contact information
Jeffrey W. Austin, LS
J.W. Austin Associates LLC
P.O. Box 111
10865 River Pine Rd.
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-2559 Voice/FAX
jeff@resurvey.org
Visit us off of Rustic Road 58, just five miles West of Minocqua!
frequently asked questions
This is a work in progress, please submit your questions to jeff@resurvey.org
I know where my corners are, can you mark the lines between them?
I know where some of my corners are, come out and show me the others!
I don't need a map, just find my corners!
These are without a doubt the most commonly asked questions. While the objects
you have found are likely the corners of your parcel, there is no way we
can assume that to be the case without verification. There are exceptions
for large parcels, but this usually involves surveying the entire parcel
and possibly adjoining parcels. Wisconsin has adopted minimum standards that
clearly define what constitutes a legal survey and the preparation of a map
is required without exception.
Minimum Standards for Property Surveys
Will you use GPS to survey my property?
If it will save us time thereby saving you money... yes! GPS has revolutionized
the way surveyors work, but it's not the right tool in every situation.
We will employ the technology that will complete your survey as quickly and
efficiently as possible without sacrificing the quality of the work performed.
Why should I hire you to survey my land? There are others that can complete
the work at less cost!
Regardless of cost, it's unquestionably in your best interest to retain a surveyor
whose ability you respect and trust. A low-cost, faulty survey can lie undetected
only to result in possible litigation years down the road. This is not a good way
to meet your new neighbors!
We are willing to provide a list of several satisfied clients upon request.
I would like a quote on a survey, what now?
We need to know how your land is described! This could be something as
simple as a lot number and subdivision name or it could be several metes
and bounds descriptions. Regardless, there is simply no way to provide
an accurate estimate of the cost of the survey without this information.
The best source of this information is "Schedule A" of a current "Commitment for Title Insurance" (Title Commitment). If possible, also include "Schedule B" as it contains additional information that will aid in the preparation of the quote.
Also acceptable is a copy of the current deed of the parcel in question. Abbreviated descriptions from assessment notices or real estate tax bills are not acceptable. We can research the information needed for a nominal fee.
Send the description with your contact information by one of these methods:
- Email: jeff@resurvey.org
- FAX: (715) 356-2559
- J.W. Austin Associates LLC
P.O. Box 111
Minocqua, WI 54548