Whether you want to build your dream home, start a business, or create a nonprofit, there are many reasons to invest in a vacant lot. However, before you sign the final paperwork, you need to schedule land surveying services. Below are a few ways that this assessment pays off before construction begins. 

4 Reasons to Schedule Land Surveying Before Buying a Vacant Lot

1. Ensures the Land Is Suitable for Building

Surveying provides detailed information about the land you intend to build on. Professional surveyors evaluate the soil and other conditions that can affect a building, such as nearby waterways or trees with extensive root systems. If the vacant lot in question is on a slope, for example, your surveying team will tell you if the land is worth cutting into or filling. They also provide information about potential dangers, such as your risk of bush fires or flooding.

2. Establishes Property Boundaries

Property surveyors determine exact property boundaries, so you know where to build to prevent legal problems and fees. Building projects must adhere to local zoning laws and setback restrictions that detail how far back the structure should be in relation to curbs and property lines. Once the boundaries are established, your land surveying team creates a map of the property for referral throughout the building process.

3. Checks for Easements & Encroachments

Surveying experts identify any easements or encroachments on the vacant lot to further establish property boundaries. Easements are entryways that allow individuals or groups to cross the property, including unrecorded easements, such as well-worn footpaths. Encroachments refer to property violations by neighbors, such as fencing or other structures on your side of the boundary line.

4. Helps With Subdividing & Developing

The land surveying team also helps you plan for the property. If you want to develop the lot, for example, you need land surveying to ensure the plans are both possible and legal. If you intend to divide the land among your relations or business partners, the land surveyor will let you know about any restrictions that might affect the intended divisions.

Streamline vacant lot development with land surveying services from K & M Land Surveying. Serving Lincoln, NE, and the surrounding areas for almost 25 years, this company provides a full suite of survey services, including critical area mapping and construction staking. Call the fully licensed team today at (402) 476-3020 for a free quote or visit the company online for service details.