January 2026

Common Boundary Disputes and How a Survey Can Prevent Them Property ownership is one of the most significant investments most people will ever make. Yet, despite deeds, fences, and good intentions, boundary disputes remain one of the most common—and emotionally charged—conflicts between neighbors. As a professional land surveyor and civil engineering expert, I’ve seen firsthand […]

From Concept to Completion: How Land Surveyors Support Every Phase of a Project Behind every successful land development, infrastructure improvement, or construction project is a foundation of accurate data and professional judgment. That foundation is almost always built by land surveyors. From the earliest idea sketched on a napkin to the final “as-built” drawing that

What Is the Best Website to Search for Land Surveyors? If you’ve ever tried to find a land surveyor, you probably noticed it’s not as simple as searching for a pizza place or a plumber. Land surveying is a specialized service, and the accuracy of the work can directly affect property lines, construction projects, legal

Land Surveying vs. Guesswork: The Hidden Costs of Skipping a Proper Survey In the world of civil engineering and land development, there’s a common temptation: skip the professional land survey to save time and money. To many people unfamiliar with what a survey truly delivers, it seems like a smart shortcut. But as any experienced

Adverse Possession and Land Surveying: Legal Principles, Practical Challenges, and Professional Responsibilities Adverse possession is one of the most misunderstood doctrines affecting land ownership, yet it plays a significant role in the daily work of land surveyors. While the concept originates in property law, its real-world consequences are often revealed through boundary surveys, title reviews,

Can I Legally Survey My Own Property? Many property owners find themselves asking the question: “Can I legally survey my own land?” Whether you’re planning to build a fence, settle a dispute with a neighbor, prepare for a real estate transaction, or simply want to understand the extents of your property, knowing what it means

📐 Understanding Your Land Survey: How to Read a Survey Plat A land survey can look intimidating at first glance. With its dense lines, angles, numbers, abbreviations, and symbols, a survey plat often feels like a technical blueprint meant only for professionals. Yet for property owners, buyers, developers, and even neighbors, learning how to read

Advantages and Concerns of Recombining Property Lots Recombining land property lots — also referred to as “lot consolidation,” “parcel merger,” or “recombination” — is the process of legally joining two or more adjacent land parcels into a single larger parcel. This practice is common in both urban and rural settings, whether for development, estate planning,