You've found the perfect home for your family. It has the features you want and is conveniently located. It has your inspector's approval, and you're ready to sign on the dotted line. However, before you finalize the purchase agreement, it's wise to hire a land surveyor to make sure you won't face any problems once the property belongs to you. 

Why You Should Hire a Land Surveyor When Buying a Home

1. Identify Encroachments

A land survey will identify any existing encroachments onto the property. For instance, a neighbor's garage or fence may be located on the property you're considering. Depending on the location and seriousness of the encroachment, you may wish to look at different properties to avoid costly and time-consuming legal disputes, in addition to angry neighbors.

2. Locate the Property Boundary Accurately

If, upon taking ownership, you plan on building a privacy fence or planting a hedgerow along your boundary, you need to know where the property line lies. This information helps you avoid accidentally encroaching on someone else's home, which could likewise result in legal feuds and bad blood.

3. Protect the Investment

A land surveyor will accurately map out the size, shape, and dimensions of the lot, as well as the location of the home and other structures, in addition to any physical features like surface waters on the property. The land survey acts as legal proof you're buying what you think you're buying. It will also reveal if there are gaps between your property and the adjoining home, or if there are easements or rights-of-way reflected in the title.

To schedule a land survey for the property you intend to buy, contact Ogletree and Chivers Land Surveyors in Milledgeville, GA, the premier land planning and topographic services company in Baldwin County. They've helped homeowners and businesses with their survey needs for more than 40 years, and they provide a fast, accurate report that helps circumvent future boundary and encroachment disputes. Visit their website to connect with them online or call (478) 453-3454 to make an appointment.