Need a Survey for Your Property?
Whether you are installing a fence, building a pool, planning an addition, refinancing, or simply need updated property information, The Closing Agent can help connect you with a trusted surveying professional.
Common Reasons You May Need a Property Survey
A current survey can help clarify property boundaries, identify improvements, support permitting, and provide important information before you begin a project.
Installing a Fence
Confirm your property lines before installing fencing or making changes near a boundary.
Building a Pool
Pool contractors and permitting authorities may require a current survey before construction begins.
Home Addition or Renovation
A survey may be needed when planning additions, patios, detached structures, driveways, or other improvements.
Boundary Questions
Clarify the location of property lines when questions arise between neighboring owners.
Refinancing
A lender may request a current survey depending on the property, loan program, and available documentation.
Permits and Planning
Municipalities, architects, contractors, and homeowners associations may ask for survey information before approving a project.
How the Survey Request Process Works
We make it easier to connect with an experienced survey provider who can review your property and project needs.
Tell Us About the Property
Provide the property address, your contact information, and a brief description of why the survey is needed.
We Connect You
Your request is referred to a trusted surveying professional familiar with your service area and type of project.
Receive Pricing and Timing
The survey provider will confirm the scope of work, estimated cost, turnaround time, and any records needed.
Schedule the Survey
Once you approve the proposal, the surveying professional will coordinate the field work and delivery of the completed survey.
Information That May Be Helpful
Having the following information available may help the survey provider evaluate your request more quickly:
- Property address
- Owner name
- Reason the survey is needed
- Requested completion date
- Prior survey, if available
- Site plan or contractor requirements
- Homeowners association or permit instructions
What Type of Survey Do You Need?
The exact survey product depends on the property and the purpose of the request. A licensed surveyor can determine the appropriate scope after reviewing your needs.
- Boundary survey
- Mortgage or refinance survey
- Construction layout survey
- Elevation certificate
- Topographic survey
- ALTA/NSPS land title survey
- Survey update or recertification
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Closing Agent perform the survey?
The Closing Agent helps connect property owners with independent surveying professionals. The surveying company will determine availability, scope, pricing, scheduling, and delivery.
How much does a property survey cost?
Survey costs vary based on the property size, location, complexity, available records, type of survey, and requested turnaround time. The survey provider will provide pricing after reviewing the request.
How long does a survey take?
Turnaround times vary by provider, property, service area, weather, permitting requirements, and workload. Let the provider know if you have a project deadline.
Can I use an old survey?
An older survey may sometimes be useful as a reference, but a contractor, lender, municipality, insurer, or homeowners association may require a new or updated survey. Confirm the requirement before relying on an existing document.
Do I need a survey before installing a fence or pool?
Many contractors, municipalities, and homeowners associations require a current survey or site plan before approving these projects. Requirements vary by location and project type.
Ready to Request a Property Survey?
Tell us about your property and what you are planning. We will help connect you with a trusted surveying professional who can review your request.
Start My Survey Request