Lot size on builder's map at time of contract is smaller than survey

 Not sure if there is already a posted subject.  Sorry!
I do have a question and hope someone in this group could help explain
or help me out.

I live in VA and recently settled.  I found out that my lot size on the
survey is much smaller than the one on the subdivision's map which I
was given to pick out my lot.  The difference is more than 1000 sq ft.
I talked to the builder and they said that the Survey Co said that was
the correct lot size.  I think the Survey Co based their info on the
builder's submission error.

Can it deviate that much?  What can I do to get the builder to fix it?

Thanks

  omg.  i would see an attorney post haste.  how big is the lot ?

 It's 7035  sq ft on the subdivision's map and 5888 sq ft on the survey.
 Thanks!

 swift3d wrote:

Does the subdivision include the easments in the size? Does the survey
include them or the usual front easement?

I doubt this would cover 1000 sq ft on a lot of 7000 sq ft. and I don't
think it is the norm.

 I am in VA and not sure how it works elsewhere.  Typically, when you
buy a new home, the sale rep shows you a map layout of a subdivision
with lots and their sizes.  You would pick one and go from there.  The
map I got only shows the lot # and its size.  There is no indication of
easement around the house.

I would never think that it would deviate that much from the
subdivision's map

Thanks