Why Hire a Surveyor? You may ask yourself, what are the benefits of hiring a surveyor? Choosing to forgo a land survey is one of the most common mistakes home buyers and landowners make. Without a proper survey, you have no recourse if, at a later date, you discover your fence encroaches upon your neighbours land. You could also find yourself dealing with service companies such as electrical or sewerage that have access to your land to carry out maintenance and repairs. Most problems generally arise when property owners add extensions to their land such as patios, pools, and driveways. Without a proper survey you might accidentally start building upon someone else's backyard. We are affiliated with the Alberta Land Surveyors Association, a self-governing professional association legislated under the Land Surveyors Act.