If you’re buying an empty lot for construction, you need to know the value of the property. You also need to know its characteristics to make sure you can use it the way you want. Here’s why professional land surveying is an essential information-gathering step in the process.

What You Need to Know About the Land

First, you need to know the size of the lot and its boundaries. This helps you determine if you’re getting as much land as you expected, where your neighbors’ claims end, which of the local roads you can access, and whether you’ll have room to build what you want.

Your land surveying company should also let you know about the terrain, including high and low areas, places that are rocky or overgrown, and the overall slope of the land. They should also identify and map any features of the property, including existing buildings, foundations, tanks, bodies of water, and any utilities available.

Why You Need Land Surveying

A professional surveyor uses precise tools and detailed records to map the property and give you the most detailed information possible. Not only is their work informative, but it’s legally binding; professional land surveying establishes property lines when they’re in dispute and ensures you get every square foot of land in the real estate contract.

They can also warn you about hidden costs that may arise from the features of the property, such as the cost to remove and clean up a leaking oil tank. This gives you more negotiating power during the sale and helps you make informed decisions.

For land surveying in North Georgia and the Atlanta metro area, contact D & S Land Surveying Inc. With 23 years of history in Tate, GA, this family-owned and -operated surveying company has developed a reputation for reliability and has many repeat customers. Call (770) 720-4443 or fill out their online form to get started with a quote.