Land Surveys for Property Disputes in Texas
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How Land Surveys Help Resolve Property Disputes in Texas
Disagreements Over Land? A Survey Can Bring the Facts
From fence line disputes between neighbors to contested easements and unclear deed descriptions, property disagreements are more common than most people think. These conflicts can delay sales, strain relationships, and even end up in court.
That’s why one of the first and most effective steps toward resolution is a professional land survey.
At South Texas Surveying, we help property owners, real estate attorneys, title companies, and agents bring clarity to confusing situations with licensed surveys that hold up in legal proceedings and real estate transactions.
Common Property Disputes That Surveys Can Resolve
🧱 Boundary line confusion or fence placement issues
🚫 Encroachments by buildings, sheds, or driveways
🗺️ Old deeds with vague or conflicting legal descriptions
🛣️ Shared access road or driveway disputes
🧾 Conflicting acreage or metes and bounds descriptions
🛤️ Unrecorded or incorrectly mapped easements
📎 These conflicts can stall development, block sales, and lead to legal claims—unless verified by a licensed surveyor.
Survey Types Most Useful in Dispute Resolution
Survey TypePurpose in Property DisputesBoundary SurveyAccurately maps the legal property line—ideal for fence or encroachment issuesImprovement SurveyShows location of structures in relation to boundary lines and easementsALTA/NSPS SurveyOften required for title companies or when litigation is involvedTopographic SurveyUseful when disputes involve drainage, grading, or terrain claimsLegal Description MatchingCompares on-the-ground conditions with deeds or plats
How Real Estate Pros Use Surveys to Resolve Issues
Real estate agents, brokers, and title companies often turn to surveyors to:
✅ Clear up discrepancies before closing
✅ Provide neutral documentation for negotiation
✅ Help settle disputes that would otherwise derail a sale
✅ Strengthen the legal foundation for buyer and seller peace of mind
✅ Present evidence for city inspectors, HOAs, or courts if needed
📍 A well-documented survey can serve as the final word in most property conflicts.
Where These Issues Arise in the Greater Houston Area
Inner-loop Houston (Heights, Montrose, Eastwood) – Older homes, small lots, and unclear property markers
Tomball, Magnolia & Cypress – Rural tracts with outdated legal descriptions
Pasadena & Baytown – Industrial-residential overlaps can cause access disputes
Liberty, Montgomery, and Brazoria Counties – Family land divisions often lack current survey documentation
Galveston County – Coastal properties prone to encroachments due to erosion or shifting markers
What Happens Without a Survey in a Dispute?
❌ Title companies may not insure the property
❌ Neighbors may build further into your land
❌ You could be legally responsible for encroachments you didn’t cause
❌ The city could require you to tear down a structure after it's built
❌ You might lose part of your land in a court ruling
📎 In property disputes, having no survey is like going to court without a map or a witness.
Why Texans Trust South Texas Surveying to Settle the Record
✔️ Licensed, precise surveys recognized by attorneys, title firms, and county recorders
✔️ Clear, defensible documentation that stands up in mediation or court
✔️ Responsive service for urgent or time-sensitive disputes
✔️ Service across Harris, Montgomery, Fort Bend, Brazoria, Galveston, Liberty, and Waller counties
📞 Need clarity in a boundary or easement disagreement? South Texas Surveying is your unbiased expert.
When There’s a Property Dispute, Facts Win
Disputes over land can get emotional and expensive. A land survey brings calm to conflict by putting the facts on paper—and on the ground. Whether you're a homeowner, attorney, or real estate agent, working with a licensed surveyor protects everyone involved.
📍 Call South Texas Surveying today to get the facts you need—and the resolution you deserve.
