How much does it cost to survey easements on a property?
A residential boundary and easement survey typically costs a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, depending on lot size, terrain, and how many easements need to be located.
A simple lot survey for a suburban home may cost a few hundred dollars. A more complex survey that locates multiple easements, compares recorded documents to physical features, and prepares an exhibit for legal use can cost more.
The price depends on the property's size and shape, the number of easements, whether the surveyor must research old records, and how quickly you need the results. Rural, wooded, or irregular lots usually cost more.
While a survey is an upfront cost, it is often far less expensive than a boundary dispute or a building setback violation. If you are unsure where an easement runs, a survey is the most reliable way to find out.
What to look for
- A licensed surveyor with experience in easement and boundary work.
- A clear scope of work that includes locating recorded easements.
- Comparison of the survey to the title commitment and recorded documents.
- Whether the surveyor will provide a map suitable for legal or permit use.
Related terms
General educational reference only. Prescription periods and their exceptions change, and several states set the period by case law rather than by statute. Read the linked official code and consult a licensed attorney in that state before relying on any of it.
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