Why Does Home Remodeling Need a Land Survey?
For a new building, a land survey is always required, but is the same true for a house remodel? And, if so, what are the conditions that necessitate one? To find the answer keep reading.
Land Survey Tell About Property A land survey is used to determine the property boundaries of your home. A land survey reveals all other items on your property, such as a pool, a shed, a gazebo, and the like, in addition to your home and its property lines.
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When is a Land Survey Required? Putting on An Addition The majority of additions entail a change or infringement on an existing property boundary, necessitating a survey. If your town offers a “safe zone,” for example, a certain amount of area in which your addition can be built without requiring a survey, that is the one conceivable exception.
Tear-Down/Rebuild Because tearing down and reconstructing your home is considered the same as building a new one, a land survey is required. If the teardown/rebuild has modified the surrounding ground in terms of slopes, hills, etc., you may additionally be needed to prepare a topographic survey.
When is a Land Survey Recommended? Fences There are several rules to follow when it comes to fencing, but it’s important to remember that if you’re planning to build a fence that crosses your neighbor’s property line, a land survey can help you avoid any future disputes.
Outbuildings If you’re building a shed, workshop, greenhouse, or other structure near your property boundary, then The AAA Group recommends conducting a land survey to ensure your security.
In New York and surrounding areas, AAA Group can handle all of your land surveying needs.
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