A boundary survey locates upon the ground that land which your deed describes. The following are some different types of surveys:

Boundary Survey: A survey for the express purpose of locating, describing and mapping the exact boundaries and corners of a given parcel of land.

Mortgage Location Survey: A survey which meets the specific needs for title insurance. The survey plat must show particular information discovered from measurements taken at the site, and not necessarily evidenced by public record.

Subdivision Survey: A Survey for the division of any lot or tract of land into smaller lots, with monumentation and subdivision plat conforming to the governing ordinances including boundary descriptions for new deeds as required.

Topographic Survey: A survey locating natural and man-made features such as elevations, contours of land, streams, buildings, fences, etc.

When do you need a survey?

A survey should be performed when any of the following situations arise:

The title to land is to be transferred and the land is not clearly defined by plat, description, or location on the surface of the earth.

Land is to be divided by land contract, deed, court order, or desire of the owner.

Land is to be improved by the construction of buildings, roads, fences, lakes, etc.

There is a boundary dispute between you and your neighbor or you believe someone is encroaching upon your land.

There is a reason to believe the description or location of any property line or corner is incorrect.