Site surveys are an essential instrument to determine property lines and the position of a property’s amenities. If these surveys weren’t conducted, there’d be no way of knowing which area of land is finished and the next begins. While property disputes today may not bring about the same degree of conflict that they did in the past, it is crucial that everyone knows who is the owner of what.
A site survey defines the dimensions and the location of any property, site or improvements to the property. Surveys also determine what is the legally valid description for the land that is being surveyed.
Doing your due diligence with regards to site surveys and property could prevent you from making a costly error such as building on the property of someone else. There are many other reasons to conduct a survey, for instance:
Locating property lines
Mortgage requirements to be met
Insuring title
A new structure is being constructed on the property
Finding easements
Locating utilities
The process of defining a property being offered for sale
Contractors usually conduct surveys of the site prior to when construction even begins. The contractor will inspect the job site in order to identify the following:
Locations for exits and entrances
Access to the site for temporary roads
Concrete disposal location
Storage locations for construction materials
A water supply for the area
Toilets for temporary use and number
Dumpster locations
Job site trailer location
Safety protocols in case in the event of an accident
The location of the first aid station
Meeting place in the event of a tornado or fire
Mandatory signage required to show OSHA and the right to work
In commercial construction the need for a the civil survey should be taken for each project. The survey defines property boundaries as well as elevations, utilities structures, and paving sites. This survey covers landscaping and SWPP specifications to comply with the local codes. The contractor works with an accredited civil engineer to create a civil plan for a particular project and then receives a certificate seal from the registered engineer. Residential constructions will require an less rigorous survey that is conducted by a surveyor, or contractor.
Site surveys will show precisely where you’re property boundaries are which makes the construction or financing procedure much more efficient. Each of the instances of the site survey is an integral component of the building process.
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