How Surveying Companies Handle Large Sites With Difficult Access

How Surveying Companies Handle Large Sites With Difficult Access Posted on August 26, 2026 by Bullhead CitySurveyor  Big parcels near Bullhead City don’t come easy. Steep washes, thick brush, and rocky ground can slow a crew down fast. That’s why surveying companies plan their approach before anyone steps foot on site. A large property with rough […]

The Alley Shown on an Old Plat May Not Match What Exists Today

The Alley Shown on an Old Plat May Not Match What Exists Today Posted on July 17, 2026 by Bullhead CitySurveyor Infill projects in older neighborhoods run into ghost alleys all the time. Land surveying work turns up a strip drawn on a plat from 1908 that nobody has driven on in seventy years, and a simple […]

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 […]

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 […]