The most common type of residential land survey. A full boundary survey meets the minimum standard survey requirements, as well as the requirements for most mortgage companies. (also referred to as a “mortgage survey” or “loan survey.”)
WHEN DO YOU NEED A BOUNDARY SURVEY?
Buying or selling property
Boundary disputes (may only need property line staking or mark property corners)
Identify boundaries for construction to avoid encroachments
Required for building permits
No plat is on file with the county or existing plat may be outdated
As a requirement for satisfying a will
WHAT TO EXPECT WITH A BOUNDARY SURVEY
Survey crew will arrive at the property to collect data, flag corners and re-set missing pins
A scale drawing (or “plat”) is drawn with property lines, bearings, distances and acreage.
Property improvements will be shown such as buildings, driveways, fences, pools, etc.,