by Shelly C | Nov 14, 2016 | Surveying Related
When a survey is completed as a part of a real estate transaction, the surveyor references items shown in the title commitment for that particular purchase. There are several reasons why a title company many not allow you to use an existing survey drawing. Here are...
by Shelly C | Oct 19, 2016 | Surveying Related
Have you ever done a puzzle? Where did you start – with the edge pieces or with the middle? If you’re like the majority of people, you always start with the edges. Surveying is similar in practice in that in order to know how the middle piece of the puzzle fits, you...
by Shelly C | Sep 18, 2016 | Surveying Related
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...
by Shelly C | Aug 11, 2016 | Surveying Related
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...
by Shelly C | Jul 8, 2016 | Surveying Related
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....
by Shelly C | Jun 21, 2016 | Surveying Related
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...
by Shelly C | May 19, 2016 | Surveying Related
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...
by Shelly C | Apr 8, 2016 | Surveying Related
The title policy’s purpose is to advise you of all the conditions of the property. Not just what you see physically when you go to the property, but all of those items that are recorded at the court house that could affect your ability to purchase the property “free...
by Shelly C | Mar 23, 2016 | Radio & TV
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
by Shelly C | Feb 18, 2016 | Radio & TV
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