Government agencies are not the only ones you must work with in the planning of your driveway. You must also obtain the cooperation and sometimes the permission of your neighbors. Things like fences and driveways can lead to nasty fights with your neighbors which can be very costly. Part of the planning process should be communicating with your neighbors about your plans. It helps to prepare some illustrations or diagrams of your plan. If your driveway will intrude onto some of your neighbor's property the necessary easements will have to be agreed upon.

It will be necessary to know exactly what your property lines are. Check your property deed to see if it defines the property lines. If there are any disputes over property lines you will have to hire a land surveyor. Sometimes a certified survey must be submitted to the government before you can get a building permit.

It can be quite easy to find out the legal requirements for building a driveway. Your local government probably has a web page that describes the entire process. It is very important however to be aware of what documents you need to submit and what permits you must obtain before you start the project.

Many people feel more comfortable hiring an attorney who is experienced in the complexity of property law to handle the work described above. It's never a bad idea to hire an attorney. The relative small cost of an attorney versus the large amount of money involved in building a new driveway make it a good investment. You might want to hire an attorney to review any contracts with your contractor or any agreements with your neighbors such as easements.

You are probably going to hire a contractor to do the work. Get estimates from several contractors. It is important that your contractor has sufficient liability insurance. You could be sued if your contractor damages your neighbor's property or if one of their employees is injured while doing your project. The cheapest estimate may not be the best. Make sure their workers are qualified and experienced and that they are using quality materials. Have your attorney review the contract.

If you do your homework and do your due diligence your driveway planning permission will go well. Following the steps presented here will help: learn what your local laws are, work with your neighbors, select a good contractor, use an attorney to protect you and your project will be a success.

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