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A basic definition of a boundary survey is a legal document, sometimes called a “drawing”, that will show existing conditions of your land. In addition to property line information, it will include all substantial, visible improvements -i.e. house, walkways, shed, etc., building setback lines per your zoning (if applicable), impervious calculations, and aboveground, visible utilities, as well as marking your corners. Surveys are based on the deed to that property.
Cities and counties sometimes have a plat/drawing of your land. This is all public record and available to everyone. However, the plat/drawing found is often not current and does not reflect improvements on the property.
If you are doing any new construction on your property, the City and/or the engineer/architect will more than often require a Boundary Survey with Tree and Topography location.
If you are installing a fence, a Boundary Survey with Property Line Stakes is recommended. This will provide you with the physical marking of your property and a document to reinforce these markings.
If you believe someone is encroaching onto your property, a Boundary Survey would depict any possible encroachments on your property.
After you have completed a construction project, some municipalities will require an As-Built Survey. This survey shows that you have built and completed what was on the permitted construction plans.
Although it is good practice to record your survey, it is not required in Georgia.
In order to confirm one side of the property, the entire boundary has to be surveyed. This is the only way to accurately mark any and all boundaries.
Surveyors do not depict ownership. This is a civil issue and can only be resolved by agreement and/or lawyers.