When Does a Backyard Remodel Require a Construction Survey?

If you are planning a backyard remodel, the first thing you should do is learn how to avoid future problems. Many homeowners rush into upgrades without knowing how the land is shaped, where limits exist, or how those upgrades might affect a sale later on. And this is why a construction survey often becomes necessary […]
Boundary Survey Lessons From Today’s Map Disputes

When the U.S. Justice Department challenged California’s new voting map, most people saw it as another political fight. But underneath all the headlines is a simple truth: everything comes down to where the lines are drawn. And believe it or not, that same problem affects homeowners every day. If the boundaries on your own property […]
Drone Surveying Risks During This Week’s Solar Storm

If you use drone surveying to map land or collect site data, this week’s forecast comes with an unusual warning — a geomagnetic storm is coming. The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center has issued an alert for November 10–13, warning that magnetic activity could mess with GPS signals around the world. That might sound like […]