Who is a surveyor?

For a person to practice surveying in Ohio, he/she must be licensed and registered under the laws of the State of Ohio as a Professional Surveyor. Results of every survey must be shown by the surveyor on a plat as required by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. When Do You Need A Survey? A survey should be performed when any of the following situations arises: The title to land is to be transferred and the land is not clearly defined by plat, description, or location on the surface of the earth Land is to be divided by land contract, will, deed, court order, or desire of the owner Land is to be improved by the construction of buildings, roads, fences, lakes, etc. There is a boundary dispute between you and your neighbor or you believe someone is encroaching on your land There is reason to believe the description, plat, or the location of any property line or corner is incorrect What Does A Survey Cost? The cost of a survey depends on several things including ...  more