February 4, 2020 4:18 am
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That tree that has grown on your property, the fence that seems about six inches over the line or that building that intrudes on your territory—these are all examples of property encroachment in Guadalupe County, TX, which can be a frustrating situation for all involved. It’s important to note that while land surveyors can’t solve or identify problems of encroachment (that’s a legal term), they can help delineate the exact boundaries of your respective properties, which will allow lawyers to take it from there. How do questions of property encroachment arise? You might have heard encroachment referred to by other... View Article
January 21, 2020 4:18 am
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If you have a development containing multiple lots, you may wish to combine those lots into one or more larger lots. This is called “lot consolidation,” and comes with some unique challenges. It’s the reverse of creating a subdivision, in which one large lot is divided into several smaller ones. Any type of land (whether residential, commercial or industrial) can be consolidated. Typically, people use lot consolidation plats when they want to create a larger parcel of land for a single use (such as a campground), sell their property to a developer or want to expand their property by buying... View Article
January 18, 2020 12:58 am
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How much do you know about flood plain management in Guadalupe County, TX? It’s important to have some basic knowledge to ensure proper management of these flood-prone areas. Consider the following facts to help increase your understanding of how and why certain areas of Texas are at risk of flooding and what action you may need to take: Flash floods: In all of the U.S., central Texas is the most flash flood-prone area, according to the National Weather Service. World records: The United States Geological Survey reports that Texas is a world record holder for rainfall rates. The state currently... View Article
January 4, 2020 12:58 am
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Are the flood plain maps for your community up to date? You might be surprised at how old the current maps are, and how much the region’s landscape has changed since the maps were created. To ensure your flood plain maps for Guadalupe County, TX are accurate, consider the following questions. If you discover the maps are out of date, take action. Updating the maps will provide a reliable representation of what areas are at risk of flooding, help reduce the flood risk to current structures and improve overall community safety. When were the flood plain maps in Guadalupe County,... View Article
November 30, 2019 12:40 am
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There are a lot of safety hazards associated with the fields of construction and demolition. One common practice used in construction and excavation, trench digging, can be particularly dangerous. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, about 60 workers are killed each year in trench cave-in accidents. Accidents resulting from collapses in trenches also result in some significant losses in the forms of property damage, workers compensation claims, personal injury lawsuits and work stoppages. It is an unfortunate reality that trench cave-ins and accidents often occur without much warning at all, meaning workers can become trapped without... View Article
