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...
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...
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 project’s needs to...
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 tailor the...
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...
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...
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....
When it's time to build a fence, it's tempting to use the visible utility boxes—like those green electrical cabinets or concrete storm drains—as markers for your property lines. It seems logical. After all, utility companies must have put them at the corners of your...
A boundary survey offers numerous benefits, protecting you from potential problems and empowering you to make the most of your land: Prevent Boundary Disputes: Neighborly disagreements over fences, landscaping, or new construction can quickly escalate. A precise...
This month we continue with a commercial real estate blog series that covers each item in an ALTA survey checklist, otherwise known as TABLE A. We will look at the benefits of each point in detail. An ALTA survey is typically utilized for commercial and industrial...