Since you may require the services of a Professional Land Surveyor only once during your lifetime, you may not be aware of the logical steps to be followed when selecting a Land Surveyor. To help in making such a selection, the Professional Land Surveyors of Oregon have prepared this brochure with the answers to a few commonly asked questions. Only a Professional Land Surveyor licensed by the State Board of Registration is legally permitted to perform land surveys in the State of Oregon. Most active Land Surveyors are listed in the yellow pages of the telephone book, or a listing may be obtained from the Professional Land Surveyors of Oregon. A Land Surveyor is an integral part of a professional team composed of attorneys, engineers, architects and planners.
Some land surveying companies offer comprehensive services including some, or all of the above.
Choose a reputable Land Surveyor in whose skill and judgement you can put your trust. A Land Surveyor should not be selected by price alone. Competency is of first importance. Land Surveyors, like other professionals, vary in knowledge and ability. The experiences expressed by clients have shown that the majority of Land Surveyors provide competent work for a reasonable fee.