You may be loosely familiar with the concept of land surveying, but for people who are purchasing land or building new property, it’s a very important service. Specifically designed to determine the precise measurements of land parcels, perimeter surveys provide useful information to home and business owners. Take a look at what you should know about this important surveying specialty.

About Perimeter Surveys

Perimeter surveying is a type of property survey that determines the particular boundaries of a parcel of real estate. Using specific mathematical, geometric, and physical techniques, professional surveyors arrive at exact figures that take into account the acreage of the site. This includes distances from one point to another, as well as design-prohibitive details like slopes, hills, and heights. Structures such as retaining walls, fences, and hedges are also included.

The information derived from a perimeter survey can help resolve conflicts between two homeowners who are at odds about land ownership. This is particularly helpful if you’re building a new property, too, as it will prevent builders from encroaching on spaces outside the legal boundaries.

How Are Perimeter Surveys Performed?

Survey companies perform perimeter surveys using technological equipment that is designed to measure distances and capture information, which can later be virtually downloaded to digital mapping solutions. For a perimeter survey, professionals use pegs to physically mark parcels of no fewer than 15 feet wide. 

Perimeter surveys are useful for both residential and commercial purposes. Before home builders can break ground, a land surveying company will determine measurements to make sure that the properties will fit on the land and won’t extend onto another property. Commercial enterprises rely on perimeter land surveying before construction of everything from shopping malls to skyscrapers to tunnels.

The team at Lansdale Surveying of Milford, OH, has offered comprehensive surveying services to locals since 1977. Whether you’re constructing a major site or want to learn more about your home’s land, you can count on them to provide the information you need. Visit their website for more information on their land surveying, including perimeter surveys, or call (513) 831-9970.