What are the key considerations for a successful boundary survey?
posted 23rd October 2024
Boundary surveys are important processes when it comes to maintaining and protecting your property. It helps protect you against legal disputes with your neighbour. If you are looking for an accurate boundary survey, maybe due to a dispute with your neighbour, installation of new fencing, or an extension to your existing property, you need to hire the right surveyors that can provide you with accurate and precise boundary lines.
Be Wary of Older Surveys
Older boundary surveys may only provide information on the property at the time it was surveyed and may not accurately reflect your property today. You should never assume that older boundary surveys are accurate. This is often seen in rural areas, especially farms and small holdings, when natural boundaries, such as rivers, ditches, or creeks were used to divide land. An updated and precise boundary survey may show you your legal boundaries are actually elsewhere.
Choose a Reputable Surveyor
Boundary surveys should be carried out by an experienced and reputable surveyor. It is advisable to ensure that they are members of RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors), a governing body that provides guidelines and requirements when it comes to surveying in the UK.
In addition to experience and reputation, they should have the right liability insurance in place. While it is very rare that something will go wrong during the physical survey of your property, you need to ensure that if there is a mistake, such as causing damage to your fence as they do their survey, they are in a position to cover the replacement or repair.
Further, ask the surveyor about what equipment they use when conducting the survey. At MB Survey Solutions, we have invested in state of the art and current technologies, from navigational software and 3D laser scanners to the best quality CAD programmes, helping us deliver your survey quickly and accurately.
Walk with the Surveyor
A boundary survey will require your surveyor visits your property. They will assess the boundaries, walking your property. It is always a good idea to walk with them. They can then point out any topographical markers, giving you a better understanding of your land and its boundaries.
It's not uncommon in rural areas for boundaries to never have been formally established in the first place. They are often contested as the boundaries were never made clear to you or your neighbours. Walking around with your surveyor helps you understand your boundaries in more detail, as they peg the boundary lines.
Get Your Survey in Writing
Of course, you expect to get your boundary survey in writing. Your surveyor provides you with a sketch plan and boundary report, which are used as legal records should any disputes arise with your neighbour.
Talk to the Neighbour
If you are thinking of extending your home or adding a new fence, it is always worthwhile chatting to your neighbour first, keeping them updated. In some cases, you may both want the same thing, and you can jointly hire the surveyor, splitting the costs. At MB Survey Solutions, we provide you with accurate and precise information that is unbiased. We ensure you receive the accurate data you need.
Conclusion
MB Survey Solutions is an experienced and reputable surveying company in the United Kingdom, offering an extensive selection of property surveys to meet your needs. We are known for using the latest surveying technologies and equipment to provide you with accurate and fast results.
If you need a boundary survey of your property, don't hesitate to contact the MB Survey Solutions team today.