When you purchase a new plot of land or need to prepare for new construction, having a surveyor on hand is essential to making sure you are complying with local ordinances and boundary requirements. Ferguson & Foss Professional Land Surveyors in Johnstown, NY, understands that land surveying services can seem complicated, so they’ve answered some frequently asked questions to make things clearer.

An Expert’s Guide To Land Surveying Services

What Does A Land Surveyor Do?

In the simplest terms, a land surveyor helps you determine the boundaries of your property, as well as any existing land easements or ordinances related to it. Anytime you want to sell a plot of land or build a new structure, surveying services are usually required to ensure all involved parties are aware of every characteristic of the property.

How Will Surveyors Analyze My Property?

When you invest in surveying services, a land surveyor will come to your property and record data to create a three-dimensional rendering of your land, with all its major attributes and boundary markers in place. This data will then be stored by both the land surveyor, as well as your local government until it is needed for a construction permit or real estate transaction.

How Long Are the Results of a Land Survey Valid?

Most of the time, surveys are used solely in the preparation of legal documents, such as the issuing of building permits or land easements. As such, the results of a land survey can last a long time, usually until major changes on the property force the need for an updated study.

What Type of Survey Do I Need?

There are many different types of surveying services, such as commercial property surveys, topographical surveys, and mortgage surveys. Figuring out which is the right one for you isn’t always easy. Ferguson & Foss Professional Land Surveyors recommends discussing your needs at length with a licensed land surveyor to determine which survey you require.

For more information about the surveying services available from Ferguson & Foss Professional Land Surveyors PC, contact them today at (518) 762-9997. You can also visit them online for a closer look at how they can help you.