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If you have ever bought or sold a piece of property, you’ve probably heard the term “land surveying.” Although most property owners have a general idea of what it encompasses, few are familiar with the various kinds or know which type applies to their situation. Below, the knowledgeable surveying team at Hart-Frederick Consultants PC in Tiffin, IA, discusses some of the most common types of property surveys.

3 Kinds of Property Surveying & Their Uses

1. Existing Boundary or Retracement Survey

An Existing Boundary or Retracement Survey maps the boundaries of a particular parcel of land as it is described or previously platted. These types can depict the property’s boundaries in relation to any dwellings, driveways, roadways, bodies of water, and surface utilities. It also annotates any boundary encroachments and deed restrictions pertaining to apparent improvements and features of the land. Existing Boundary or Retracement Surveys are helpful for confirming acreage, verifying property lines and other pertinent details when buying or selling a piece of property.

2. Existing Building Location Survey

surveyingAn existing building location survey details the positioning of every building or dwelling on the property in relation to its boundary lines. This kind of survey may be necessary if you are planning on adding to or enlarging a particular structure and you want to determine how much space you have to work with before running into deed restrictions. A zoning location survey is often included in an existing building location survey. This procedure will depict the positioning of existing improvements or proposed changes as they pertain to municipal requirements. It can help you determine if all proposed improvements will comply with local regulations before construction begins.

3. New Parcel Survey

A new parcel survey is done when a smaller parcel needs to be created out of a larger one.  When someone wants to build a house and doesn’t want to buy 40 acres of land then the surveyor creates a new smaller boundary for the future homeowner to build on.  This also goes for farmers looking to build livestock buildings on a parcel that is smaller than their entire farm unit. Banking loans and mortgages often require the homeowner or farmer to have a smaller parcel of land to loan money on.

If you need your property surveyed, turn to Hart-Frederick Consultants PC for fast and reliable work. To explore all the land development services they provide, visit their website, or call (319) 545-7215 to discuss your needs today.

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