If you want to build a fence in your backyard or are looking to buy new land, it’s necessary to get a residential lot survey. After all, there’s nothing more frustrating than finding out too late you’re unable to make adjustments to your own property. With over 40 years of providing topographic services to the Milledgeville, GA, area, the experts at Ogletree and Chivers Land Surveyors list three types of property surveys you should know about.

3 Residential Lot Surveys You Should Be Familiar With

1. Boundary Survey

As the name indicates, boundary surveys focus on the property’s boundaries. This involves research into public records and field work to figure out exactly where the land begins and ends so accurate maps can be drawn. Boundary surveys are typically a bit expensive due to the amount of time and number of land surveyors involved with researching and locating the land’s dimensions.

2. Location Survey

Similar to a boundary survey, this type also maps out the dimensions of property lines. However, it takes into account improvements and structures adjacent to the property. This is basic information that is necessary to help you understand what you can do with your property, such as building a backyard pool that doesn’t encroach on your neighbor’s yard,

3. ALTA Survey

The American Land Title Association survey (ALTA) is one of the more expensive residential lot surveys due to the extensive procedure involved. Essentially, it’s a boundary survey with stricter standards. It not only researches and identifies the property’s boundaries, but it also points out any and all issues, including existing boundary disputes and encroachments. When you’re looking into a new piece of property, you want to go in knowing any potential boundary problems have been resolved before you buy.

Residential lot surveys offer peace of mind when it comes to buying a new property or making major changes to one you already own. For the most accurate and professional topographic services, reach out to the fully certified and licensed team from Ogletree and Chivers Land Surveyors. Using state-of-the-art equipment for their surveying services, their professionals emphasize productivity and affordability for their customers. Call (478) 453-3454 to make an appointment, or visit their website to view the range of services they offer.