Why Boundary Surveys Are Triggering Property Disputes

If you live in Rochester, you may have noticed something unusual lately. Survey stakes are popping up in yards. Neighbors are asking questions. Fence projects are getting paused. At the center of all this are boundary surveys, and they are bringing long-hidden property line issues into the open. At first, it feels sudden. Nothing changed […]
Cities Rethink LiDAR Mapping After Major Water Main Failures

When a city suddenly loses water, people ask the same question right away: How did this happen? In many recent cases, the answer points to aging pipes, unclear records, and gaps in how cities understand what sits underground. That is why lidar mapping is now getting serious attention from city planners, engineers, and surveyors across […]
How an Elevation Certificate Confirms Your FEMA Flood Zone

Many homeowners check their FEMA flood zone online and assume the map tells the whole story. It doesn’t. A FEMA map is only a starting point, and the real answer comes from accurate elevation data measured on your property. That is why an elevation certificate matters so much. It connects your home to Monroe County’s […]