What a Topo Survey Reveals That Maps Never Will
People everywhere are talking about maps thanks to GIS Day. Social media is full of students drawing roads, tracing buildings, and exploring satellite views of our world. It feels like mapping is everywhere right now. In Rochester, even local schools and groups joined the excitement this year. The conversations are fun and inspiring, and they […]
When Your Land Shrinks: Why a Due Diligence Survey Matters
When you buy land, you expect the property size to match the listing. You trust the tax record, the online map, and even what the seller says. However, a due diligence survey often tells a different story. In fact, a recent Reddit post from a buyer in Niagara County showed a “2-acre” property shrinking to […]
When to Get a Flood Elevation Survey Done
When your neighbor raises their yard, adds new soil, or builds a patio higher than yours, you might notice something unsettling — water suddenly pooling in your lawn after it rains. It’s not just bad luck. It’s a real drainage issue, and it happens more often than you’d think. In places like Rochester, New York, […]