A licensed land surveyor can provide you with the exact boundaries of your home and retrace your property lines. A land survey is not required when buying or selling a home in Pennsylvania, although some buyers choose to add them as an additional protection while purchasing.
In addition to buying and selling property, there are a few other times that you may wish to consider a surveyor. If you’re adding a fence or a swimming pool, you may be required by the township to have a survey completed. Similarly, if you’re building an addition onto your home, you will likely need a professional survey.
Another common reason to contact a land surveyor is when you believe that a neighbor may be encroaching on your property. If, for example, you think that your neighbor’s fence, landscaping or shed might be located on your land, the best way to settle a dispute over property lines is through a survey.
Land surveys can range considerably in price depending on the nature of the property. Most surveys will cost around $1000 or more, although small properties can be as little as a few hundred.