River Flooding? How an Elevation Survey Protects Your Home

High water at the Genesee River in Rochester showing flood conditions that may require an elevation survey

Every spring, people in Rochester start watching the Genesee River a little more closely. Snow melts. Ice breaks apart. Water moves faster. Then someone posts a photo of high water near High Falls, and suddenly everyone feels uneasy. You might think, “I’m not right on the river. I’m fine.” However, river flooding doesn’t always stop […]

The Real Cost of Skipping a Land Survey

Commercial construction site in early development stage before final land survey verification

Development projects always begin with momentum. Investors see opportunity. Builders schedule crews. Communities expect growth. However, when a project stalls, that energy fades quickly. Recent development delays in Irondequoit show how fast progress can slow when questions about the property surface. In many cases, the problem does not come from poor design. Instead, uncertainty about […]

Land Surveying Evidence That Wins Neighbor Disputes

Property corner stake with survey flagging used as land surveying boundary evidence

Neighbor property disputes rarely start big. Instead, they begin with something small. A fence goes up a few feet off. A tree gets cut. A driveway crosses an invisible line. Then voices rise, screenshots appear, and both sides feel sure they are right. However, feelings and online maps do not settle boundary fights. Real land […]