How a Topographic Survey Helps Guide Smart Site Design and Drainage Planning
A house built on the wrong spot of a lot can flood every spring for the next fifty years. That’s not bad luck. That’s a site design problem that started before the foundation was ever poured. A topographic survey is the tool that stops this from happening. It maps the shape of the land: the […]
Why Surveying Companies See More Calls After Heavy Rain
Heavy rain recently swept across Boston, and many neighborhoods felt the impact right away. Streets filled up, yards turned soggy, and water showed up in places people had never seen before. Because of this, many property owners started asking a simple but important question: Is my land actually safe? At the same time, surveying companies […]
Why You Might Need a Topographic Survey for Your Property
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 […]