When it comes to the land surveying business, there are quite a few misconceptions about what it is and why people need it. If you are considering whether to have a land survey done on your property — or on property you plan to buy — chances are you have fallen prey to one or more of these myths, which have the potential to steer you wrong. To help you out, here is the truth about seven common surveying myths, courtesy of Point to Point Land Surveyors:

MYTH 1: Land surveys aren’t necessary if you can find the survey stakes.

Existing survey stakes simply indicate that a previous surveyor might have determined that this location was on the edge of the property; that doesn’t mean the survey is accurate, or that you’ve actually found your property line. A professional land surveyor can tell

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