Land Surveys

When a land surveyor is hired to perform a survey, he will do several things. One of the first things he will do is research, through several sources including the County Clerk’s office, in order to gather information about anything that affects the property and its boundaries. The surveyor will then perform a field survey of the property. He will find any physical evidence that will affect the boundaries as well as note any improvements made. After all this has been done, the surveyor will determine where the property lines are based on his research and data. He will then put the data into the computer to verify and draw a plat.

There are various types of surveys that can be performed.
A boundary survey is simply for the purpose of locating the boundaries and corners of a piece of land.
A topographical survey is used to locate elevations, land contours, streams, fences, etc.
A subdivision survey divides the land into smaller pieces with their boundaries.
A mortgage location survey must meed the requirements for title insurance.


For more information about surveys required to purchase a home in Oklahoma contact JJ Pierce of Closings of Tulsa at 918-493-2241 or www.closingsoftulsa.com.

Why Do I Need a Survey When I Build a New Home or Addition?

When you decide to build an addition or a new home, you will need a survey. A survey shows where the property lines are as well as any buildings, easements, driveways, or encroachments on the property, such as a neighbor's driveway. You might say, "I don't need a survey. I have a plat map". A plat map only shows the property boundaries. It doesn't show easements or encroachments which can cause a problem with a legal title. A survey will ensure that anything you are building is not on someoone else's property or easement. It will also help if you have acreage and decide to sell some of it later.

For more information on land surveys, titles, and the closing process, contact JJ Pierce at Closings of Tulsa at 918-493-2241 or www.closingsoftulsa.com.

If you are interested in building a new home or addition, contact Bruce Gardner of Gardner Construction at 918-481-1377 or gcc1946@aol.com.

For real estate needs in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area contact Darryl Baskin, McGraw Realtors, at 918-258-2600 or www.darrylbaskin.com.