How to Scope a Topographic Survey That Passes Review

Aerial view of a residential lot with contour lines showing elevation details from a topographic survey.

If you’ve ever tried to build, remodel, or add a new structure to your property, you probably know how tricky the city’s permit process can be. Between floodplain rules, drainage requirements, and the DallasNow online system, it’s easy to get stuck waiting for approval. One of the biggest reasons for those delays? A poorly scoped […]