ALTA Survey: Floodplain Risks Before Buying Property
Buying property can feel exciting. You find a great location, the price looks right, and the land seems ready for your plans. However, one hidden problem can quickly change everything: flood risk. Many buyers only think about flooding after they own the land. Yet smart buyers look for these risks before closing the deal. That […]
Before You Build: Why a Residential Land Survey Matters
Houston has always dealt with water. Heavy rain, flat land, and nearby bayous shape how the city grows. Recently, however, floodplain building has come back into focus. Local talks about building in flood-risk areas have raised questions about safety, permits, and planning. Most news stories focus on large projects. However, the same issues can affect […]
Survey Mapping Alert: GPS Could Shift Coordinates
If you have a project scheduled in Houston this week, you need to pay attention. Recent GPS interference testing across parts of Texas has raised concerns for industries that rely on satellite positioning. While most people think this only affects airplanes or navigation apps, it can also impact survey mapping on the ground. Now, that […]