Property Line Survey Mistakes Before Renovating

Row homes with shared property lines where a property line survey helps homeowners plan renovations

Renovating a row home in Philadelphia feels exciting. You picture new space, better light, and higher value. However, many projects hit trouble before the first hammer swings. The issue often has nothing to do with design or budget. Instead, it starts with a property line survey that was skipped, rushed, or misunderstood. Row homes bring […]

Why Land Use Updates Are Increasing Lot Survey Requests

Aerial view of a property with clearly marked boundary lines explaining why a lot survey is often needed after land use updates

If you own property, boundary questions may feel more common than they used to. Many owners are surprised when old assumptions suddenly come into question. In most cases, this confusion starts with the city’s new land use surveys. While these surveys help Philadelphia plan for growth, they also expose property details that were never closely […]

Why Citywide Land Use Surveys Drive Boundary Survey Issues

Abstract city land use map illustrating how boundary survey issues can emerge from updated planning data

If you own property, there’s a quiet change happening that could affect you sooner than you think. A boundary survey something many owners only think about during a dispute—is suddenly becoming more important across the city. The reason is not a new law or a neighbor argument. Instead, it’s Philadelphia’s new citywide land use survey […]