What are Land Surveys?
What Are Land Surveys?
A land survey is often done when a property is bought or sold, a mortgage is obtained, or a boundary dispute arises. Land surveys can also be conducted for construction projects, to create maps, or to establish legal descriptions for a property.
Types of Land Surveys
There are many types of land surveys, including boundary surveys, topographic surveys, and mortgage location certificates. A boundary survey is the most common type of land survey used to determine the precise location of a property’s boundaries. A topographic survey is a detailed survey that shows a piece of land’s natural and manufactured features, including elevations, contours, and structures. A mortgage location certificate is a simplified survey typically required by mortgage lenders to confirm the location of a […]