Buying a new home comes with a lot of due diligence. It’s your responsibility to learn all you can about a property before fully committing to the purchase. While you probably know this means inspecting the interior and foundation for potential flaws, here’s why you should also schedule a property line survey.

Why Hire a Land Surveyor Before Buying a Home?

1. Clearly Identify Property Lines

Land changes over time, and the lines around a property can change as the topography is altered. Updates to municipal boundaries can also move the perimeter boundaries.

A surveyor will measure the distance between landmarks to clearly define where the property starts and ends. The survey will also point out any improvements that have been made to the land since the last evaluation, such as a new driveway.

2. Prevent Property Encroachments

Knowing exactly where your future property starts and ends can help to avoid potential disputes down the road. If an old survey had errors, a neighbor’s fence or shed could be sitting partially or completely on the property. A property line survey will determine whether this is an issue you want to deal with or if it might be better to look at other homes. 

3. Meet Financial Requirements

In many instances, a mortgage lender will require a land survey before agreeing to financing. They’ll need legal documentation of the land and any structures located on it, as well as their relation to the property line. The seller’s original or a copy of their survey is often not valid, as it won’t document any changes that have occurred on the land.  

When you need an accurate property line survey of a potential new home, turn to the professionals at Flynn & CYR Land Surveying. Since 1986, they have provided boundary, construction, and FEMA surveys to Berlin, Kensington, and the surrounding Connecticut communities. Their licensed team has the skills to provide accurate measurements of your land. Call (860) 828-7886 to receive an estimate, or visit their website to learn more about their services.