What is a Land Survey?
A land survey is a professional drawing that identifies property boundaries and provides the location of any structures located on the property. Land surveys are extremely important and a necessity for any land owner or prospective land owner. The land survey drawing will depict the four corners of the property and will be marked on the property by a licensed land surveyor. You will use the drawing document and physical markers on the property to establish your property lines or building site. We will now discuss why you would need a land survey in south Florida.
WHEN DO YOU NEED A LAND SURVEY?
There are many reasons why you would need a south Florida land survey and below are a few examples:
- When purchasing or selling land
- Prior to building a structure
- Resolving a boundary dispute
- Verifying a tax assessment
As you can see, the list of reasons why you need a land survey can be endless. Therefore, hiring a land surveyor is one of the first steps you should take when buying land or building a structure on your property. Look no further than Principal Meridian Surveying, Inc. for all of your land surveying needs.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN A LAND SURVEY FROM PMSI
Every land survey should include property boundaries and the location of buildings, fences, and any existing improvements. It will also depict easements, a description from the property deed, and whether the land is considered in a floodplain.
Most land surveys will include an overview of bordering properties to make sure your property lines are defined correctly. This will eliminate future boundary disputes between landowners.