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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

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

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

Why a Boundary Line Survey Can Make or Break Redevelopment
If your neighborhood is talking about new housing or zoning changes, now’s the time to pay attention. Before any vote or new construction starts, one

How a Licensed Land Surveyor Prevents Post-Freeze Damage
Rochester just had its first big freeze warning, and most people are busy covering plants or scraping ice off windshields. But there’s something most homeowners

Why an ALTA Land Title Survey Comes First in EV Projects
Rochester is getting ready for a cleaner and smarter future. This month, New York State announced more than $80 million in new funding to add