How LiDAR Mapping Finds Elevation Issues Before Design
If you own property, it is easy to assume your lot is flat enough to build on. At first glance, most properties look level. However, small changes in elevation often hide in plain sight. These changes may seem minor, yet they can affect your entire project. That is where LiDAR mapping becomes valuable. Instead of […]
Topographic Survey: Check Hillside Landslide Risk
Pittsburgh sits on steep hills and narrow valleys. Many homes perch above rivers or along hillside streets. The views can look amazing. However, building on sloped land takes careful planning. Soil can move. Slopes can shift. In some areas, landslides can happen after heavy rain or ground changes. Because of this, many property owners start […]
How an ALTA Land Survey Helps Resolve Property Disputes
Property disputes rarely start as major legal battles. Most begin with something small. For example, a neighbor builds a fence. Someone installs a driveway. A shed appears near the edge of a lot. At first, everything seemed fine. However, problems can grow when one owner starts to question where the property line really sits. In […]