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Buying Land? Why a Survey Should Come First

Buying land sounds simple. You find a lot you like, agree on a price, and plan your next steps. But many buyers skip one key step. They don’t check the land with a survey first. That mistake can cost time, money, and peace of mind. Huntsville keeps growing fast. New homes go up every month. Vacant land sells quickly. Because of that, many buyers rush. They assume the lot lines are clear. They trust what they see. Still, what you see is not always correct. A land survey shows the truth. You Can’t See Property Lines with Your Eyes … Continue reading →


How GPS is Used in Land Surveying

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Land surveying is a profession that greatly utilize the GPS satellite system. Today, man-made constellations are in orbit. Their purpose is to provide instant, exact and global positioning information. This global positioning system (GPS) is revolutionizing the modern construction sites, automating and guiding land surveying equipment, providing instantaneous points and positions, and simplifying control surveys. Nearly everyone involved in the land surveying and construction industry has heard something about satellite positioning technology or maybe you or someone you know is already using it. Whether an operator or a casual observer, there are still many questions about how this exciting … Continue reading →

Licensed Land Surveyor: Using GPS to Track You – Is It Real?

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A licensed land surveyor trusts his GPS system like  his gun in a battlefield. Though it sometimes do not provide all the info that you may need, it is nonetheless very helpful in producing an accurate boundary survey. Many have heard of “Big Brother” being able to track our movements. One of my favorite TV shows is “Person of Interest” where a secret machine keeps track of all conversations and people’s “criminal intent” in order to help the heroes stop the crimes before they happen. While I’m SURE that there are tracking capabilities in most cell phones and different … Continue reading →