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The survey crew is scheduled next week. What will they do and do I need to be there?
Asked October 25, 2026
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Most crews work independently. You usually don't need to be home, but it helps to prepare [1].
What the crew does:
- Looks for monuments at corners and along the lines. They may use a metal detector and dig shallow holes.
- Measures with GNSS receivers and a total station, tying the monuments and improvements together [2].
- Sets new markers where corners are missing (iron rods with caps) and may hang flagging or paint lines if staking was ordered.
How you can help:
- Tell the office about gates, dogs, irrigation lines or septic areas.
- Share any old surveys or pins you know about.
- Leave access to the back yard.
The office then compares field data with the records and prepares the drawing, which can take days to weeks after the field visit.
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.