The metal pins, pipes, and small discs you find in your yard are survey markers, also called monuments. A surveyor places them to mark the exact corners and lines of a property. They are the physical proof of where your … Continue reading →
A land survey report is a map of your property filled with lines, symbols, numbers, and notes. To read it, start with the title block to confirm the basics, then study the boundary lines and their measurements, check the legend … Continue reading →
The main types of land surveys are boundary, ALTA/NSPS land title, topographic, mortgage, subdivision, construction staking, and elevation surveys. Each one answers a different question about a property. The right choice depends on what you are trying to do, so … Continue reading →