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Land surveying is by no means a modern practice. It began in ancient Egypt, when the land was divided into plots for taxation purposes. Early land surveyors were known as “rope stretchers,” as ropes were used to take measurements. The land surveying services of today still revolve around measurements, as well as anything else to do with information acquisition about the physical earth, such as mapping and boundary staking. Land surveying remains a crucial service that provides a number of important benefits.

Helps Determine Property Value

Professional surveyor services are strongly recommended before purchasing any type of property, as they provide information on flooding potential and other environmental hazards. Land surveyors also let you know if the property features as many acres as the current owner’s deed claims. Rather than going in blind when you want to purchase a property, ensure the investment is worth it with land surveying services.

Defines Property Boundaries

surveying servicesLand surveyors provide essential property boundary information to help you avoid disputes with your neighbors, whether they are a few feet or a few acres away. Establishing property boundaries before you move into a new residence avoids legal problems should you wish to add to your current housing unit or install a pool or other sizable property feature. Defined property lines subsequently avoid expensive hassles and headaches.

Makes Land Subdivision Easy

Another great benefit of land surveying revolves around land subdivision. If you want to sell a portion of your property, for example, you would commission a boundary survey to establish clear subdivisions. Land subdividing is also a common practice among the parents of grown children who want to divide their property into sections as part of their kids’ inheritance.

 

Discuss these and other reasons to use land surveying services with the experienced team at Ferguson & Foss Professional Land Surveyors. Proudly serving New York’s Montgomery, Hamilton, Saratoga and Herkimer counties since 2005, these surveyors offer a combined 67 years of experience and provide both residential and commercial services. Call (518) 762-9997 for a quote or visit the website for additional service information.

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