Property Surveys and Homeowner Surveys
Please review the brief descriptions below and select your area of interest for further information.
Mortgage Inspections
A Mortgage Inspection is a very basic sketch showing the Surveyor’s opinion of the location of the major improvements on a parcel of property. This product is generally used by lenders to limit liability through the Surveyor’s opinion that the components of the property are located on the deeded property. This instrument does NOT constitute a boundary survey or estimate of property lines.
Please read The Difference Between a Mortgage Inspection and a Boundary Survey before ordering this product.
Boundary Surveys
A Boundary Survey is a detailed measurement of the property with the property corners being marked on the ground. This survey can also include a legally binding drawing of the property’s boundary and major improvements. Reference CERTIFIED SURVEYS Act 132 of 1970.
Mapping / Topographic Surveys
A topographical survey is a detailed measurement of a specific area that is plotted onto a drawing to show the relationship of features on the ground to each other. These maps may or may not include elevations and/or boundaries.
Lakes, Rivers, & Streams - Riparian Water Rights
A Riparian Survey is a detailed survey dealing with the rights of land owners to areas of water.
Zoning / Permitting Assistance
Local municipalities, the State of Michigan, and the Federal Government issue zoning ordinances and laws for the control of the use of land. Westshore consulting can help you navigate through the approval process.
Flood Plain Certification
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) insurance program requires homeowners living in a flood plain to purchase flood insurance. In some cases were the homeowner believes they are not in a flood plain, Westshore can help reduce, or eliminate the insurance premiums by providing elevation data in the form of a certificate of elevation, eloma, loma, or dloma.
Descriptions of Property
A Description of Real Property is the text that legally defines the property. Westshore can help you find, understand, interpret, and/or write your property’s legal description.
Land Divisions / Property Splits
The parcel split process is used to divide parcels into smaller units, usually for sale. In some cases, a lot line adjustment may be use between adjoining parcels.
Commonly asked Questions
What information will the surveyor need to give me a quote?
What is the difference between a Mortgage Inspection and a Boundary Survey?
Why does a survey cost so much?
