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If you are buying land, a survey is vital. A properly executed survey can reveal easements, encroachments, misrepresentations of lot size, etc. A survey can also give you a reliable background map on which to plan your project. Without a survey, your design efforts may be hamstrung from the beginning. Appendix 1 at the end of this chapter lists items that a surveyor should include in a land survey.

Surveys for leased space are sometime called as-builts or measuring services. Do not assume the square footage offered by the real estate agent is accurate for your purposes. As noted previously, it is an industry standard to increase the actual square footage number to cover to use of building common areas. A building measuring service can laser measure and draft a typical six chair dental office for a less than a thousand dollars. This drafted plan also gives you a good background on which to prepare you own design.

The time and expense spent in due diligence may be good insurance for your property investment.