Q: I am told that I have to get a survey done because I'm curious about the borders of my property. I'm uncertain what I will do as a way to hire someone to execute a survey in Mobile. What should Helpful resources expect from working with a surveyor - will I have to provide any information in advance in regards to my property in order to get a survey in Mobile started?

A: Overall it's actually a simple process. When you want to order a survey in Mobile you merely need to contact an agency that does residential land survey. The surveyor will run-down a list of questions with you so that you can garner some necessary information on the project; primarily the address of the land, the municipality where it's located (in or around Mobile?) and if you're purchasing the land they'll need the name of the current owner.

Q: Every project I've been involved in around my property is definitely a lengthy one. Since the survey can be an outdoor job that may get held up by way of a large amount of factors, what's the average amount of time it requires to a get a survey in Mobile complete once the project starts?


A: For some residential projects, it's just 2-3 3 weeks to perform a survey in Mobile. Obviously this may vary due to other factors which could hold the process up. During the time in which a survey in Mobile has been completed, the survey will have to start by gathering pertinent data surrounding the house in questions - often beginning with court public records and existing documents on past surveys. After the collection of data is complete, the survey begins on the house. From the completed survey, the surveyor provides the land owner or requesting party with up-to-date maps. For other projects associated with subdivisions or construction topography, enough time frame will vary depending on the size of the project.

Q- It appears like there's a lot of information which has to be gathered and compiled for a residential land survey in Mobile. With all of the information that's being handled by the surveyor, just what can I be prepared to receive after the survey in Mobile in completed?

A- The boundaries of the property are generally marked, particularly in the corners. The markers that are used to mark the corners are often permanent markers such as for example iron pins or other more permanent material. These markers typically carry the name or identification of the surveyor when someone must contact them later on. Beyond the markers, the individual ordering the survey receives copies of the brand new and wholly accurate property map. The initial is held by the surveyor, and additional copies can be easily requested to be passed out to attorneys, contractors, etc.