[Jims5543]

There are reputable surveyors and there are hacks.

My suggestion would be to get 3 bids and pick the middle bid. Make sure you explain exactly what you are looking for prior to recieving the bid. A surveyor needs to know Its not as simple as marking a line. (unless it was the original surveyor) The line needs to be verified as correct, if you are in a platted subdivision the surveyor will tie to Permenant Control points and/or Permenant Reference monuments to accomplish this. This means surveying up the street from your property.

I would also ask if you can be there when they do the work, make sure they understand you will be out of the way but would like to consult with the crew while they are there. (This will ensure you get the firms "A" Team.


Also - when you either had your house built or when you purchased it, you had a survey done, you should have a copy in with your closing papers. Sometimes its more cost effective to reuse this surveyor because he has verified the property location.

This could turn into a legal issue with your neighbor, if I was the surveyor you called I would make sure to document all my work and conversations in case this issue went to court.

I see people fighting over property lines every day.