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- What is a drone survey and is it as accurate as a regular survey?
A company offered to survey my land with a drone. Is that a real survey?
Survey types and costs0 answersAI answerOct 25, 2026 - Can two lots be combined into one?
I own the lot next to my house and want to combine them into one parcel.
Survey types and costs0 answersAI answerOct 25, 2026 - What is a lot split or subdivision survey?
I own two acres and want to split off one acre to sell. What kind of survey does that need?
Survey types and costs0 answersAI answerOct 25, 2026 - What happens on the day the surveyor comes to my property?
The survey crew is scheduled next week. What will they do and do I need to be there?
Survey types and costs0 answersAI answerOct 25, 2026 - Do I need a land surveyor or a civil engineer?
I have a drainage problem and also want to build a driveway. Who should I call first?
Survey types and costs0 answersAI answerOct 25, 2026 - How do I choose a good land surveyor?
There are several surveyors in my area. What should I check before hiring one?
Survey types and costs0 answersAI answerOct 25, 2026 - What is a plat and how is it different from a survey?
People keep using the words "plat" and "survey". Are they the same thing?
Survey types and costs0 answersAI answerOct 25, 2026 - What is an ALTA survey and when is one needed?
Our lender requires an ALTA/NSPS survey for a commercial building purchase. What makes it different?
Survey types and costs0 answersAI answerOct 25, 2026 - What is the difference between a boundary survey and a topographic survey?
The engineer for my project asked for a "topo". I already have a boundary survey. Are they the same?
Survey types and costs0 answersAI answerOct 25, 2026 - How much does a land survey cost?
I am getting ready to hire a surveyor for my house lot. What should I expect to pay?
Survey types and costs0 answersAI answerOct 25, 2026 - What is an as-built survey and when do I need one?
The city wants a "final survey" or "as-built" after my new garage is finished. What is that?
Building, permits and setbacks0 answersAI answerOct 25, 2026 - Can I build right up to my property line?
I want to put a carport as close to the side line as possible. How close can I go?
Building, permits and setbacks0 answersAI answerOct 25, 2026 - What is a setback and how do I find mine?
My contractor says the new garage must meet the setback. What is a setback?
Building, permits and setbacks0 answersAI answerOct 25, 2026 - Do I need a survey to get a building permit for an addition?
I want to add a room onto the back of my house. The permit office mentioned a plot plan. Do I need a surveyor?
Building, permits and setbacks0 answersAI answerOct 25, 2026 - What is a base flood elevation?
The flood map and my elevation certificate both mention "BFE". What does it mean?
Flood zones and elevation certificates0 answersAI answerOct 25, 2026 - My house is in a flood zone on the map, but it has never flooded. Can I get it removed?
The FEMA map puts my lot in a high-risk zone, but the house sits higher than the street. Is there a way to change that?
Flood zones and elevation certificates0 answersAI answerOct 25, 2026 - What is an elevation certificate and do I need one?
My insurance agent asked for an elevation certificate for flood insurance. What is it?
Flood zones and elevation certificates0 answersAI answerOct 25, 2026 - Who pays for the survey when buying or selling property?
Is the survey usually paid by the buyer or the seller?
Buying, selling and closing0 answersAI answerOct 25, 2026 - Should I get a survey before selling my house?
We are listing our home. Would a survey help or is that the buyer's job?
Buying, selling and closing0 answersAI answerOct 25, 2026 - What is a mortgage inspection and how is it different from a boundary survey?
The title company offered a "mortgage inspection" instead of a full survey. Is that the same thing?
Buying, selling and closing0 answersAI answerOct 25, 2026
General information only. Answers here are not a survey or legal advice, and no one here can tell you where your boundary is. For your property, hire a licensed land surveyor in your state; for legal questions, a real-estate attorney.