Orive Land Surveying

A land survey is commonly used to determine the boundaries and features of properties, to determine easements and encroachments, to develop or build on land and to satisfy local building codes and regulations. A land survey can save you a lot of hassle and cost in the future. Property line disputes among neighbors are a common reason for land surveys, as are property sales and purchase contractual agreements.

If you are a homeowner that is going to build a fence, garage, patio, pool, etc., a land survey is recommended. Most problems arise when improvements done to the property such as patios, pools, driveways, garages and building extensions are either outside the building limits or encroach into the neighboring property.

The American Land Title Association, the National Society of Professional Surveyors and the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping regulate land surveying in the US and determine the specific criteria for land surveying.In addition, the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying oversees surveying in Texas.