Hiring a Surveyor
To start the process of getting your land surveyed, you need to hire a surveyor. There are two basic types: a licensed surveyor or engineering surveyor. The licensed surveyor can determine the positions of legal boundaries and structures that might be located near these boundaries, while engineering surveyors look at structures that are not near a legal boundary.
The Tools Used
Depending on what type of land surveyor you hire, a number of tools may be used to make an accurate measurement of your land. Most often, a surveyor will use a total station. These can measure angles and distance, and many are equipped with computers that conduct and record calculations. Technology has brought enhanced imaging and sighting with the use of drones and GPS equipment. Surveyors also use common items like rules, tape measures and levels.
The surveying process isn’t difficult, but it needs to be done by a trained professional. If you know what information you are seeking, you can decide what land surveyor to hire.