Developing a property of any kind should be met with clarity and precision. Whether you are planning to build on said property, sell it for profit, or resolve disputes with adjoining parcels, everything starts with a professional land survey. This is an essential service that saves time, money, and potential legal battles with regard to your property.
What we often find ourselves starting with with many clients is defining the need for land surveys altogether. If you are unsure about whether you might need a land survey, here are some of the most common scenarios where it can make all the difference.
1. Planning a New Structure or Fence
If you are building a new fence, shed, or other structure on your property, a land survey ensures that you stay within your property boundaries. Accidentally overstepping your property line could lead to costly disputes with neighbors or even lead to legal action in some cases. A professional land survey provides clear, accurate boundary lines so you can confidently proceed with your project while adhering to local zoning laws.
2. Buying or Selling Property
Real estate transactions require a high level of precision, and a land survey is crucial for both buyers and sellers alike. With a professional land survey, you can clarify the exact dimensions and boundaries of the property, ensuring there are no misunderstandings about what is included in the sale.
3. Unclear Property Descriptions
Sometimes, property deeds or titles contain vague or outdated descriptions that are difficult to interpret. This can create confusion or disputes over ownership and property limits. A land survey provides detailed, up-to-date information that eliminates any uncertainty.
4. Locating Property Corners
Many new property owners are unsure where their property ends and their neighbor’s begins. A land survey is an essential part of solving this issue. Locating property corners with precision and accuracy is especially important for determining property limits and avoiding unintentional encroachments.
5. Subdividing Land
Dividing a property into smaller parcels requires careful planning and adherence to zoning laws and regulations, especially in the Colorado Springs area. Choosing to have your land professionally surveyed by Apex Land Surveying and Mapping LLC ensures that the new boundaries are accurate and compliant.
6. Purchasing Title Insurance
Title insurance is a type of coverage that protects property owners from financial loss if any issues with the title occur. This includes disputes or encroachments. To acquire this insurance, it often requires an ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey to verify the boundaries of the property and identify these potential issues.
7. Settling Boundary Disputes
Boundary disputes with neighbors can quickly escalate, leading to strained relationships and potential legal battles. A land survey along with a Land Survey Plat or Improvement Survey Plat offers documented evidence of your property lines, making it easier to resolve these conflicts quickly and amicably. Having a precise land survey along with completing a Land Survey Plat or Improvement Survey Plat will help you maintain good neighborly relations and avoid any costly litigation.
8. Identifying Encroachments
Encroachments occur when structures like fences or buildings cross property boundaries, whether intentional or accidental. This has the possibility to cause significant problems, especially if the encroachment impacts yours or your neighbor’s ability to use or sell the property. Easily identify any encroachments and provide clarity on property lines with a land survey!
Get Peace of Mind with Apex Land Surveying and Mapping LLC
A land survey is an investment in clarity, security, and peace of mind for a property owner. At Apex Land Surveying and Mapping LLC, our licensed professionals take pride in delivering professional and accurate land surveys. Some of our more comprehensive land surveying services include Land Survey Plats (LSPs), Improvement Survey Plats (ISPs), ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, Improvement Location Certificates (ILCs), and Topographic Surveys.
Whether you are planning a project, buying property, or resolving a dispute, we are here to help with professional land surveying and mapping services along the front range of Colorado and beyond. Contact Apex Land Surveying and Mapping LLC today to schedule your land survey.
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