Top Tips for Preparing Your Property for a 3D Survey
posted 9th December 2024
Before you start any home improvements, such as an extension or renovation, you need a clear understanding of your property boundaries, any potential encroachments, and more. This is where a 3D survey comes into play. At MB Survey Solutions, we know how important it is to prepare for the survey process, ensuring it goes ahead efficiently and effectively.
Our team of expert land surveyors have put some effective tips in place to help you prepare your property for a 3D survey:
Clear Any Obstacles From Your Property Lines
The surveyor is going to need to have access to your boundaries. Ensure these areas are clear of any obstacles, including overgrown vegetation and debris, unlocking any gates that could reduce access.
Note Any Key Landmarks
Being your property, you know of any key landmarks the surveyor needs to be aware of, this could be fences and natural features, to stakes or pins used to mark the corners of your property. This information enables the surveyor to double check and confirm the existing data with your key landmarks.
Provide Relevant Documentation
Before your surveyor arrives, have all the necessary documentation ready. In some cases, we ask for this information before we carry out the site survey, enabling us to gain valuable insight into your property and be prepared to carry out the survey effectively. Relevant documents include title deeds, previous surveys, and improvement plans or changes that have been made to the property. This streamlines the surveying process, ensuring accurate results.
Discuss any Concerns
If you are concerned about encroachments or boundary disputes, share this information up front with your surveyor. This includes neighbouring structures that encroach on your property to shared fences and driveways. Ensure you advise the surveyor of any changes to property usage or landscaping.
Secure Children and Pets
On the day of your 3D survey, it's important to secure your children and pets in a secured area or indoors. Surveyors use specialist equipment that works best when the area is clear of potential hazards and distractions.
Schedule Your Survey in Advance
3D surveys are best carried out when property boundaries are visible. Try to schedule your 3D survey during a dry season, reducing the risk of weather delays, or avoid busy days when your property might have restricted access, this ensures the surveyor can complete quickly and effectively.
Why You Should Prepare Your Property for a 3D Survey
When you take the time to prepare your property for a 3D survey, you will find you save time, money, and potential issues down the line. We pride ourselves on providing accurate and precise surveying services. If you have any questions regarding 3D surveys, how to prepare your property, or to book a survey, get in touch with MB Survey Solutions today.