Yikes, old logging roads can be sneaky little surprises. We had a similar scare when buying our place—a buried cable line showed up outta nowhere during the survey. Thankfully, it wasn't a deal breaker, but it did make me realize surveys aren't just paperwork hoops to jump through. Splitting the cost is a smart move, too—worth every penny to avoid those "fun" little surprises down the road...
"Splitting the cost is a smart move, too—worth every penny to avoid those 'fun' little surprises down the road..."
I get your point about splitting survey costs, but honestly, I think it's better to just bite the bullet and cover it yourself. When we bought our land, the neighbor pitched in half—and then felt entitled to weigh in on every little decision afterward. It got awkward fast. Sometimes paying a bit more upfront saves you headaches later... just something to consider.
Totally get where you're coming from. When we bought our little plot, we split the survey cost with the neighbor too, thinking it'd save us some cash. It did, but then every time we wanted to plant a tree or put up a fence, he'd casually stroll over and offer his two cents. Nice guy, but it felt like we lost some privacy in the deal. Sometimes saving money upfront isn't worth the hassle later on... hindsight's 20/20, right?
I see your point, but honestly, splitting survey costs isn't always a bad move. I've done it multiple times without any issues—key is setting clear boundaries upfront. When I bought my last property, we split the survey but made sure to politely establish that decisions on our side were ours alone. Sure, neighbors might still wander over with opinions (that's just neighbors being neighbors...), but a firm yet friendly boundary usually does the trick. Saving money upfront can still be smart if you handle expectations clearly from day one.
You're spot on about clear boundaries being essential—I've seen plenty of situations where splitting surveys worked out fine as long as everyone knew exactly what was what from the start. Still, I'd suggest documenting the agreement in writing, even informally (a quick email or text exchange). It might seem overly cautious, but having something tangible to reference can prevent headaches down the line. Sounds like you've handled it thoughtfully, though...good job navigating neighborly diplomacy!
