Usually the photography is made specifically for the project involved. Ground control surveys must be used to establish measurements, both horizontally and vertically, to photo-identifiable points in order to insure scale accuracy of the photo model. The cost of a land survey depends on many things, including the type of survey needed and the method used. Deeds for abutting properties must be researched and unrecorded deeds and agreements must be resolved. Streams, cliffs and dense vegetation complicate the surveying process.
Cooperative neighbors can be very helpful.
For example, concrete or cut stone monuments are more durable but require greater effort to set and are more costly to obtain than iron pins. Because of the many variables, it is best that you consult with the Professional Land Surveyor at his office or at the job site to determine an estimate or cost for the survey. A survey which meets your needs and legal requirements, based on proper deed research, and complete and accurate field and office work, will likely prove to be the least expensive in the end. A Professional Land Surveyor who practices under the statutory Code of Ethics is a credit to his community, his client or employer, and to himself. During boundary litigation, the Professional Land Surveyor is often called upon to appear in court as an expert witness, for his testimony is accepted as professional evidence and only he can assume the responsibility for the correctness and accuracy of his work.