A property line survey is when a professional looks into the legal and title history of the property, determines its legal boundaries, and chronicles its description. This process is required when buying or developing land, but you also may want to invest in it for the following reasons.

Why Might You Need a Property Line Survey?

1. Set Clear Parameters

One of the most apparent benefits of a property survey is knowing the actual boundaries of the property. In short, it clarifies where your property ends and your neighbor’s begins. By knowing this from the get-go, you can avoid accidentally building a structure on land that’s not yours. This violates the neighboring property’s rights and is a form of trespassing.

2. Prepare for Construction

If you plan to put up a structure on your land, the property survey acts as a map that'll guide you and the construction team during the planning phase. Aside from identifying the boundaries, the survey also holds information about the property's topography. This will help your architectural and engineering teams design and build the structure depending on soil concerns, flood-prone areas, and other issues that can affect construction.

3. Protect Your Investment

A property line survey also helps ensure you're getting what you're paying for. The surveyor determines the accurate measurement of the piece of land, as well as its landscape, hardscape, and exact location. With this information on hand, appraisers are less likely to over- or under-value the property.

If you’re looking for professional civil engineering services, Fusco Engineering & Land Surveying, P.C. in Middletown, NY, can help. Serving clients throughout the Greater Hudson Valley area since 1983, this corporation offers construction surveying, building inspection, engineering surveying, sanitary inspections for septic tanks, and other related services. Call (845) 344­-5863 to schedule a property line survey, or visit their website to learn more about what they do.