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What should a land survey include?

Leia Doyle

What should a land survey include?

A survey is performed in order to locate, describe, monument, and map the boundaries and corners of a parcel of land. It might also include the topography of the parcel, and the location of buildings and other improvements made to the parcel.

What does a construction survey include?

It is carried out to layout engineering and construction works. Measurements are done for reference points which determine the location of the planned structure or improvements, vertical and horizontal positioning, dimensions, configuration, and to control the elevation of the new structures.

What does a building surveyor inspect?

They will focus primarily on the structural integrity of the property and look for maintenance issues such as subsidence, unstable walls, a leaking roof or unsafe chimney chute. They will also provide details on the type of materials and glazing used, which is helpful when it comes to ensuring your property.

What should I look for in a property survey?

When looking at a property survey, there are many types of information that one can look for:

  • Legal Description.
  • Street Numbers of Buildings.
  • Buildings, Paved Areas, and Setback Lines.
  • Right-of-Way, Curbs, and Sidewalks.
  • Easement and Encroachments.
  • Possible Easements.
  • Surveyor’s Certification.

Why is good survey construction difficult?

Although it is easy to think of interesting questions to ask people, constructing a good survey is not easy at all. The problem is that the answers people give can be influenced in unintended ways by the wording of the items, the order of the items, the response options provided, and many other factors.

What equipment does a surveyor use?

The main pieces of surveying equipment in use around the world are the following: theodolite, measuring tape, total station, 3D scanners, GPS/GNSS, level and rod. Most survey instruments screw onto a tripod when in use.

What happens if a surveyor finds damp?

If the surveyor believes there is a serious damp issue he will have placed a retention on his valuation. This is where is agrees the property is worth the offer you have made but would not recommend paying the full sum until the possible damp is inspected by a specialist.

Is a structural survey worth it?

If you have found a property that you are planning to buy, it is always worth investing in a homebuyers report or a full structural survey. A homebuyers report is the ideal choice for homes that are under the age of fifty and do not have any obvious defects.

How long does a land survey take?

The process may take one day or up to two weeks or more, depending on property size and access to the necessary information. More time-consuming research affects the overall cost for land surveying.