Whether you’re planning a commercial development or building a home, a thorough, accurate land survey can be instrumental to the success of your project. The report your land surveyor generates helps avoid confusion regarding property lines and informs design decisions about the placement of utilities and access. Because so much depends on the service of your land surveyor, follow this advice for commissioning a provider.

4 Tips for Finding the Best Land Surveyor for Your Project

1. Research Your Options

Land surveyors provide information critical for your project, so do some research into the influential and respected providers in your community and industry. Real estate developers and construction contractors can be a valuable resource, along with online review sites and even social media. Your state licensing board may also have resources that allow you to search and validate their licensing credentials online.

2. Ask About Specific Experience

When interviewing potential surveyors, ask how much experience they have working on projects like yours and within the area of your project. A reputable surveyor should also be happy to provide references from clients with projects similar to yours

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3. Technology Doesn’t Replace Actual Data

Many online resources are available for estimating property lines and other features. However, these tools should be used in conjunction with traditional surveying techniques. GPS satellites and other modern technologies allow land surveyors to produce incredibly accurate reports with an astonishing amount of detail. Make sure to ask how they will use the latest technologies in your project.

4. Confirm Your Deliverables and Follow-Through

Check that your Surveyor will provide you with all of the documentation needed to get your project off and running – and keep the project going during construction. Construction staking is an essential part of the building process – making sure you have accurate placement of all the building areas on-site reduces complications during construction.

If you’re planning a new development project, trust Abercrombie & Associates, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, to provide detailed information and industry-leading expertise. Their land surveyors have been serving developers and contractors throughout the Tri-State Area since 1976 and have a reputation for accurate and dependable service. Visit them online to learn about their services, or call (513) 385-5757 to discuss your project and request an estimate today.