Common Surveying Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Every land surveyor you see out and about inspecting a property has years of schooling and on-the-job experience. However, that doesn’t mean he or she won’t make an error every now and then. After all, every land surveyor in Guadalupe County, TX is human and can make mistakes. Land surveying requires a lot of math calculations and the use of specialized equipment. It’s a tricky job, and you can never expect someone to conduct a perfect survey each and every time they do it.

Sadly, land surveyors’ clientele typically aren’t all that forgiving when a mistake is made. The civil engineers, construction companies, homeowners and others we work with don’t like wasting time by having to conduct a second (or third) survey if there’s been an error. Here are a few of the most common mistakes made by land surveyors, and how they can be avoided.

Miscalculations

As mentioned above, there’s a lot of math that goes into conducting a survey. Simple miscalculations happen, which will throw off the accuracy of the map. There are also instances in which the equipment is calibrated wrong and relays incorrect information to the land surveyor.

The first way to avoid these miscalculations is to always stay up to date with the latest technology. Though we still use a lot of the same techniques as we did decades ago, new technologies come into the industry every year, and it’s up to us to stay informed on how to use them. Obviously, it’s important to double check all of your work after each land survey. Going back and making sure everything is correct before you leave can save a lot of trouble in the long run.

Miscommunication

Whether it’s happening in personal or professional dealings, communication is key in many facets of life. The same holds true during a land survey. A land surveyor in Guadalupe County, TX must be able to relay information to the client in layman’s terms. A homeowner isn’t likely to know what a surveyor is talking about when he or she starts getting really technical during a conversation. Maps can really help during these in-depth meetings! Instead of trying to explain why a swimming pool won’t work in their backyard, use a map to visualize the problem with the homeowner. New mapmaking technology makes this easier and faster than ever.

Taking too long

People are always antsy about completing their construction projects. Unfortunately, the work can’t begin until the land survey is done. Clients often get mad when a survey takes too long or has to be done a second time because the first map was incorrect. The best way to avoid any problems with schedules is to not set expectations too high. A land surveyor should always play it safe when giving an estimate for when the project should be complete.

Though we’re not perfect, our land surveyors at Bettersworth & Associates, Inc. always strive to get as close as possible! You can trust that we’ll give you the most accurate survey and that it will be done within a reasonable amount of time, so you can get started building a home or constructing a building on your piece of land.

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