What does a property corner look like?

What does a property corner look like?

When a boundary survey is performed by a licensed land surveyor, part of the surveying process is to find, locate, expose, and set property corners. There are several different types of survey monuments that adhere to state statute requirements. Let’s take a look at...
Pros & Cons of a Boundary Survey

Pros & Cons of a Boundary Survey

There are 2 choices when considering having a survey performed. You can either get a complete Boundary Survey, or a Surveyors Real Property Report. Let’s look at the Pros and Cons of the Boundary Survey: Pros: All Property corners are located – the monuments are...
Purpose of a Boundary Survey

Purpose of a Boundary Survey

A boundary survey is one of the most comprehensive types of surveys available when you are wanting to know information regarding your property. The boundary survey has many purposes. Here are the most commonly used: 1. Identify and locate your property corners....
Pros and Cons of a SRPR (a.k.a. spot)

Pros and Cons of a SRPR (a.k.a. spot)

There are two main choices when considering having a survey performed. You can either get a boundary survey or you can get a Surveyors Real Property Report (SRPR). Let’s look at some of the Pros and Cons of the SRPR: Pros: Less expensive – SRPRs typically start around...
Why a “Spot” Isn’t Really a “Survey”

Why a “Spot” Isn’t Really a “Survey”

For a long time, the real estate industry has referenced a product by the name of “spot survey”. I hate to be the bearer of bad news – but it’s actually illegal in the state of Missouri to call a “spot” a “survey” (MO 20 CSR 2030.19.010.5). The legal name of the...

Lifespan Of A Survey

Is it ok to use an old property survey? Shelly Clark of Cardinal Surveying has the info you need about the age of your survey. SRPR, Boundary Surveys, Easements  

Who Is Cardinal Surveying?

Shelly Clark tells us a little about Cardinal Surveying and Mapping and how the team matters to the St. Louis community. Land Surveying Experts, 20,000+ Property Boundary Surveys