Q: I've been told that I need to get yourself a survey done because I'm curious about the borders of my property. I'm uncertain what I should do in order to hire someone to do a survey in Mobile. What must i expect from working with a surveyor - am i going to have to provide any information in advance when it comes to my property to get a survey in Mobile started?

A: Overall that it is a very simple process. When you wish to order a survey in Mobile you simply need to contact an agency that does residential land survey. The surveyor will run-down a list of questions with you in order to garner some necessary data on the project; primarily the address of the land, the municipality where it's located (in or about Mobile?) and when you're purchasing the land they'll need the name of the existing owner.

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

A: For some residential projects, it's often just 2 to 3 3 weeks to complete a survey in Mobile. Obviously this may vary due to other factors which could contain the process up. During Great site when a survey in Mobile has been completed, the survey will have to start by gathering pertinent data surrounding the property in questions - often beginning with court 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 will provide 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 sounds like there's lots of information that 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 expect to receive once the survey in Mobile in completed?

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