Ask the Surveyor to show you proof that he or she is a Registered Professional Land Surveyor licensed in the State of Wisconsin.

Ask the Surveyor what experience they have in performing the type of survey which you are requesting.

Surveyors who are members of the Wisconsin Society of Land Surveyors have taken an oath of commitment to professional conduct and ethics and to uphold the minimum Standards of Practice as stated in Wisconsin Administrative Code.

Allow adequate time to research and plan the project by contacting your surveyor well before the survey is needed.

Don't mistake preliminary traverse lines for your property lines. If in doubt as to what survey points constitute your property corners, ask the Surveyor for help and advice.

Wisconsin Law requires the Surveyor to record the survey plat within 60 days of completing the survey.

Inspect your property lines occasionally, and protect your property corners from destruction by others.