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Land surveyors do a lot of work that is involved in property transactions. Whether you want to build a new home, a large office complex, do extensions, or renovations, you may need a land surveyor before any work is carried out, especially if you are building close to your boundary lines.

Land surveyors are required when:

• you add an extension to your existing property
• install a swimming pool
• build a new fence
• add additional dwellings on your land
• Subdivide your property
• Sell a portion of your land
• Sell your home

What Qualifications Do Land Surveyors Have?

In the UK a land surveyor has completed a degree accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) as a Chartered Surveyor before being employed and undergoing an Assessment of Professional Competence. Once your Assessment of Professional Competence is completed, the surveyor is granted Membership of RICS.

How to Choose the Right Land Surveyor?

Know that you know who the professional is for land measurements in the UK, you can start vetting potential surveyors to determine which one you want to work with. It is always best to get recommendations from family, friends, or colleagues.

One decision you will have to make is whether to hire an independent land surveyor or you prefer working with a larger company. Both options are perfectly fine, depending on your requirements. Independent land surveyors may work out cheaper, but often they are busy and may not have the time to take on your project in the very near future. Larger companies, on the other hand, may be able to take on your project sooner, but they may also be more expensive.

What to Watch Out For?

If the land surveyor you are thinking of using doesn't have the necessary knowledge, experience, qualifications, or are not members of the RICS or similar body, then you are best finding a professional more qualified to carry out your land measurement survey.

Some important questions to ask any land surveyors before hiring them includes:

• What insurance do you have?
• Can you provide references?
• What process do you use to complete my survey?
• What is the time line on my project?
• How much are your fees?
• What do you provide once the survey is completed?

Do I Need a Land Survey?

When it comes to managing or developing a piece of land, it is important to know when you need a professional for land measurements. Land surveys accurate identifies and documents important aspects about the land from topography to boundary lines. You will need a land survey when you:

• Buy a property – land surveys are essential for identifying boundaries, encroachments, easements, and other relevant features
• Renovating or constructing – Land surveys are carried out before work begins, providing information on the shape and dimensions of the property. They provide accurate measurements, along with identifying potential obstacles that could hinder your project
• Disputes – land surveys are often used when you have a neighbour dispute regarding boundaries. The evidence provided by the survey helps facilitate a resolution
• Planning – when building a new home or extending your existing home and require planning permission, you need a land survey to ensure compliance with your local council

Conclusion

Professionals for land measurements, known as land surveyors, are qualified professionals that provide valuable information and data before any construction project, whether you are building a new office block or renovating your home.