You might think you know where your property’s boundaries are located, but are you absolutely sure? Many homeowners just ask the previous owners, who may have gotten their information from the owners before them, leading to mistakes that compound over time. Misunderstandings about property lines can lead to contentious disputes with neighbors and zoning violations, so it pays to hire a land surveying company to figure out exactly what’s yours.

3 Reasons to Hire a Land Surveying Company

1. Marking Out Boundary Lines

If you want to install a fence, new driveway, or any other improvement to your property, a professional land survey will help ensure you’re not building on your neighbor’s property. Otherwise, they might commission a survey of their own someday and discover that your fence is actually one foot into their property line. On the other hand, the surveyor may find that some of your neighbor’s features actually encroach on your property.

2. Identifying Easements & Rights-of-Way

An easement is a legal permission given to one party to use another party’s property. For instance, a neighbor behind you might have an easement allowing them to build a driveway across your land, or the city may need access to maintain utility lines and power cables.

3. Completing a Zoning Review

Whether you’re planning on launching a business on your property or adding onto your house, a land surveying company can help ensure you actually have the right to do so. Surveys typically include a review of local zoning laws, which often restrict how a property may be used and how tall buildings are allowed to be.

The land surveying professionals at Jackola Engineering & Architecture, PC have provided accurate, detailed reports to landowners throughout Kalispell, MT, for nearly 50 years. Using the most advanced equipment on the market, their team offers a variety of surveying and topographical services to support almost any land use or development project. Visit their website now for an overview of their services, and call (406) 755-3208 to request an estimate on your upcoming project today.