Boundary Surveys
A boundary survey is the definitive, on-the-ground determination of where one parcel ends and the next begins. It’s more than a quick measurement—it’s a legal and technical investigation that reconciles records research, precise field observations, and professional judgment to produce a map (plat) and physical markers that hold up under scrutiny. When we are contracted for your boundary survey, we locate corners, identify lines, note improvements near those lines, and evaluate potential overlaps or gaps between deeded descriptions and reality. The end result is not just a drawing; it’s a defensible picture of your property’s perimeter that you can hand to a title company, lender, attorney, contractor, or neighbor with confidence.
Why Property Owners, Buyers, and Builders Need It
If you’re planning a fence, room addition, pool, driveway widening, retaining wall, or any improvement close to a line, the question “exactly where is that line?” becomes critical. Inspections and permits often depend on accurate setbacks, and lenders or title insurers may require confirmation before funding or issuing coverage. A current boundary survey can also reveal encroachments—things like a neighbor’s fence wandering onto your land, or an old shed that crosses the line—that should be addressed before money changes hands. During purchases or refinances, the survey clarifies exceptions on the title commitment and supports clean closings. On the flip side, if a neighbor challenges your use of a strip along the edge of your yard, your survey is the professional evidence you’ll want to rely on.
Different Kinds of Boundary-Focused Surveys
“Boundary survey” is a broad umbrella. A standard boundary survey marks the corners and lines of a single parcel, producing a plat that reflects record research and field measurements. A lot survey focuses on platted subdivision lots and typically highlights improvements relative to setbacks shown on the recorded plat. A retracement survey re-establishes original lines from older records, reconciling differences that emerge over decades. For properties with improvements near lines, an improvement location survey (or similar) documents where structures sit relative to the boundaries. Whatever the label, the goal remains the same: move from vague descriptions in old deeds to clear, reliable boundaries you can build and plan against—without crossing into gray areas that could spark conflict later.
Our Proven Process, Start to Finish
Our team pulls deeds, plats, prior surveys, right-of-way maps, and title documents to build a complete historical picture of your property. Next, we head to the field with modern total stations and GNSS gear to recover monuments, measure lines, observe improvements, and search for evidence of earlier surveys—iron pins, caps, stones, or other markers. Back in the office, we analyze what the records say versus what the ground reveals, resolving any discrepancies using established boundary law principles and the hierarchy of evidence. Once your lines are reconciled, we set or confirm monuments at corners (per standards), draft a clear, scaled plat, and deliver both digital and printed copies. We walk you through the results, explain any encroachments or title matters we discovered, and provide guidance for next steps—whether that’s permitting, design, construction, or discussions with a neighbor.
Why Work With Us
AxisLine Land Surveyor believes precision should feel personal. You’ll get responsive scheduling, careful listening, and plain-English explanations from professionals who treat your project as if it were their own. We coordinate smoothly with real estate agents, title teams, architects, and contractors to keep your timeline intact, and we document everything we find so you can make decisions without hesitation. Our maps are legible, our markers are durable, and our communication is proactive. Most importantly, we do this work under a standard of care designed to stand up in permitting offices and, if necessary, in court.