An elevation survey looks at the height of the ground at many spots across a yard. It does not guess. It measures. Each point gets a number that shows how high or low that spot is compared to other spots. This kind of survey shows the yard as it is right now, before any digging or filling happens. It marks the low spots where the ground dips down. It marks the high points where the ground rises up. It also shows the changes in grade, which just means the small hills and dips that connect one part of the … Continue reading →