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Property disputes between neighbors happen more often than you’d think, and they can sometimes lead to court action. Before it goes that far, it’s worth understanding why they occur and how land surveying can help you settle the conflict. Here’s what you should know.

Why Do Disputes Happen?

Disputes often happen when ownership of a property has changed and the new owners want to make alterations to their land. If the neighbor feels like they’re encroaching on their property, it could lead to an argument of where the actual boundary lies.

Arguments over property boundaries may also happen if a longstanding owner wants to build new structures on the land, such as adding a garage, pool, or home addition. Tensions may also flare if damage happens close to a property border and homeowners try to determine who’s responsible for fixing it.

How Can Land Surveying Help?

land surveyingA surveying professional uses past land records, property descriptions, previous boundary survey results, and land deeds to determine real and accurate boundaries of the property. They’ll conduct a lot line assessment and place markers to clearly delineate the boundary between two properties.

Surveying companies are licensed, and they’re the authority on establishing accurate boundary lines to end a property dispute. If an argument reaches the courts, they’ll order a boundary survey to be done by a surveying professional to settle it. Hiring one yourself can avoid the hassle and fees associated with taking the dispute to court. 

 

Do you need land surveying services to settle a dispute? D & S Land Surveying Inc. in Tate, GA, offers reputable boundary and property surveys, backed by over 30 years of experience. The licensed family-owned and -operated company serves North Georgia and the Atlanta Metro area. Fill out their online form to request a quote, or call (770) 720-4443 to schedule a survey.

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