Edmonton Property Line Surveys
If you’re planning to build a new home in Edmonton, or if you are a homeowner who would like to have more information about their property, then you should consider getting a property line survey. Surveys can be used for many different reasons including:
- Finding out the exact location of your home on the property
- Confirming boundaries and existing structures such as fences or sheds (also providing evidence in case of any dispute)
What are Property Line Surveys for?
Land Surveys are the most accurate method of establishing property boundaries. Property line surveys can be used to identify the location of any physical features that have been constructed on a property, especially fences. Your surveyor will typically establish the property lines that define your property’s boundary with neighboring properties with nails, lathe, and additional calculations.
In addition to recording existing land use, some surveyors may also provide further information about how developed a given property is by conducting topographic mapping or aerial photography for an additional fee.
Why do people need property surveys?
Property line surveys are typically used to resolve property line disputes. If you’re dealing with a neighbor who thinks their backyard should be at the edge of your property, or if you’re worried about encroaching on a neighbor’s property when expanding your house, then a survey is the way to go. There are many reasons why people hire surveyors for their properties:
- To know the exact boundaries of their own property
- To know where their neighbor’s property begins and ends
- To establish the best placement when installing or replacing a fence or other permanent structure
What is a Property Survey?
A property line survey consists of physical markers placed along your property’s boundary line. From these markers, surveyors can establish how far apart two neighboring properties are, if there’s enough space for a fence in between them, and whether or not any trees or other obstacles are in the way.
Contrary to popular belief, the calculations from a property line survey are not displayed in a document format – most property line surveys speak for themselves with the physical markers that have been placed around the boundary. It is always advised to share with your neighbors when a property line survey will be taking place to make sure that any stakes placed on the property line do not get removed or accidentally discarded.
What are the benefits of a Property Survey?
By having a survey performed on your property, you can:
- Avoid disputes with neighbors. If there is a dispute regarding the location of property lines, this can be resolved quickly and easily.
- Ensure that new buildings are constructed in the correct location. This will stop any building from being constructed on the wrong part of land, or even worse, two properties that are next to each other may find out they have been building a fence/pool/shed/deck etc between them for years!
What are the Common Reasons for Survey Disputes?
You might be thinking, “What are the common reasons for Property Line Disputes?” There are many reasons why you and your neighbor can have a disagreement over your property lines. The most common reasons include:
- Confusion over lot lines
- Unclear property boundaries
- Uncoordinated fence builds
If any of these things sound familiar to you, then it may be time to call in an expert surveyor!
A property survey can prevent a dispute when it’s done before you build
Having a survey done before you build can prevent the stress of having to tear down any additional permanent structure after the fact. It’s also a good idea to have one done if you’re buying a new property, even if it’s already been built. Even though the property has been built on for years and there are houses around it, there may still be land disputes that will come up later. For example, an old barn that was torn down may have actually belonged to someone else’s neighboring property!
A survey will help you avoid disputes with your neighbors by allowing them time to get used to their new surroundings while they’re still under construction. You’ll also be able to see where exactly the lot lines are so that you know where not build any structure’s (like fences) on neighboring properties or make sure they fall within certain setbacks from other houses’ walls/fences/etc.
Conclusion
Property lines can be a source of stress and conflict for homeowners. A property line survey can help resolve disputes before they get out of hand, as well as protect both parties against false claims.
ARC Surveys
When you find yourself in the middle of a land dispute or if you have any confusion about where to build your fence, hiring a land surveyor and getting a Real Property Report should be your first move. To get a free quote for any of our land survey services in the Edmonton area, contact Arc Surveys at 780-800-1260 or contact us online.
