Lot Survey Markers: What Flags and Stakes in Your Yard Mean

Wooden survey stake with colored flagging tape marking a boundary during a lot survey

Have you ever stepped outside and noticed small flags, wooden stakes, or spray paint marks in your yard? At first, it can feel strange. Many homeowners wonder if someone is marking land for construction or if a neighbor ordered something without telling them. In most cases, however, these markings appear during a lot survey. A […]

A Short History on Land Surveying

Land surveying is one of the the oldest professions anywhere. When a parcel line separates two owners – land surveying is needed.

What You Need to Know About Land Surveying

What is Land Surveying?   Land surveying is the art and science of accurately measuring parcels of land. Measurements such as dimensions, lengths, boundary lines, including structures within the area are all precisely determined through a land survey. These measurements are used to establish land alps, boundaries for ownership or for governmental purposes. It is a […]