Boundary Survey Risks: What Happens When Utility Marks Fail

A surveyor marking property lines during a boundary survey on a dirt lot

When people hear boundary survey, they usually picture a surveyor walking around a property, putting stakes in the ground, and drawing lines on a map. That’s part of it, but there’s more happening behind the scenes. One thing that often gets overlooked is utility locates—the little flags and markings that show where water, gas, electric, […]

Why You Need a Property Line Survey Before Building a Fence

Homeowner measuring the property line in their backyard before building a fence

You’re ready to build a fence. You’ve picked the style, talked to a contractor, and maybe even chosen the color. Everything feels simple—until one question comes up: “Are you sure that’s your property line?” At that moment, many homeowners pause. The yard looks clear. The old fence seems to show the line. However, what looks […]

How Private Roads Can Impact Your Property Survey

Residential street with overlaid boundary lines showing how a property survey reveals hidden property lines along a private road

If you drive through certain neighborhoods near Minneapolis, you may notice something unusual. Some roads look like public streets, yet they are not. They feel open, smooth, and easy to use. However, they belong to private owners or small groups of neighbors. At first, that may not seem like a big deal. Still, this is […]