You may need a survey for a variety of issues. Some may just want to know where their boundary lines are located.   Here are some reasons you may need a survey. Bought a house.   The deeded description of your tract of land is incorrect or incomplete. Need to put up a new fence. In a disagreement with the neighbor about where the property line is located.    Placing a new utility such as a new electric line in an easement. The bank is requesting flood insurance and you don’t think you need it. You want to buy or sell part of larger tract of land