Tag Archives: Land Surveying

Why Property Line Markers Sometimes Go Missing

Property line markers are easy to forget until they disappear. A missing marker can slow a project and create confusion about where the property begins and ends. Knowing why markers go missing can help developers avoid problems later. What Are Property Line Markers? Property line markers are physical points placed at property corners. They help show where one parcel ends and another begins. Why They Matter to Developers Clear boundary corners help developers plan projects with confidence. They also reduce the risk of building in the wrong place. Why Property Line Markers Sometimes Go Missing Property markers can disappear … Continue reading →


What a Licensed Surveyor Can Do That No App or Online Map Ever Could

Someone pulls up an online map. They zoom in on their property, screenshot the boundary lines and tell their contractor that’s where the fence goes. Three months later, they’re in a legal dispute with their neighbor. This happens more than most people realize. Online mapping tools have gotten better. But better doesn’t mean legally valid. A licensed surveyor does things no app ever will, and the difference matters long before a shovel hits the ground. What Online Maps Actually Show You Online mapping tools and county parcel portals pull data from public records and satellite imagery. That data can … Continue reading →


Why Metes and Bounds Still Matters in Property Ownership

Pick up an old property deed in Alabama. There’s a good chance it reads something like this: “Beginning at an iron pin on the north side of Old Mill Road, then running North 45 degrees East 200 feet to a large white oak tree…” That’s metes and bounds. And it still controls where your property begins and ends. Metes and bounds is a land description system that uses directions, distances and physical landmarks to define property boundaries. It’s one of the oldest systems in use and still legally binding across much of the eastern United States. Developers who don’t … Continue reading →