Location Survey

/ˈloʊ.kə.ʃən ˈsɜr.veɪ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A professional assessment and mapping of a property's boundaries and features for legal and planning purposes.
    The title search required a location survey to confirm the land boundaries.

Forms

  • location surveys

Commentary

A location survey is primarily used to verify legal boundaries and identify encroachments, differing from other surveys by focusing on location rather than detailed topography.

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