Land surveying services are very important for Idaho property owners, but there’s a lot about land surveying that can be confusing. When existing boundaries interfere with plans for development or real estate sales, some property owners choose to get a lot line adjustment. Lot line adjustments can be very useful for property owners if they […]
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How Does Land Surveying Work?
Land surveying is necessary for a number of different purposes, including measuring the boundaries of a property, establishing maps, determining the terrain and vegetation and locating natural features. Land surveyors are used to help resolve property disputes, create developments and determine where to place utilities and structural components. So, how does land surveying in Idaho […]
Read MoreHow Does a Land Surveyor Use Math?
Land surveyors work to define and measure the boundaries of a piece of property, which is then used in legal documents like deeds, or architectural and engineering calculations in order to develop the land. Despite the proliferation of technology, land surveying in Idaho requires a working knowledge of math. Depending on the specific survey type, […]
Read MoreWhat Are Floodplain Studies?
If you’re a contractor in Idaho, chances are, you already know what a floodplain study is, as well as why it’s so important to have one. If you’re just starting out or are building in a new area, however, the terms may be foreign. In short, floodplain studies help developers determine the risks of flooding […]
Read MoreWhat Is an ALTA Survey?
Despite what a lot of people might think, all land surveys are not created equal. Some surveys provide far more detailed information about a piece of land than others. One of the most comprehensive surveys available is called an ALTA survey—a survey that meets the minimum standards set by the American Land Title Association (ALTA) […]
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