5 Reasons to Use a Land Surveyor

Construction & Contractors Blog

Many people do not understand just how important land surveying is to the construction process. In truth, land surveyors perform a vital role in that they can reveal important issues with boundaries, ownership issues and zoning, which might otherwise throw a construction project off course. Here are a few situations in which using a land surveyor is essential.

1. Planning a Home Extension

Extending your home is a great way to get a little more space for your family without having to go through all the hassle of moving. However, adding an extension is not always as straightforward as drawing up a design and starting to build. A land survey is an essential step to re-establish the title of your property. Land surveyors also carry out feature and level surveys on the land on which you plan to build to ensure it is suitable.

2. Erecting a Fence

Putting up a fence might seem like a simple task, but it can lead to disputes if the boundaries of your property turn out to not be where you thought they were. Contact a land surveyor to ask them to carry out title re-establishment before you go ahead and erect your fence to avoid having to move it later.

3. Sub-Dividing Land

You might need to divide your land in order to sell part of it to a developer. Although sub-division is a great way to generate a little cash, it can be risky if you are not sure of the boundaries of your land or the constraints that local planning laws place on it. Land surveyors can carry out a survey to give you and the developers all the information you need.

4. Settling a Dispute Over a Boundary

The only way to decisively settle a boundary dispute is to have a land surveyor carry out a title re-establishment. They can give you a document that definitively states where the boundary lies between your property and that of your neighbour.

5. Developing Your Land

Perhaps you have some land that you want to develop yourself. Before you begin, you need to know about the zones, overlays and site constraints that might affect your development project. A land surveyor can assess your site and give you all the information you need to plan your development in line with local regulations and the conditions present on your proposed development site. This process can help you to avoid wasting time and money on development plans that are not suitable.

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4 January 2022