Property owners in Connecticut probably have a slight idea of what their property is comprised of, but things can get complicated when it comes down to boundary lines. Knowing exactly where your boundary lines extend to on your property can be vital information that every landowner should know.

If you don’t know exactly where your boundary lines are mapped out, there is a chance that one day there may be a land dispute with the neighbors or the town you own property in. In this article, we will examine why you should know where the boundary lines on your property exist and why this could be very important down the road.

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Most property owners know the rough whereabouts of the borders of their land, but in order to find logistics down to the inch, they need to enlist the services of land surveying companies.

Establishing Boundary Lines

When a land surveyor comes to your home, they’ll perform the following tasks:

• Acquire initial survey from county municipalities. A survey is required for the original plotting of land and will have dimensions pulled from landmarks or stakes around your home, some of which still exist.
• Use special equipment to pull exact dimensions from different points around the house. Map those points with spray paint or stakes.
• Sign and file the survey and update it with county authorities and financial institutions.

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