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Land Surveying Mistakes

Common Land Surveying Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

Land surveying is careful and detailed work, but like any industry, mistakes can and do happen. Homeowners, contractors, business owners and architects all depend on land surveyors when buying or selling property or beginning a construction project. When mistakes are made, even minor ones, the result can be lost time and money. Here are some

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Do I Need A Survey For A Fence?

Do I Need A Survey For A Fence?

Do I Need A Survey For A Fence? Most of the time, neighbours are happy to work together when there is a problem with a fence or a question over a boundary line. However, there are times where you and your neighbour will not be able to reach an agreement, or the other party is

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what surveys do i need

What Surveys Do I Need?

Residential identification surveys are essential for all home buyers and those thinking about renovating or extending. These comprehensive surveys analyse not only your property boundaries but include existing structures, trees, and other surface or subterranean features. These are key points for builders to be aware of, and ensure your home build or renovation can be

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How Much Does A Land Survey Cost?

How Much Does A Land Survey Cost?

Whether you are about to commence a home renovation project or are in charge of a large commercial construction project, it’s likely you’ll need a land survey. Cost is always a factor in any construction project – big or small – so it’s not surprising we are frequently asked about the cost of land surveying.

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construction surveys

The Importance of Construction Surveys

Surveyors still play a major role in construction work and are needed in the planning and design of both large and small projects including: Residential developments Commercial developments Subdivisions   Although new technological advances make the surveyor’s work somewhat more streamlined, surveyors still require a high level of specialised training to provide a precise and

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Digital Terrain Models & Their Use in Surveying

Land surveying is not simply about boundaries and area. In its most basic sense, surveying does revolve around the existing boundary limits of a property, and a land surveyor is frequently deployed to determine these with expert precision. For homeowners and property developers, this is one of the most common tasks demanded of local land

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What is a Feature and Level Survey?

Among the many types of surveys needed for a building or development project, one commonly required option is the feature and level survey. This type of survey is often one of the first needed when a project is proposed on a parcel. Feature and level surveys (also commonly referred to as contour surveys or detail

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Land Surveying and it’s Importance in Modern Society

The need for land surveying and the employment of qualified surveyors dates back thousands of years. One of the world’s oldest professions is still going strong today, and has a great deal of impact in our modern society. If you’ve ever bought or sold property, visited a town or city, or merely stepped inside a

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