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Most people order one when buying or selling, building a fence, deck, or addition near a property line, splitting a lot, or settling a boundary disagreement with a neighbor. Lenders and title companies often require one before closing.

It's a document that records your structure's elevation against the base flood level. Along the Ocean County coast it's often what sets your flood insurance premium and is required for many building and rebuild permits in flood zones. If your property is anywhere near the water, it's worth asking about up front.

A boundary survey answers "where are my lines and corners." A topographic survey adds the shape of the land — elevation, slope, and contours — which architects and engineers need to design drainage, foundations, and driveways. Topo work takes more time in the field, so it costs more.

A survey captures the land on a specific date, so it doesn't expire like a license. For your own records an older one is usually fine if nothing has changed. For a closing or permit, title companies typically want one that's recent — often within the last year.

Usually, yes. Crews use metal detectors to locate iron rods set at the corners. If any are missing or disturbed, they set new ones — typically capped rebar — so your corners are marked again.

A survey will confirm exactly where the line falls and whether there's an encroachment. From there you have a record you can use to talk it through with your neighbor or take to an attorney if needed.