SURVEYING FACTS
Surveying

PROFESSIONAL PROPERTY SURVEYS DONE RIGHT

Surveying

SCHEDULE A SURVEY

Schedule a Property Survey Today! Hansen Surveying Has Been Serving the Area Since 1975 With Friendly Surveying Services.

 

Call 763-689-4749

ACCURATE SURVEYS

A property survey will describe, map and locate land ownership boundaries and corners, features and improvements. Land and its improvements are a major financial investment, so all land ownership boundaries should be located, monumented and mapped by an official property survey.

When should property be surveyed?

  • When property is divided into parcels for sale or development.
  • When property is to be sold, purchased or mortgaged.
  • When property improvements are planned or to be developed.
  • When government regulations require a survey and map of your property.
  • When the location of property boundaries or corners is uncertain.
  • When property trespass or encroachment is evidenced or suspected.

How is a property survey obtained?

Property surveys must be performed by a Professional Land Surveyor who has been licensed by the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design, 85 E. Seventh Pl., Ste. 160, St. Paul, MN 55001. Phone (952) 296-2388 or visit the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design website here.

What will a property survey cost?

Costs depend upon many conditions, such as:

  • Availability and adequacy of property records.
  • Previous surveying monuments and mapping.
  • Difficult terrain, heavy foliage and access.
  • Survey complexity and regulatory compliance.
  • Inclement weather and seasonal conditions.
  • Other limitations, service costs and expenses.


An estimate of cost and a time schedule will normally be provided in writing by Hansen Surveying's land surveyor.

What will the surveyor do for me?

The legal description of your property and related records will be evaluated and a survey made to locate, measure and monument the property boundaries and corners so they can be easily identified.


  • The property survey will be completed in compliance with applicable state, county and other local government laws, codes and regulations.
  • You will be informed of the discovery of any property description, boundary location, trespass, encroachment or other related problems that you should be aware of.


Upon completion of the property survey, it is recommended that the boundary corner monuments be protected and preserved by the property owner.

What information will the surveyor need for a property survey?

A copy of property deeds, abstract of title or title insurance commitment and maps and other available information relating to the property.

 

If necessary, meet the land surveyor at the survey site for inspection or consultation.

 

Consult with the land surveyor at the earliest opportunity; in some cases a survey may require several weeks to complete.

Share by: