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Topo Survey for Sites Above Underground Utility Chambers
A new lobby, plaza or addition planned over an underground utility chamber raises a question that plans and aerial photos can’t answer. The architect and

Construction Staking Survey for New Loading Dock Canopies
A new loading dock canopy looks simple on paper. It’s a roof, a row of columns and a connection to the wall. In the field,

Mortgage Closing Survey for Condos With Private Roof Rights
Buying or refinancing a condo with a private roof deck or terrace brings up a question most condo buyers never have to think about. Does

Do You Need a Subdivision Survey Before Splitting a Lot?
If you own a lot and want to split it into two or more lots, the first question isn’t about paperwork. It’s about whether the

Due Diligence Survey Before Buying a Vacant School Property
A closed school is not a simple empty lot. The site can hold an old main building, wide grounds, play areas, and more than one

Find Property Lines Before Rebuilding a Garage on the Alley
An old detached garage sits at the back of a lot, right along the alley. The doors sag. The slab has cracked. It’s time to