FAQ

Land Surveying is a highly technical field.  There can be very detailed legal research involved, extensive historical research, detailed on the ground research including occupation lines and owner testimony along with complicated mathematical calculations.  There are also many State and Local laws that must be adhered to along with State Court decisions that may influence the answer to a question.  These facts often create confusion about what the land surveyor is doing and/or how he/she arrived at the solution or plan that they did.  This section attempts to answer some of the questions that frequently come up.  This is a work in progress and will be added to as time goes by.  Please click on the tabs on the left for additional information.  If you have questions that are not answered here or else where on this web site please contact us with your question.

Definition of Land Surveying
When is a Record of Survey Required