How to Survey Your Property Easement

An easement is the right to use another person’s property within specified limits. For instance, if a landowner is landlocked or has no road access to his property, an easement is granted for a road or driveway into the property. Also, the government has the right to an easement if the property is designated for a specific purpose, such as access to public forestry land.

Visit the courthouse in the county where your property and the easement property is located. Go to the department that handles land deeds.

Request a copy of the deed for your property from the clerk. Provide her with your name and the address of the property. The deed has a legal description of your property that provides the detailed lay of the land, according to Bankrate. Also, get a copy of the deed from the landowner who is granting the easement. This ensures he is the rightful owner of the land.

Contact a land surveyor in your area. The local Chamber of Commerce has a list of reputable surveyors. Also, ask friends and family members if they have a recommendation for a surveyor.

Give him a copy of your property deed and the easement's deed. Tell him you want the easement, along with your property, surveyed. If you have a previous survey, provide him with a copy as well.

Establish a contract with the land surveyor. The contract states the duties the surveyor performs, the cost for his services and the timeframe it takes to complete the job.

Receive a copy of the surveyed easement after the survey is complete. This provides you with the legal description and landlines showing the easement.