Category: Boundary Survey

Reasons to Get a Boundary Survey Before Buying Property

An aerial view of a large piece of vacant land

Buying a piece of property is generally a major investment, not something to take lightly. So, when you purchase that land, it’s wise to have a boundary survey done to ensure you know exactly what land belongs to you and what doesn’t. It doesn’t really matter what your intended use for the land is, you… Read more »

Encroachment: What it is and How to Avoid it

man surveying in high grass

As we enter the summer months, we’re likely to see an uptick in renovations, home additions and construction in general. If you’re a property owner who’s building something or adding onto a current structure, you’re going to want to ensure it all falls within the bounds of your property. Just like you wouldn’t want someone… Read more »

3 Reasons to Get a Boundary Survey Before Selling a Property

Land Surveyor In Field

When selling a property, it’s extremely beneficial to provide potential buyers with detailed information about the land. Whether you are looking to have an accurate boundary for buyers to look at, you need to resolve boundary disputes with a neighboring landowner or you want to look for any inconsistencies on the property, a boundary survey… Read more »

Drone Use in Land Surveying and the Legal Issues

Drone photography in land surveying

Drone photography/videography is playing a major role in the land surveying industry. Drones have the ability to capture images and video content from an aerial viewpoint, which can be a big help for land surveyors. Land surveying requires detail and exact measurement due to legal issues and other important factors that play into the industry…. Read more »

The Importance of Land Surveying in Schools

Land Surveyor in the field

We’re seeing more and more colleges and universities embrace Land Surveying as a program for their academics. This is a very good sign for the industry because it allows for new potential employers and land surveying business owners. It provides incoming students to the college or university with another career path that can be very… Read more »

If You Own Property, You’ll Need a Residential Site Plan

Drawings for site plans

Owning land is a great investment, but if you’re looking to build on that land, you’ll need to acquire a residential site plan for the application. There are some things you’ll need to prepare before building a structure on a property. We recommend getting a residential site plan done because it will help you out… Read more »

Surveying Before Building a Fence

Land Surveying for a Fence Build

There are plenty of reasons for building a fence on your property. You may just want a little bit of privacy, or you may not get along with your neighbors. Either way, there are a few things you should know before you start building a fence. Obtaining a Land Survey The reason for obtaining a… Read more »

Do I Need a Land Survey Before Remodeling?

Construction on new home

Home remodeling can be stressful, but also very exciting during the planning and process. You may want to build a new addition or remodel part of your home for several different reasons. New construction on your property requires a land survey, but a home remodel only requires one in certain circumstances. If you’re home remodeling… Read more »