If you’re currently involved in some sort of construction project—having a home custom-built, for example—it might be difficult for you to tell the difference between a surveyor and an engineer. Both visit the site frequently to examine the work as it progresses. A surveyor and an engineer will often be found working on the same

One of the challenges faced when using traditional land surveying methods is the necessity of surveying areas that are covered by thick vegetation. Some surveying projects require the measurement of such vegetation, while most applications require measurement of the terrain itself, rather than the vegetation covering it. Topographic surveys may or may not require the

Though many individuals purchase undeveloped land with the intention of building their dream home, there are other motivations for buying vacant land—for example, it can be a great investment for developers, subdividers or land speculators. Investing in vacant land does require some research in order not to pay too much for land that may or

Did you know that your homeowners’ insurance policy probably does not cover flood damage? Too many homeowners find this out the hard way, shelling out thousands of dollars to repair damage from a flood. The average home incurs $30,000 of damage following a flood, and you don’t even need to live near a body of

Have you ever wondered why today’s towns are laid out the way they are? The look of a downtown area, with its square blocks, dates back to when the country was first dividing what would eventually become a large portion of the United States. Beginning in the late eighteenth century, these unexplored lands were surveyed

Before buying any plot land for development, there are plenty of factors to consider. First, you’ll want to consider the general area. Is it urban, suburban, or rural? Is it in a community where you would like to build or live? Choosing a location largely depends on your commitments and personal preferences. These questions should

While there is no universal set of rules on how a land survey should be conducted, there is definitely a best practice standard that all surveyors strive to reach. Land surveys are not just about the procedure of marking out a plot of land; existing evidence plays an equal role in determining the true boundaries

If you are interested in purchasing real estate, simply finding a plot or house that you like and making an offer is the wrong way to go about it. Many people overlook the importance of doing a land survey before purchasing a piece of land, which can expose many potential issues that could be be

Since ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt and Rome, man has used tools to measure and keep his boundaries in order to separate himself from his neighbors. While the use of such tools were all but lost in the Middle Ages, the Renaissance saw a resurgence in interest and need in tools to survey and parcel