February 2, 2021 12:13 am
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If you’re buying or selling a piece of property in Guadalupe County, TX, the deed description is an important part of the process. Understanding what a deed description is, and why it’s important, will help you understand why getting a new land survey is so critical. Deed descriptions and land surveys both help ensure you’re buying or selling the exact piece of property you expected. What is a deed? A deed is a legal document that conveys ownership to the new buyer. It can be drafted in advance of closing. Once the deed is delivered, the property is officially transferred.... View Article
January 20, 2021 7:34 am
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Topographic surveys describe the natural and man-made features of properties. These features include fences, land contours, trees, streams, buildings, etc., as well as the elevation of the land. Government agencies often require topographic surveys. They may also be used by engineers and architects for the design of improvements to a development on a site. Topographic surveys provide important information about the exact height, size, and placement of a given property. These surveys may also be used to form plans for drainage, ditches, grading, and other property features. Are you looking to have a topographic survey completed in Guadalupe County, TX?... View Article
January 6, 2021 7:34 am
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It may seem on its face that the legal description of a property is obvious, but this is not quite the case. Determining the exact location and boundaries of a property is essential for every real estate transaction. It’s about the land—not any building on the property—being passed from the seller to the buyer. In this way, the property definition in each transaction is unique. Therefore, defining property boundaries in land surveying in Guadalupe County, TX can be contentious. Sometimes the legal description of a property needs to be rewritten. Possessing this exact level of detail is important for moving... View Article
December 22, 2020 11:54 pm
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As an industry, construction is slow to adopt big data. However, it is becoming apparent that these methods help complete projects on time and on budget. Big data allows for more information collection, which will enable designers, surveyors and site supervisors to find patterns they missed before using the technology. Here are four ways big data modernizes construction surveying technology in Guadalupe County, TX: Drones: Drones capture aerial images that download into surveying software tools. These images cover more territory and allow a view that is impossible for humans to secure without significant expense. The software then uses the pictures... View Article
December 8, 2020 11:54 pm
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Flood mapping defines zones with flood risk. It numbers zones from one to five based on geography, presence of water bodies, weather and unique land features. Surveyors confirm boundaries between flood zones, so your property does not receive an excessive rating and make it challenging to secure flood insurance. With this much on the line, there is no doubt that surveyors are vital to accurate flood zone mapping in Guadalupe County, TX. Here are five reasons why this is essential: Land use: Flood risk influences land use. A zone with low risk offers fewer construction and insurance requirements, which allow... View Article
