When deciding to buy or build a new house, one of the first and most important duties is to have a land survey completed. Getting a land survey is your chance to understand the boundaries of your home so you can plan your residence accordingly. It is important to respect these land boundaries, but there… Read more »
The Day to Day of a Land Surveyor
If you are a home or business owner then there is a chance that you have either hired or worked with a land surveyor, but have you ever wondered what they do or how they do it? If you have ever had an interest in this noble profession, then read on and see what it… Read more »
History of Land Surveyors
Have you ever seen a land surveyor taking measurements before and wondered how that job was established? Surprisingly, land surveyors have been around for centuries and although the job has changed, it has been an established career for some time. Land surveying, defined as the process by which land is mathematically measured and mapped, has… Read more »
Is the Estate ‘Real’? Why to Survey When Buying or Selling a Home
After enduring some struggles over the course of the last decade, the housing market is in excellent shape right now. In fact, according to one CNBC report that was released at the end of March, the seller’s market is stronger than it has been in years at the moment and many real estate agents are… Read more »
Professional vs. GPS: Why You Need a Pro Surveyor
Most people commonly associate GPS with driving directions. But the truth is that GPS is being used in many different walks of life these days and helping to get jobs done. For example, the surveying industry has started to rely on GPS more and more when it comes to doing things like establishing property lines… Read more »
Flood Certificates: What Are They and Why Do You Need One?
Is your property located in a flood zone? This is something that you should know when building a new home or commercial structure, you may face certain flood risks as a result of your building’s location. You may also be required to obtain special flood insurance for your property if you are located within a… Read more »
Surveying in Snow: Getting Properties Surveyed During Winter
Surveying a property in the middle of the winter when there is snow on the ground is certainly not ideal. Snow will often obscure land markers and make it difficult for surveyors to see the property they are surveying. But a land surveyor should be prepared to work in any kind of weather to get… Read more »
It’s About Time: A Change to the Second Could Improve Surveys
As the saying goes, time is of the essence. And if you didn’t think time could be any more accurate than the atomic clocks that most digital devices rely on daily, think again. Have you ever thought about how long a second really is? You probably haven’t because it’s here and gone in the blink… Read more »
Surveying and Job Site Safety
One of the first steps before beginning any construction project is typically land surveying. This part of the process is essential for the safety of the present and future of the building and its surroundings. If you’re planning on building a home or office, it’s vital to have a professional land surveyor measure, map out,… Read more »
Buying New Land? Have a Land Use Planning Survey Performed
There’s so much that goes into buying new land to build a home or commercial structure on. We wish it were as simple as buying the land, signing on the dotted lines, and starting the building process, but unfortunately it’s far from it. With so many factors to consider, such as drainage, stability concerns, traffic… Read more »