Adverse possession (sometimes referred to as “land stealing”) is a legal doctrine under which a person can establish real estate ownership through consistent use (i.e. possession) of someone else’s property.

Before you look for a Land Surveyor you will want to figure out what you need them to do for you. The more specific you can be on your request, the better you will be able to compare costs between Surveyors. Most Surveyors will be glad to help guide you on what they recommend, based upon your needs, but here are some things to think about ahead of time that will help that conversation.