Researching Your Land – 10 Tips for Renting One

Wang Yan

Global Courant

In my nearly 25 years as a surveyor, I have been approached by thousands of property owners wanting to have their land surveyed. All too often they make their decisions based on just one factor, price; which often leads to dissatisfaction with their choice and sometimes to a less than qualitative research. Developed from my experience, the following 10 tips will help you hire the right professional surveyor to survey your land.

1. Does the person you hire have a license to perform surveying services?

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  • In general, there are no recognized specialties within the surveyor profession, but make sure if you hire a professional surveyor to do a boundary survey, for example, that they are experienced in boundary surveys. Some surveyors may focus on the following areas: construction layout, topographic surveys, maps, geodetic surveys, land use and boundary surveys. Therefore, if you need a professional surveyor for a boundary dispute, and the person you want to hire is primarily involved in construction stakeout, hire another professional who has experience with boundary surveys. Also ask how long this person has been working as a professional surveyor. Only hire an experienced professional surveyor to survey your land.

5. Is this person in continuing education?

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