by Shelly C | Nov 6, 2025 | Land Surveying
Hi, I’m Shelley with Cardinal serving. Today I want to talk to you guys about properties that are large in size. And maybe they’re not your typical four cornered lot. Sometimes more rural in nature. Because a lot of times, due to the size of those...
by Shelly C | Nov 6, 2025 | DIY
WARNING! Don’t rely on your phone or the latest apps to give you accurate property survey results. Hi, I’m Shelley with Cardinal Surveying. When I talk to you real quick about the risks, associated with using, some of the newest apps that are out that, really...
by Shelly C | Nov 6, 2025 | Boundary survey
Hi, I’m Shelley with Cardinal Serving! Today, I want to talk about an important topic — properties that back to or share boundaries with municipalities, common ground, or other non-private land. Many homeowners are surprised to learn that what looks like their...
by Shelly C | Aug 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
If you’ve ever investigated land surveying, you may have come across the acronym NSPS. That stands for the National Society of Professional Surveyors, a national organization dedicated to advancing the surveying profession. Here in Missouri, we also have the Missouri...
by Shelly C | Aug 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
You did the right thing by ordering a boundary survey, but now the survey drawing is showing something you weren’t expecting: an easement running straight through the middle of a metal building on your property. How in the world does this happen, and why did the...
by Shelly C | Jul 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
When it comes to land surveying, choosing the right type of survey is essential. Whether you’re a homeowner, developer, or commercial property buyer, different surveys serve different purposes. That’s why it’s important to clearly communicate your...
by Shelly C | Jul 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
Sometimes, a basic boundary and improvement survey doesn’t provide all the details you need for your project. Marking property corners may only tell part of the story. If you require a more thorough understanding of what’s on your land – or near it, we can...
by Shelly C | May 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
NSPS stands for National Society of Professional Surveyors. There is also a Missouri Society of Professional Surveyors (MSPS) as well as a Saint Louis chapter. In 2012, the NSPS merged into the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping. All of these organizations...
by Shelly C | May 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
It is hard not to trust the information that we get from the Internet. You should be cautious when using Google or the county assessor to look at aerial photos of your property. Most of the time, these sites will show you your home within a few inches. There are times...
by Shelly C | May 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
The American Land Title Association (ALTA) and the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) have jointly developed standards for land title surveys, resulting in the ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey. This survey goes far beyond simply marking property boundaries....
