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 […]
Why Every Project Needs a Due Diligence Survey
A brand-new neighborhood made headlines last week when a 50-foot sinkhole suddenly opened in the street. Families had to evacuate, and local officials now believe the collapse is tied to historic underground mining. For homeowners, it was a nightmare. For developers, it was a warning sign. Events like these highlight why a due diligence survey […]