rapp land surveying inc.
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Phone: 612-532-1263
Fax: 507-789-6045
Email: dgr881@gmail.com
rapp land surveying inc.
of Kenyon MN is a locally owned and operated land surveying company with over 47 years of experience, serving Goodhue, Rice, Dodge, Wabasha, Olmsted, and Scott counties
Dave Rapp and his associates specialize in all types of surveying services, from rural and urban surveys to topographics and property splits. If you're looking for prompt, quality work at a reasonable price, then you've come to the right place!
Contact Rapp land surveying inc. today at 612-532-1263 or e-mail us at dgr881@gmail.com for all of your southern Minnesota land surveying needs.
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A land survey is used to map out the shape and boundaries of a piece of land. It’s an exact drawing of the dimensions of the parcel, as well as any physical features, both natural and manufactured. This is considered topography, which is the representation of the physical features of a parcel.You may have heard of a land survey, but do you know when you might need one? If you plan to purchase a new home on a large parcel of land, you may need to have a land survey conducted on the property to know what you’re really buying. Learn more about the different types of land surveys and what they can offer to the property owner.
Why You Need A Land Survey
To survey your land, you will need to hire a professional who can perform legal land surveys. Different land survey methods can be used, depending on the size and shape of the property. Updated records from a land survey are good to have on hand and may be needed for a variety of reasons. Here are some of the reasons why you may need a land survey: Neighborly disputes: Land surveys can be used to resolve boundary issues with neighbors. This is a great way to practice good neighbor etiquette. Real estate: You’ll want to know exactly what’s included if you plan to sell or buy a piece of land. Install utilities: You will need to know boundary lines to put utilities within fencing. You will also need a land survey if you’re putting in a new septic system. Divvy it up: A land survey is necessary if you plan to create smaller lots of land out of the larger parcel. Updates: You have an outdated land survey and need a refreshed one.Mortgage requirements: When applying for a mortgage, you may be required to hire a land surveyor to conduct a land survey on the property. This will depend on the type of mortgage you’re applying for and if your mortgage lender legally requires it. Types of survey: 1. Boundary SurveyThis type of land survey is used to locate the corners and property boundary lines of a parcel of land. A boundary survey will use both recorded deeds and physical markers to define the boundary lines on a piece of land. A boundary survey does require both record and field research. It’s typically used for personal records and locating easement lines. 2. ALTA SurveyAn American Land Title Association (ALTA) survey provides a lender and/or title company with required survey data to deliver an ALTA insurance policy. An ALTA survey is commonly done before purchasing a piece of property or investing in a new home. 3. Topographic SurveyA topographic survey is used to understand the locations of both human-made and natural features on a parcel of land. These features may include roads, buildings, ditches, trees, streams and utilities. This type of survey is most commonly used by architects and engineers working on property improvement plans. 4. Location SurveyA location survey is similar to a boundary survey, however, a location survey details site improvements. This type of survey is mostly used to meet zoning permit and loan application requirements. 5. Mortgage SurveySimilar to an ALTA survey, a mortgage survey is used when purchasing a home or piece of property. It verifies structures on the property, land and property title owners, and that the property meets all building and zoning codes before the purchase is made. 6. Subdivision SurveyJust like the name implies, this survey is used to divide a piece of land into smaller pieces, also called lots. A subdivision survey must be recorded by a government agency, most likely both local and state. 7. New Construction SurveyA new construction survey is necessary before establishing structures on a parcel of land, including roads, utilities and buildings. This type of survey utilizes both vertical and horizontal grading.Vertical positions are verified by differences in elevations in comparison to a specific location on the property, which is known as the benchmark. Horizontal positions are determined by distances between structures.
To survey your land, you will need to hire a professional who can perform legal land surveys. Different land survey methods can be used, depending on the size and shape of the property. Updated records from a land survey are good to have on hand and may be needed for a variety of reasons. Here are some of the reasons why you may need a land survey: Neighborly disputes: Land surveys can be used to resolve boundary issues with neighbors. This is a great way to practice good neighbor etiquette. Real estate: You’ll want to know exactly what’s included if you plan to sell or buy a piece of land. Install utilities: You will need to know boundary lines to put utilities within fencing. You will also need a land survey if you’re putting in a new septic system. Divvy it up: A land survey is necessary if you plan to create smaller lots of land out of the larger parcel. Updates: You have an outdated land survey and need a refreshed one.Mortgage requirements: When applying for a mortgage, you may be required to hire a land surveyor to conduct a land survey on the property. This will depend on the type of mortgage you’re applying for and if your mortgage lender legally requires it. Types of survey: 1. Boundary SurveyThis type of land survey is used to locate the corners and property boundary lines of a parcel of land. A boundary survey will use both recorded deeds and physical markers to define the boundary lines on a piece of land. A boundary survey does require both record and field research. It’s typically used for personal records and locating easement lines. 2. ALTA SurveyAn American Land Title Association (ALTA) survey provides a lender and/or title company with required survey data to deliver an ALTA insurance policy. An ALTA survey is commonly done before purchasing a piece of property or investing in a new home. 3. Topographic SurveyA topographic survey is used to understand the locations of both human-made and natural features on a parcel of land. These features may include roads, buildings, ditches, trees, streams and utilities. This type of survey is most commonly used by architects and engineers working on property improvement plans. 4. Location SurveyA location survey is similar to a boundary survey, however, a location survey details site improvements. This type of survey is mostly used to meet zoning permit and loan application requirements. 5. Mortgage SurveySimilar to an ALTA survey, a mortgage survey is used when purchasing a home or piece of property. It verifies structures on the property, land and property title owners, and that the property meets all building and zoning codes before the purchase is made. 6. Subdivision SurveyJust like the name implies, this survey is used to divide a piece of land into smaller pieces, also called lots. A subdivision survey must be recorded by a government agency, most likely both local and state. 7. New Construction SurveyA new construction survey is necessary before establishing structures on a parcel of land, including roads, utilities and buildings. This type of survey utilizes both vertical and horizontal grading.Vertical positions are verified by differences in elevations in comparison to a specific location on the property, which is known as the benchmark. Horizontal positions are determined by distances between structures.
What’s Included In A Land Survey?
What’s included in a land survey will depend on the depth of the type of survey you plan to have conducted. At a minimum, a land survey includes measuring and recording the boundaries, elevation levels and angles of a parcel of land.
Essentially, a land survey provides you with a documented understanding of the boundaries of a property.
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Phone: 612 532 1263
Email: dgr881@gmail.com
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