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Types of Surveys

Professional land surveyors offer a host of different surveys, based on your project requirements. These include:

• Boundary surveys – used to establish or re-establish boundary lines
• Topographical surveys – used to show the physical features of a piece of land, including natural and man-made features such as buildings, hills, streams, roads, etc
• Measured building surveys – used to accurately measure land or buildings, providing architects, designers, landscapers, and engineers with precise data
• Subdivision surveys – used to divide land into smaller parcels

When Do You Need a Professional Land Surveyor?

Surveys are carried out when you are about to build a new property or renovate an existing property. Surveys are also used for the building of bridges and roads, along with when you have a boundary dispute with your neighbours.

How Much Does it Cost to Use a Professional Land Surveyor?

It's not easy to give an exact cost of hiring a professional land surveyor, as there are a number of factors that need to be taken into consideration when determining the price. Price is determined by the type of survey required, how long it takes to carry out the survey, along with preparing the data.

The cost can be determined by:

• Site accessibility
• Size of the land or building being surveyed
• Complexity of the project
• Office time required to prepare drawings or maps
• How you want the data provided, such as a 2D drawing or a 3D model

Benefits of Hiring a Professional Land Surveyor

Hiring a professional land surveyor can provide property owners with a wide range of benefits. When you use a professional land surveyor in the early stages of any building project, you avoid potential problems down the line that could cost you valuable time and money.

The key benefits to hiring a professional land surveyor includes:

• Establish boundaries – one of the main jobs of these professionals is to establish and mark boundaries of a property, determining perimeter boundaries, along with internal divisions and encroachments. They use high tech tools, such as GPS to provide accurate boundary lines, reducing the risk of neighbour disputes.
• Identify right of way – Land surveyors identify public right of passage on private properties that could result in restrictions on how the land is used.
• Meeting regulations – Professional land surveyors ensure that new constructions comply with planning permission. They determine if the construction will meet the distance from boundary lines, along with height regulations. They ensure compliance when you submit your plans to your local authority
• Risk mitigation – When you buy property, it always comes with an element of risk. Professional land surveyors provide valuable information to avoid any surprises when it comes to title disputes or boundary disputes.
• Title registration – These professionals play a vital role in confirming legal ownership and title registration when buying or selling land. The surveys and documentation produced by your professional land surveyor assists conveyancing lawyers verify the property and confirm boundaries.

Conclusion

Professional land surveyors are an important link to your property, whether you are building a new home or shopping centre, or you are expanding or renovating your existing property. They are a vital piece of the puzzle when it comes to real estate deals in the United Kingdom, reducing the risk of disputes, along with reducing the risk of wasting valuable time and money. The accurate data they provide enables property owners to go ahead with their building project with confidence.