What Information Do I Need to Provide to Get Started?
posted 2nd August 2024
There is no hard and fast rules on how land surveys are carried out, every land surveyor has their own best practice standards that they adhere to. Evidence plays an important role in determining land boundaries. At the same time, the land surveyor you choose must be experienced to follow the evidence trail, no matter how much information is provided.
Gathering Evidence
Before our surveyors will step foot on your site for survey, we need to gather as much documentation as possible. This can include:
- Title deeds
- Contracts
- Wills
- Maps
- Previous surveys
- Floor plans
- and any other documentation you think is important
The majority of the information we collect can be found at local authorities. It's not uncommon for information to be conflicting, and this is where our skills come in, as we need to determine what is accurate and what is not. It is our responsibility to make our way through the information you provide, ensuring we provide you with accurate measurements and drawings.
On-Site
With the documentation you have provided, we will make an appointment to visit the site, this can be for a boundary survey to a measured building survey. On-site we are able to collect physical evidence, including fencing and landmarks.
During our on-site survey, depending on the survey you have selected, our surveyor will use advanced technology, such as 3D scanners, to provide you with accurate measurements and drawings.
In the event you want a boundary survey, even when the property lines have changed, it is our responsibility to mark the points of the property with new markers. The benefit to this, is that you can use the information provided by our survey team in the event you are having any boundary disputes with your neighbours.
How to Choose a Surveyor for Your Property
Whether you have recently purchased a new home or you want to renovate your existing property, you need to choose the right surveyor. It is important when making your selection you choose a professional land surveyor that has years of experience.
It is very important when it comes to measuring your property that you choose a professional land surveyor, that has the experience in your area. Common questions to ask includes:
- How long has the surveyor been operating? At MB Survey Solutions we have over twenty five years combined land surveying experience, having worked at one of the oldest surveying companies in Essex
- What areas do you cover? We provide a nationwide service
- What equipment do you use? We use modern technologies, such as 3D laser scanners, drone technology, and more.
- What documents do I need to provide? As a home-owner, the more information you can provide our surveyors, the easier it will be to provide you with accurate drawings and measurements
- What is your cost? Another common question that is determined by the location, size, and type of property, along with the type of survey you require
How We Conduct Surveys
Once you contact us for a measured building survey or a boundary survey, our team get to work analysing the information you provide, along with information we find on the internet. We use GPS, such as Google Maps, that helps us have a view of the property. This is all done before we head to site.
Once on-site, we use a variety of technologies to take accurate measurements, identify boundary lines, or take accurate measurements of your floor plans, elevations, and sections.
Returning to the office, we use specialist software to analyse the data we collected, enabling us to provide you with 2D drawings and 3D models, based on your requirements.