FEMA Elevation Certificate vs. Elevation Survey: Key Differences

Land surveyor conducting an elevation survey near a residential home in a flood-prone area for FEMA Elevation Certificate documentation.

With monsoon storms, desert drainage systems, and unpredictable flash flooding, flood risk is a real concern in many parts of Arizona. Whether you’re buying a home, building a commercial property, or seeking flood insurance, understanding the land’s elevation is crucial. This is where tools like an elevation survey and the FEMA Elevation Certificate come into […]

Top 7 Reasons to Get a Boundary Survey Before You Buy Property

Licensed surveyor conducting a boundary survey in front of a residential property in Arizona

Before signing any dotted line on a real estate deal, there’s one crucial step many overlook: the boundary survey. Whether you’re purchasing residential land or a commercial lot, knowing exactly where your property lines fall is not just helpful—it’s essential. A boundary survey is a specialized process conducted by a licensed land surveyor to establish […]

How ALTA Surveys Help Reveal Easements and Access Rights

Land surveyor checking legal easements and access rights on semi-urban desert land

In Bullhead City, Arizona, land is often used for both commercial and residential development. Before buying or building on a property, it’s important to understand what parts of the land you actually have full rights to use. That’s where an ALTA survey for easements comes in. An ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey helps reveal things like […]