Boundary Survey in Clanton & Central Alabama

Who needs a boundary survey

It may prevent costly problems down the line

If a property has been in a family a long time, chances are it has never been surveyed – or has an inaccurate survey. A fence or building put up over the line may have to be moved or even torn down. The seller, the buyer and even the real estate agent may not know where the true lines are.

Buyers & sellers

Sellers learn the actual size and a more accurate value of their property; buyers know exactly what they are buying.

Families & heirs

Parents deed land to their children; family or joint owners divide a property or an estate.

Investors

Investors need boundary surveys to subdivide property into lots.

Lenders & title companies

A boundary survey is often required by a title insurance company or a mortgage lender before closing.

Neighbor disputes

Suspect a neighbor is encroaching on your land – or you’re accused of encroachment? A boundary survey settles it.

Easements

Disputes with utility companies or agencies about the right to cross your land can be settled with a boundary survey.

How it works

From the courthouse to your corners

Research
We pull the deed for your parcel and the surrounding parcels from the county probate office (or online records) and carefully examine the title and the legal description.
In the field
We look for evidence of the corners – iron pins, rebar, iron pipes, crosses or cotton spindles (monuments) – and measure them for accuracy. Missing corners get a new rebar with a surveyor’s cap showing our license number.
The survey
We combine the deed data with the physical evidence, draw the map and develop the legal description. You receive the boundary survey by e-mail and as a printed copy.

Surveyor’s boot next to a corner marker with a blue cap in the leaves

A boundary survey shows

In the field

Marked property corners

On the drawing

Property corners & lines
Distances of buildings from the lines
Improvements since the last deed – buildings, fences, driveways

Good to know

Boundary surveys in Chilton County and across Alabama

Much of rural Alabama was described generations ago by section, township and range, by old fences, trees and creeks – or by a deed that simply says “thence along the road”. Corners set decades ago may be a lighter pine knot, an iron pipe or a government disc, and many have been lost to timber cutting, road work or time. Re-tracing those descriptions on the ground is what a boundary survey is for.

What affects the cost and time of a boundary survey

Size and shape of the parcel – more corners and longer lines mean more field work.
Terrain and cover – woods, brush, swamps and steep ground take longer than an open lot in town.
Records – a recorded subdivision plat is quicker to retrace than an old metes-and-bounds description.
Corner evidence – found monuments speed things up; lost corners have to be re-established from surrounding evidence.

Call Randy with your address or parcel number – he will tell you what your survey involves and give you a quote before any work begins.

Boundary survey or property line staking?

A boundary survey establishes the corners and delivers a signed drawing and legal description. If you only need to see your lines in the field – for a fence, a driveway or timber cutting – line staking with stakes and flags between the corners may be enough.

Reviews

What our clients say

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Kyle Lubsen

Randy with Alabama Surveying and Mapping was great to work with! As a Realtor I deal with surveys and surveyors all the time and I was impressed with how responsive he was to all the questions we had. We needed a unique property surveyed and split into two parcels and he did a great job very quickly, when no one else could, and got it done exactly how my client wanted! He's got our business and you should give him…

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Chris Willis

Great experience. I deal with residential surveyors on a regular basis, but when I purchased a tract of land, Randy was recommended by the bank, and turned out to be very responsive, was able to do the job on a very tight schedule, and for a very reasonable price. I highly recommend him for any surveying you need.

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Vivian Gay Hamm

Returned my call within minutes after receiving my message,,,started work immediately,,the next day I had all my paperwork in hand and all corners marked. Very prompt, professional and friendly. I highly recommend HIM and will not hesitate to call on him again !!!

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Branon Cole

Great professional experience. I needed a survey for 97 acres of rough terrain. No one else would do it. One guy took the job and left after half a day. No one better and fair price for on time service

augiemartin

Had property line issues. Mr. Phillips came out and not just resolved my line issues, he was very helpful in communicating with the other property owners and satisfying everyone

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Javetta Lodge

Randy was quick and efficient. Even when he had to make a 2nd trip (becaue I didn't communicate correctly, lol) he did so. He gave me a fair price and they allowed me to communicate through text ..which I preferred. I highly recommend them!

Questions & answers

Boundary survey questions

Do I need a boundary survey to buy land in Alabama?

It is not required by law for every sale, but lenders and title insurance companies often require one – and it is the only way to know exactly what you are buying: the true lines, the acreage, and whether a neighbor’s fence or driveway crosses the line.

Will you mark my corners?

Yes. We locate the existing corner monuments and set new ones where they are missing – a rebar with a surveyor’s cap showing our license number at every corner and angle point.

What do I receive?

A drawing of the property showing corners, lines, distances, buildings and other improvements, with the legal description – by e-mail and as a printed copy.

My neighbor and I disagree about the line. Can you help?

Yes. A boundary survey is our professional opinion on where the deed lines are on the ground, based on records and physical evidence. Randy is used to explaining the results to both neighbors.

Which areas do you cover?

We are based in Clanton and work throughout Chilton, Autauga, Shelby, Jefferson, Montgomery, Dallas and Perry counties – and anywhere in Alabama.

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