How to Read a Property Survey: A Simple Guide to Plats, Bearings, and Symbols

How to Read a Property Survey: A Simple Guide to Plats, Bearings, and Symbols Posted on May 29, 2026 by Bullhead CitySurveyor  To read a property survey, start with the north arrow to learn the direction, then check the scale to understand distances. Find the bold lines that form your property boundary, read the numbers and bearings […]

Easement vs. Right-of-Way: A Property Owner’s Guide

Easement vs. Right-of-Way: A Property Owner’s Guide Posted on May 28, 2026 by Bullhead CitySurveyor  An easement is a legal right that lets someone else use part of your property for a specific purpose, even though you still own the land. A right-of-way is one type of easement. It gives someone the right to travel across your […]

The Different Types of Land Surveys Explained

The Different Types of Land Surveys Explained Posted on May 27, 2026 by Bullhead CitySurveyor  The most common types of land surveys are boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, elevation certificate, construction staking, as-built, and subdivision surveys. Each one has a different job. The right survey for you depends on your project, your budget, and whether a lender or title […]

Can Engineering Flood Study Help Your Neighborhood?

Can an Engineering Flood Study Help Your Neighborhood? A recent article in the Allied News in Grove City, Pennsylvania reminded me of the Engineering Flood Studies that I have completed over the years and how these have helped the neighborhoods adjacent to the streams that were studied. “FEMA says it does allow the municipalities to pay for their own […]