Whether you own or are thinking of purchasing a small or big piece of property, land surveying is a useful process to ensure you fully understand what belongs to you. Surveyors use specialized equipment to map out onsite measurements and aid in future land development and construction. Here are some of the many ways that these surveys are useful.

Why Get a Land Survey?

1. Determine Property Lines

Property lines are not always drawn in clearly determined, square patches. Not knowing where the boundaries of your land end could cause you to accidentally encroach on a neighbor’s property. Land surveying prevents you from developing structures on land you don’t own, so you don’t have to spend a lot of time and money taking them down and rebuilding. 

2. Evenly Divide Land

If you own a lot of land, such as farm acreage, you might decide to sell portions or divide it among your relatives or children in the future. Getting a land survey will help you to see the exact square footage and make it easier to draw new boundary lines or divide the land evenly. This way, the new owners will know exactly what they are inheriting.

3. Know What You’re Purchasing

Land surveying isn’t reserved solely for current home and land owners. If you are buying a property, ensure that you’re getting what you’re paying for by hiring a survey company. Along with determining if the property lines on the deed are correct, they can also tell you if the land is in a flood-prone area.

When you need accurate and thoroughly determined land surveying performed, contact the professionals at Allied Surveying & Mapping. Since 1977, they have provided boundary and topographic surveys for Lincoln, NE. Their registered and licensed surveyors use high-quality equipment—including a total station, GPS systems, and robotic instruments—to provide a variety of services such as FEMA®-approved elevation certificates, land surveying, and construction staking. Speak to one of their surveyors today about your needs by calling (402) 434-2686. Visit their website to learn more about the services they provide.