Topographic Surveys for Drainage Problems on Low-Lying Sites
If your property sits low, stays damp after rain, or drains slowly, topographic surveys can make a big difference. These surveys show how the ground rises and falls across a site. More importantly, they explain how water moves. Within the first steps of planning, this knowledge helps owners avoid drainage problems that often appear too […]
When a FEMA Elevation Certificate Needs a New Survey
Many homeowners think they can reuse old plans or past surveys when they need a FEMA elevation certificate. That idea sounds reasonable at first. The property has not moved, so the records should still work. However, elevation certificates do not work that way. In many cases, old property records cannot support a valid certificate. Instead, […]
Property Dispute Goes Viral — Boundary Survey Prevented It
When a Port St. Lucie homeowner discovered that land she owned had been sold without her knowledge, the story spread fast. Neighbors talked about it. Social posts lit up. Local news covered the legal fight. Most people asked the same question: How could this happen? The answer points to one overlooked step—getting a boundary survey […]