Survey Mapping for Drainage Reviews on Small Residential Lots
A new patio. A regraded backyard. An extra foot of fill near the property line. None of these seem like big changes. But on a small lot, even minor grading can shift where water goes. That shift can affect a neighbor’s yard, a nearby wetland, or a storm drain system that wasn’t built for extra […]
Land Survey for Fence Projects When Old Stakes Are Missing
You are ready to install a fence. You walk your yard looking for the original property stakes. They are gone. This is one of the most common situations homeowners in older subdivisions face before starting a fence project. Decades of landscaping, utility work, driveway rebuilds, and neighborhood changes can hide or disturb the original boundary […]
How to Read a Plat of Survey
A plat of survey helps property owners understand boundaries, dimensions, easements, and physical features tied to a piece of land. In Minneapolis, where older neighborhoods, changing lots, and redevelopment projects are common, understanding a survey map can help you avoid expensive mistakes before buying property or making improvements. Many people receive a survey and immediately […]