by Shelly C | Apr 13, 2022 | Elevation Certificate, Flood Zones, Surveying Related
An Elevation Certificate (EC) doesn’t have an expiration date per say, but there are some factors that do play a role in determining if an EC is still “good”. First thing to keep in mind is to consider if the FIRM been updated? The Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) are...
by Shelly C | Mar 22, 2022 | Boundary survey, Flood Zones, Surveying Related, Title Insurance
To date, Cardinal Surveying & Mapping has performed over 35,000 surveys in the greater St Louis area. Out of all those surveys rarely do we come across something as drastic as what we found a while back that is still worth mentioning! Here’s the quick version: A...
by Shelly C | Jan 18, 2022 | Boundary survey, Common Ground, Stake Survey, Surveying Related
Owning property can be a complex situation. What you can do with it depends, in part, on where the property line ends and where it is situated. We have broken it down to the most important things to think about when determining what you can do with your property and...
by Shelly C | Nov 17, 2021 | Surveying Related
Yes, it may sound silly but I think it’s a good time to revisit what a Land Survey is and the importance with understanding what it is and how to communicate it to your clients. What Exactly Is a Land Survey? A land survey is a combination of three things: science, a...
by Shelly C | Oct 25, 2021 | Common Ground
The words “common ground” always throws up a red flag to me. While common ground provides more “space” between you and your neighbors, it doesn’t mean that the land is for your private use and benefit. Common ground is typically deeded to subdivision associations and...
