Buying a marina is nothing like buying an office building. There are docks, fuel lines, slips, ramps, and a shoreline that shifts every season. An ALTA land survey gives a buyer a clear, measured picture of all of it before … Continue reading →
Boundary surveying gets harder once a lot stops following simple straight lines. In Alexander City, Alabama, lakefront parcels are some of the most common places that happen. Curved shorelines, angled side lines, and narrow waterfront sections all make these lots … Continue reading →
A waterfront lot plays a quiet trick on its owner, and a boundary survey is how you catch it. The edge of the water looks like the edge of the land, so people assume the two are one and the … Continue reading →
A basic property inspection can show you where a lakefront lot line sits. What it often misses is who else has a legal right to cross that land to reach the water. Waterfront properties carry a tangle of access rights … Continue reading →
Not knowing exactly where your property lines are is more common than most people think. You might have a general idea based on where your lawn ends or where a fence sits. But those visual clues are often wrong. If … Continue reading →
Most people think of land surveys as something that happens before construction. An as-built survey is different. It happens after. If you are a contractor, developer, or homeowner finishing a building project, this is the survey that confirms the work … Continue reading →
When most people think about land surveys, they picture property lines and stakes in the ground. An ALTA survey goes much further than that. It is the most detailed survey you can get, and it is often required for commercial … Continue reading →
Most people have heard of a boundary survey. Fewer people know what a topographic survey is, even though it plays a major role in construction and land development. If you are planning to build on a property, a topographic survey … Continue reading →
A boundary survey is one of the most common types of land surveys requested by homeowners. If you own property, there is a good chance you will need one at some point. But a lot of people are not sure … Continue reading →
If you are buying a home, building a fence, or dealing with a property issue, someone will probably tell you that you need a house survey. But there are several types of surveys. They do not all do the same … Continue reading →
