{"id":23680,"date":"2021-11-01T12:05:15","date_gmt":"2021-11-01T12:05:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usernameproperties.com\/blog\/?p=23680"},"modified":"2023-11-03T07:52:18","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T07:52:18","slug":"how-to-select-the-right-land-surveyor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.usernameproperties.com\/blog\/how-to-select-the-right-land-surveyor\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Select the Right Land Surveyor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As a landowner, there is no need of taking chances when it comes to conducting your land survey. This is because inaccurate measurements can make you run into challenges. This, therefore, means you need to be careful and intentional when selecting the land surveyor<\/em> to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who is a land surveyor?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A land survey is an expert in collecting, organizing, presenting, and delivering data useful in land management and especially conveyancing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of land surveyors you need to know<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just like there are many types of land surveys,<\/a> there are various types of land surveyors. It is up to you to choose the one you prefer depending on your requirements<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) Boundary surveyors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Boundary surveyors are also known as land surveyors.  Their main work is to determine the property lines of advice in case of any issue that may arise from the boundary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) Construction surveyors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Construction surveyors are the same as engineering surveyors. They focus more on determining the location of a building or a road, the topography, and foundational depths. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They also give professional advice on lines and any restrictions on a road or building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) Forensic surveyors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This particular surveyor collects and analysis data in accidents such as roads, industrial, crime scenes and boundaries. In most cases, they are a source of evidence in court cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) Geodetic surveyors <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This surveyor measures the earth’s surface using various technologies such as satellite, aerial and other technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

e) Marine surveyors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

They are also known as hydrographic surveyors. Their work is to determine the boundary line of rivers, oceans, lakes, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

f) Mining Surveyors <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mining surveyors determine the size and depth of minerals underground in any specific area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duties of a Land Surveyor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Land surveyors have various tasks that they conduct in their day-to-day work. They include;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Locating property boundaries<\/li>
  2. Adjusting property lines accordingly in cases of boundary cases<\/li>
  3. Describing the legal boundary lines of a specific property<\/li>
  4. Creating maps when subdividing plots of land<\/li>
  5. They locate utility lines in a property<\/li>
  6. Preparing the land surveyor report<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    How to select the right land surveyor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    There are several ways in which you can settle on the right surveyor. Below are tips that you can apply when selecting the right land surveyor for your land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    i) Referrals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    One of the ways to get a good land surveyor is to ask for referrals from people around you and experts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Contractors, lawyers, valuers, etc. can give you proposals on the surveyors to consider using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    From their experience, you will know what to expect in terms of reports, cost, licensing, and reliability of the surveyor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    ii) Check experience in the field<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    A land survey is a practical field and as such, every surveyor has their own experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For example, if your need is a boundary surveyor, I would advise you to look for a surveyor with good experience in boundary surveying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Similarly, if it is a case of construction, settle on a surveyor who has experience in construction surveying for better results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    iii) Consider the costs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    It can be tempting to check for cheap surveys around you but do it with caution. In some cases, cheap surveys can have long-term challenges such as errors but this is not always the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In as much you check the costs ensure your needs are met sufficiently. This, therefore, means you need to have an estimated budget for your land survey needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Choose a surveyor who protects their Team<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Some surveyors such as construction, mining, and forensic can be risky to the survey team working on the ground. In this case, you need to select a surveyor who takes care of the injury costs during the exercise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This protects you as a property owner from any liability and showcases responsibility on the surveyor\u2019s side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Interview a list of surveyors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Before you settle on one surveyor, you can have a list of them and interview each of them. You can ask them some questions that will help you know them better.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Below are some of the questions you can ask a land surveyor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. How long have you been a surveyor? The response here will help you know their experience<\/li>
    2. Are you licensed to operate in this area? Also, ask for a copy of their licenses and qualifications<\/li>
    3. Do you have a Team with experience? This will help you know whether they work as a Team or as an individual.<\/li>
    4. What will I get as a result of the work you will be doing? This will assure you that you get a surveyor report with approvals of authorities and with legal recognition<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Settle on a surveyor with key qualities of a surveyor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      There are a number of qualities that a good surveyor needs to have. Below are some of them that you need to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. Communication<\/em> \u2013 a good surveyor should be able to communicate and receive and give instructions. This will ensure the whole process is successful<\/li>
      2. Attention to detail<\/em> \u2013 surveyor report needs to be accurate and precise as such attention to details is key.<\/li>
      3. Visualization<\/em> \u2013 this is basically ability to envision and foresee therefore a good surveyor should be able to visualize<\/li>
      4. Physical vigour<\/em> – surveyor work is mostly outdoor. Therefore, a good surveyor should be able to stand extreme weather conditions such as sunny days and cold days.<\/li>
      5. Problem solving skills<\/em> \u2013 land survey can have some challenges such as inconsistency in records from previous years. As such a good surveyor should be able to establish and resolve such challenges.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Search engine<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Another unique way to find them is to use a search engine like google. You can search for land surveyors near me, land survey companies near me, a list of surveyors, <\/a>etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        You will get several suggestions then you can go ahead and double-check by visiting their offices and settling on the most ideal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        How to get a free land survey<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Due to the costs of doing a land survey,<\/a> some landowners may opt to go for free land surveys. Others opt for cheaper land surveys altogether. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        However, this can bring challenges such as unreliable information. In some cases, landowners opt to do land surveys themselves commonly known as DIY Surveys and this cannot be recognized by the law. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Should you get a land surveyor willing to give you cheaper land survey costs, you may experience these challenges such as;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        1. Delay in your projects because they do not prioritize you<\/li>
        2. You might miss important details such as the surveyor report or have a surveyor report with errors.  A surveyor report is a document with an analysis, information and recommendation of the property surveyed. In addition to this a good surveyor report should have well mapped property lines, features of the land, improvement on the land, utilities and any easements.<\/li>
        3. They may lack proper licensing to do legal surveys which are reliable<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          How to become a professional land surveyor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Across the board, becoming a surveyor requires you to have training related to survey either certificate, diploma, or degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          To become a licensed land surveyor, you will need a number of years of working experience for official recognition. Further, you will need registration by the surveyor\u2019s board for you to qualify for operating in the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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