One step that is often forgotten about by those considering a survey of their land is the research that begins before the actual measurements may be taken.

The first step of a land survey is to search for any records concerning the property. These include title certificates, deeds, and other papers. Then, the land surveyor researches past surveys, easements, and other records which may influence his findings. Most of today’s homes are built on property that was sold after dividing up a larger piece of property; this can make the survey’s job more challenging, especially if this division was not surveyed or recorded properly.

Once the surveyor understands the historic boundaries of the property, the land surveyor will take the measurements of your land, determining whether the in-use boundaries conflict with the boundaries recorded in records or past surveys. Various points are marked, usually using stakes, to make re-surveying the land easier at some point in the future.

The measurements may be taken using a transit and tape measure, or an electronic tool known as an EDM. Today, GPS may also be used for land surveys, though not usually in areas that are heavily wooded. Newer technology is allowing residential land surveying to be undertaken with very accurate results.

Usually, a land surveyor will measure each location multiple times, averaging these results to determine the true position of the point. The location of boundaries and easements will then be marked on your land. After the measurements are complete and have been marked on your land, the land surveyor will generally walk the property with you, pointing out the landmarks measuring each point, such as a plastic or metal stake. Then, the surveyor will advise you on any differences between the current survey and previous surveys or records of the land, including any areas where neighboring property owners have encroached on the land.

When a professional land survey is complete, the property lines as stated by the licensed surveyor become the legal boundaries of the property. Usually, these boundary lines do not differ significantly from the previously accepted land boundaries, but this is not always the case. In some situations, your neighbors will also need to have a residential land survey conducted as well, if there is a boundary dispute. Having your property surveyed by a residential land surveyor can give you peace of mind as you gain certainty about the exact boundaries of your property.

We at Point to Point Land Surveyors pride ourselves on accuracy, customer service and quality work delivered on time, guaranteed. Residential land surveys are a specialty.

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The range of services offered by expert surveyors are extremely varied, including resource consent applications, urban and rural subdivision, Maori land partitions, topographical and site survey details, proclamation and GPOS surveys, land stability and photogrammetric survey controls. Land surveying is an essential component of much land development, whether for commercial or residential purposes. In essence, it involves the precise measurement and mapping of geographic areas with various elements that comprise the landscape, the stability and productivity capabilities of such land.

The primary function of land surveyors is to establish and/or verify boundary lines, through the actions of observing, measuring and mapping. Determining boundary lines and obtaining an accurate measure of your current or future property is essential to avoid situations of potential encroachment and the resultant disputes and claims that usually follow. Furthermore, for the purposes of building perimeter fences or buildings within the boundary, it is highly advisable to have the land measured and surveyed prior to the commencement of construction to avoid the same complications if encroachment or non compliancy with local and national building regulations has occurred.

With growing population levels placing an ever increasing pressure on all resources, including residential and commercial land, both in urban and rural environments, the value of property has literally skyrocketed. Furthermore, with rising needs to build infrastructure and housing to accommodate, facilitate and provide services to this enlarging population, the role of land surveyors and the services they provide are, and will continue to be, in high demand. Such development includes the construction of residential areas, bridges, tunnels and roads, commercial buildings and roads. From multi-billion dollar commercial developments to residential planning applications, land surveyors provide the documentation required to satisfy the local and national bodies and organisations charged with responsibility of enforcing property and building regulations.

With the advent of new technologies, the process of land surveying has become faster and more accurate. One such technology employed is global positioning satellites (GPS). GPS surveys afford incredibly detailed and accurate mapping to occur, which identifies existing structures, boundaries and the topography of the environment; being able to be conducted over a wide area. This is most suitable for large areas of commercial development or defining boundaries on large tracts of land, such as farms and agricultural operations.

Additional services from experienced land surveyors include a process of ‘setting out’. This is where the land surveyors coordinate with the building contractors to map out exactly where the future buildings are to be located. This mapping information is then passed onto groundwork contractors, who are empowered with the exact information pertaining to the preparation of the site.

Harrison Grierson is a large advisory and design consultancy working in four key market sectors; Land and Buildings, Water and the Environment, Utilities and Transport. The Company operates throughout Australasia and the Pacific Rim from two New Zealand and Australia.

Looking to the future, the challenge is to create better natural, social and built environments using resources in a sustainable manner. Responding to this challenge will mean at times we will step outside contemporary thinking and create something unique that we believe will influence change towards a better world.

Harrison Grierson’s Land Surveyors and surveying expertise is widely recognised in the property and construction industries at the highest levels, attaining several awards of excellence within the surveying profession.