Post-Quake Checks for Construction Staking Survey

Surveyors checking control points with a total station at a bridge construction site during a construction staking survey

When most people in Las Vegas think of earthquakes, they picture California shaking, not the desert valley. But on October 25, a small microquake near Kingston, Nevada, sent tiny vibrations across the region. It wasn’t a big one—barely noticeable for most residents—but for builders and surveyors, it was enough to raise a red flag. Those […]

Protect Your Home Value With an Elevation Certificate

Licensed land surveyor measuring a home's height to prepare an elevation certificate after heavy rain

A week after heavy rains drenched the valley, many Henderson homeowners are still uneasy. Streets in parts of Whitney Ranch and Green Valley turned into shallow rivers. Yard walls toppled, driveways cracked, and insurance adjusters began showing up with clipboards. In moments like this, one document becomes more important than most people realize — the […]

The Hidden Value of a Flood Elevation Certificate

Total station surveying equipment set up on wet concrete after heavy rain, illustrating flood elevation measurement and drainage assessment.

Just a week ago, heavy rain turned parts of North Las Vegas into fast-moving rivers. Streets overflowed, yards filled with muddy water, and residents shared videos online showing how quickly things got out of control. As crews continue cleanup and homeowners assess the damage, one question remains: why did some homes flood while others stayed […]