Why Construction Surveys Matter More When Severe Weather Interrupts Building Schedules
Bad weather doesn’t just pause a construction project. It changes things on the ground. Stakes get knocked loose. Soil moves. Water carves new paths across a site that was flat the week before. When crews come back after a storm, the site they left isn’t always the site they return to. That’s where construction surveys […]
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 […]