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Metes and Bounds Surveys for Older Lots
Metes and Bounds Surveys for Older Lots Posted on September 3, 2026 by Surveyor Some old deeds read like a treasure map. Start at the big oak, go 200 feet to the iron stake, then turn at the stone
Using an ALTA Survey to Plan Parking and Site Access
Using an ALTA Survey to Plan Parking and Site Access Posted on September 1, 2026 by Surveyor Parking looks simple on paper. You draw some stalls, add a drive aisle, and count the spaces. Then the real site pushes
When a Property’s Existing Elevation Needs to Be Documented Before Renovation
When a Property’s Existing Elevation Needs to Be Documented Before Renovation Posted on August 27, 2026 by Surveyor You cannot plan a renovation on ground you have not measured. An elevation survey records the exact height of the land and
Why a Perc Test Can Change a Land Purchase Decision
Why a Perc Test Can Change a Land Purchase Decision Posted on August 25, 2026 by Surveyor You find the perfect rural lot. Great price, nice trees, room to build. Then you learn the soil will not drain, and there
How Survey Mapping Helps Locate Existing Features Before Site Changes
How Survey Mapping Helps Locate Existing Features Before Site Changes Posted on August 20, 2026 by Surveyor You can’t plan around what you can’t see. A wall hides behind overgrowth. A drain line runs where nobody remembers. Then the
When Should a Residential Surveyor Check a Lot Before an Addition?
When Should a Residential Surveyor Check a Lot Before an Addition? Posted on August 18, 2026 by Surveyor Most homeowners design the addition first, then find out it doesn’t fit. The deck lands on a setback. The new room