In our 20 years in business, we came across a brand new “thing” that we have never seen before. It had us questioning our results regarding an elevation certificate that on a property that was in the floodplain. What we learned is that sometimes the devil is in the details.
Part 1 – I Can Use Common Ground for All My “Stuff”
The problem with common ground is that it is just that… it is ground that is commonly owned by everyone in that subdivision. Which means that you should not use it for your own personal benefit.
How Is There An Easement Running Through My Building?
You did the right thing by getting a boundary survey and yet it seems to have done nothing but create a headache for you as the survey drawing is showing an easement running right through the middle of the metal building on the property.
Missouri Agriculture – Land Survey Index DECEMBER 2023
This is the statewide records host for all surveys performed and recorded in the state of Missouri. The site provides historical documents that surveyors reference including sectional information, corner documents, and GLO notes. Searches can be performed by...
ALTA survey checklist (aka TABLE A) Gross Land Area Defined!
The gross land area is the calculation obtained to determine the acreage or square footage of the lot. The results on the area can be determined by either calculating be deeded area or by calculating the area based on the location of the survey monuments.
Why is a survey needed?
There are many different reasons why a survey may be completed. Here are a few examples we commonly see in the surveying industry. Purchasing a Home It is very common to have a property surveyed when you are getting ready to close on a home. The purpose of the survey...
Why do I need a survey drawing?
There are three main components of having a survey performed: research, field work, and publishing the results. There are many reasons why a survey drawing is needed when having a survey performed. Here are a few of the main points. Missouri State Statute. We produce...
How Do I Hire a Land Surveyor?
Hiring a surveyor may be a little bit more challenging than you may think. Survey companies typically specialize in different areas. Some focus on work related to the engineering field, some work in the construction field, and others work in the residential sector....
What is the use of land surveying?
There are several purposes for having a land survey performed on your property. Here are a few of the different types of surveys and what their use is, read more here.