The most common types of land surveys are boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction staking, as-built, subdivision, and right-of-way surveys. Each one has a different purpose. Boundary surveys mark property lines, topographic surveys map the land’s shape, and ALTA surveys serve commercial … Continue reading →
To find your property lines, start with your survey plat or your county’s online parcel map. Then use those measurements to locate the property pins, which are metal markers buried at each corner of your lot. A metal detector helps … Continue reading →
What exactly is property encroachment? Encroachment happens when a certain improvement extends onto and over the boundary line of a neighboring property. One of the most common types of encroachment is structural encroachment – this is when a part of … Continue reading →