A Lot Survey Can Prevent Final Plat Delays

Aerial view of a land subdivision showing lot boundaries and measurements from a lot survey used for planning and layout

You’ve got land. You’ve planned out your lots, and everything looks right on paper. So you move forward, expecting a smooth approval. Then the city reviews your plan—and suddenly, things stop. Maybe one lot is slightly too small. Maybe access doesn’t meet local rules. Or maybe the layout just doesn’t work the way you thought. […]

How LiDAR Mapping Is Changing Property Data

Drone capturing terrain data during lidar mapping to create a detailed land surface model

Technology keeps changing how people understand land. Recently, cities and counties started using lidar mapping to make very detailed maps of neighborhoods and large areas. This technology collects millions of measurements from the ground. Because of this, planners and engineers can see land features much more clearly. Most news stories talk about big cities. However, […]

When a Construction Staking Survey Goes Wrong

Concrete foundation with metal formwork and survey stakes from a construction staking survey at a quiet job site

When you start a new build or home addition, you expect things to go smoothly. The plans are ready, the permits are in, and you’ve hired a surveyor to mark where everything should go. But what happens when your construction staking survey goes wrong — or worse, your surveyor disappears before finishing the job? It […]