Land surveyors play an essential role in planning a new building, development, or related construction project. Before architects can begin designing the facility, they need to know the exact location of relevant property lines; before engineers can draft construction plans, they need information about the topography. Through land surveying, they can gather the necessary information to begin moving forward.

Why Do You Need to Hire Land Surveyors?

Establishing Boundaries

Land surveying involves mapping out the location of natural and artificial barriers on a given piece of land. The artificial barrier is simply the property line, while a natural barrier may take the form of a river or other obstruction.

Before architects and engineers can start developing plans for a new construction project, they have to know which limits they’re working with. Obviously, a natural barrier will place restrictions on where the facility can be built, but so can an artificial barrier. Local zoning codes often require buildings and other structures to be set back a certain distance from the property line. Without a property line survey, the design team won’t know if their plans would violate such restrictions.

Understanding Topography

Land surveyors also evaluate the topography of an area. If some parts are too steep, the engineers might recommend choosing a different site for the project, or taking measures to adjust the slope before construction can begin. 

A land survey is also useful for people who are thinking about buying a property. It will let them know exactly how much land they are paying for, as well as the types of natural features they can find there.

While some people may be tempted to refer to old survey maps instead of commissioning a new one, this isn’t advisable—property boundaries and natural barriers shift over time. For the most accurate information, it’s important to start fresh.

If you need to hire land surveyors in the Kensington, CT, area, get in touch with Flynn & CYR Land Surveying. They’re particularly experienced in generating subdivision and FEMA surveys, which helps clients plan new developments, make additions to their homes, and prepare for flooding. Contact them online to learn more about their services, or call (860) 828-7886.