House Staking: What Surveyors Mark Before You Build
You’ve got your plans ready. The builder is lined up. Work is about to start. Then one question comes up: Has the house been staked yet? A lot of homeowners aren’t sure what that means. Some think the builder handles it. Others assume it’s just a few sticks in the ground. That’s not the case. […]
When Should You Update a Topographic Survey After Flooding?
When the river rises in Cincinnati, people focus on the water. They watch roads close, parks flood, and nearby areas fill up fast. Then the water recedes, and everything starts to look normal again. However, the land often tells a different story. After flooding, the ground can shift in ways that are hard to notice. […]
Land Survey for Fence: Before You Replace Yours
You look at your old fence and think, “It’s been here for years. I’ll just replace it in the same spot.” That sounds simple. However, this is where many homeowners run into problems. An old fence does not always sit on the true property line. Over time, things change. Also, past owners may have guessed […]