New Home? Here’s How to Get Your Elevation Certificate Fast 

Buying a new home in Boston is exciting. You finally have your own place in one of the most historic cities in the country. But if your property is in a flood-prone area such as near the Charles River, Boston Harbor, or low-lying neighborhoods, there’s one thing you need to handle right away: getting your […]

Why You Might Need a Topographic Survey for Your Property

Topographic survey equipment set up on a Boston construction site with excavators in the background

If you’re planning to build or make changes to your land, getting a topographic survey could save you a lot of trouble — and money. Whether you’re working on a new home in Roslindale, planning a renovation in East Boston, or developing property near the water in the Seaport District, a topographic survey gives you […]

Is a Boundary Survey Really Necessary?

Row of historic brick homes in Boston where narrow property lines may require boundary surveys

If you’re facing a neighbor dispute, planning to install a fence, or getting ready to buy or sell property, getting a boundary survey in Boston, MA might be one of the smartest decisions you make. In dense neighborhoods like Dorchester, Roxbury, or Brighton — where homes sit close together — even minor property line misunderstandings […]