RASMUSSEN LAND SURVEYORS
RASMUSSEN LAND SURVEYORS

Frequently Asked Questions

HOW MUCH DOES A SURVEY COST?

 

The cost of a survey will depend on the size and location of the property, and the actual services to be provided by the Land Surveyor. For instance, when estimating the cost for a boundary survey, the first piece of information we look at is a copy of the deed which describes the property to be surveyed. Such items as the complexity of the descriptions, terrain and the shape of the property are factors that must be considered. As a result, only a Land Surveyor (not a bank, real estate agent, lawyer, or contractor) can accurately estimate the cost of a survey. We are happy to provide a firm estimate before you authorize a survey. The cost of a survey is only a small percentage of the cost of buying, refinancing, or subdividing property. The protection and piece-of-mind a survey affords is well worth the cost.

WHY DO I NEED A LAND SURVEY?

 

  • To protect the investment you are about to make when buying land
  • If you are buying or selling a piece of real property, most lending institutions will require a current survey for the purpose of revealing potential problems with boundary lines, easements, and encroachments
  • If you are getting ready to build a fence or other improvement near a property line
  • If a property line or property corner is unknown or in dispute, or if you believe someone is encroaching on your land
  • If you plan on dividing your land up to sell or if a will orders land divided up

 

Additional information: "Five Fundamental Reasons"



WHY DO I NEED A LICENSED LAND SURVEYOR?

 

According to New York State Law, only surveys made by licensed and registered New York State Land Surveyors are legal.  Only registered Land Surveyors have the combination of Land Surveying education and experience required for licensure in New York State, and only licensed and registered Land Surveyors have passed the three part examination required for licensure in New York State.

    Professional Engineers, Architects, Landscape Architects, Lawyers, real estate agents, contractors, and title company agents are not allowed to make boundary line determinations.  Also, a visual inspection of a property by a landowner, real estate agent, contractor, or title company representative is not enough to determine the legal boundary of that property. ONLY LICENSED LAND SURVEYORS MAY MAKE BOUNDARY LINE DETERMINATIONS IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK.



HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?

 

There are many (time-consuming) steps invloved in conducting a survey. Click the link for an outline of two examples:

 

What am I paying for?

Serving Otsego County & Surrounding Counties in NY

*RLS does not service Chenango County

 

 

Rasmussen Land Surveyors, PLLC
Oneonta, Otsego County, New York

 

Telephone: 607.267.9360

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