by Shelly C | Oct 1, 2024 | Encroachment, Land Surveying
An encroachment is an object that is located on the incorrect property, meaning it is encroaching onto someone else’s land. You would typically see this in instances regarding driveways, landscaping, retaining walls, and most commonly with fences. There are...
by Shelly C | Dec 22, 2022 | Encroachment, Surveying Related
By definition an encroachment is an intrusion on a person’s territory, rights, etc. In real estate we typically see the term encroachment used to describe items that are on the wrong property. Here are some common examples. Adjoining property fence located onto...
by Shelly C | Dec 9, 2016 | Surveying Related
Lets define encroach , it is a legal term meaning to trespass upon the property, domain or real estate rights of another. Because it is a legal term, and surveyors are not attorneys, it is not a term that surveyors should use. Our “job” is to perform a physical...
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....
by Shelly C | Mar 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
