Q: Will a Surveyor tell me what I own?

A: No. It is your responsibility to furnish the Surveyor with a legal description, current title report, or policy concerning the parcel that you want surveyed. The Surveyor will then locate the property on the ground, marking the corners with physical monuments, and provide you with a copy of the survey map showing the results of the survey. The Surveyor will also disclose the areas that are in conflict so that the title company and/or attorney can resolve any problems.

Q. Will I be shown if there are any encroachments on the property?

A. Yes, if you request the Surveyor to show encroachments in the area of concern to you.

Q. Will I be shown if there are any easements on my property?

A. Yes, if you request the Surveyor to do so, and provide a current title report or title policy to use for this purpose. The Surveyor can supply a map, plat, or exhibit showing this information if you want or need it.

Q. How will I be shown what has been surveyed?

A. Corner monuments will be set where possible in accordance with state law. The corners on the parcel can be pointed out to you, if requested.

Q. Should I explain why I want a survey made?

A. Yes. If the Surveyor knows why you want a survey, the Surveyor can recommend the type of survey you need, and how much detail should be shown on the map, plat, or exhibit, thus saving costs.

Q. Why are there conflicting boundary and easement lines?

A. It is often true that boundary/easement line disputes, gaps, and overlaps are a result of property descriptions which were originally written and recorded without the benefit of the services of a competent Surveyor. It is important to have these lines properly described and surveyed, if necessary, when property or easement lines are created or changed. Any newly created or adjusted boundary line requires processing through the local governmental agency as required by Wisconsin state law and local ordinance.