Accurately define your property lines, locate corners, and identify any issues before you buy, sell, or build.
A boundary survey establishes the exact location of your property lines by identifying the corners and monuments that define a parcel of land as described in the recorded deed. This is one of the most fundamental types of land surveys and serves as the foundation for property ownership, development, and dispute resolution.
During the survey, our team conducts thorough deed research, reviews recorded plats and adjacent property records, then performs fieldwork using precision equipment to locate existing monuments or set new ones. The result is a detailed plat showing your property boundaries, dimensions, area, and any relevant features.
There are many situations where knowing your exact property boundaries is essential. A boundary survey gives you the confidence to make informed decisions about your land. Common reasons include:
Every boundary survey begins with research and ends with a clear, professionally prepared deliverable. Here is what you can expect when you work with us:
From small residential lots to large rural tracts, we handle boundary surveys of all sizes and complexity levels.
Also known as mortgage or closing surveys, these are commonly requested by lenders, title companies, and attorneys prior to a real estate closing to verify the property matches what is being represented.
Boundary surveys for farms, timber land, and large acreage parcels. These surveys often involve challenging terrain and extensive deed research for older or less well-documented properties.
Boundary definition for commercial and industrial properties, including right-of-way surveys, communication tower sites, and multi-parcel developments.
A mortgage or lot survey (sometimes called a closing survey) is typically a more limited survey done for properties in recorded subdivisions, showing property lines and improvements. A full boundary survey involves more extensive research and fieldwork, physically establishes property corners with monuments, and provides a higher level of certainty about boundary positions. A mortgage survey should not be relied upon to settle disputes or establish fence lines.
The cost depends on several factors including the size of the parcel, the terrain and vegetation, the quality and availability of existing deed records, and the complexity of the boundary lines. Properties with clear, well-documented boundaries in accessible locations will cost less than large rural tracts with vague deed descriptions and dense vegetation. We provide individual quotes after evaluating your specific situation.
Yes. As part of a boundary survey, we set iron pins with caps bearing our professional registration number at any corners that have been disturbed or were never monumented. Existing monuments that are found in their correct positions are left in place and noted on the survey plat.
A boundary survey can definitively establish where your property lines are located based on the recorded deed and available evidence. This information is often enough to resolve informal disagreements. However, if a legal dispute arises, only the courts can make final determinations about property ownership. Our survey can serve as evidence in those proceedings, and we provide expert witness support when needed.
Generally, the person who requests the survey is responsible for paying for it. In a real estate transaction, this can be either the buyer or seller depending on the terms of the purchase agreement. There is no universal rule — it comes down to what the parties negotiate.
It is strongly recommended. Installing a fence on or past your neighbor’s property line can lead to disputes, legal action, and the expense of relocating the fence. A boundary survey establishes exactly where your lines are so you can place the fence with confidence.
Contact us today for a quote on your boundary survey. We serve residential and commercial clients across Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama.