Splitting Land? Start With a Licensed Land Surveyor

Licensed land surveyor reviewing a property split on a residential lot in Phoenix, Arizona

Owning a large lot does not mean you can cut it up however you want. The existing shape of the property, the buildings already sitting on it, and the City’s current rules all play a part in what kind of split is possible. A proposed division has to work with the site as it actually […]

Older Property Records Don’t Always Tell the Whole Story

Licensed land surveyor reviewing old property records and verifying boundaries with modern surveying equipment in Phoenix Arizona

An old deed can tell you a lot. So can a 1960s plat map or a county assessor drawing. But none of these were made to answer every question a property owner has today. They were made for a specific purpose, at a specific time, with the tools available then. Reading them the right way […]

Before You Order a Land Survey, Check This First

Floodplain map overlay showing how a land survey property may fall within a flood zone near a river

If you’re planning to buy land, build a home, or add something to your property, you’ve probably heard this advice: get a land survey first. It sounds like the right move. However, most people don’t realize there are a few things to sort out first before getting a land survey. Many property owners rush into […]