Can Your Property Support a Septic System?
A property can look perfect on paper and still have no room for a septic system. Lot size alone does not answer the question. What matters is the usable ground beneath and around the house, and whether that ground can treat and disperse wastewater the way Michigan rules require. Start With the Space a Septic […]
Why Drone LiDAR Mapping Matters When GNSS Signals Fail
Drone LiDAR mapping depends on more than lasers. It also needs a steady read from GPS satellites and a clear sense of the aircraft’s motion. When that signal gets weak or drops out, the mission does not simply fall apart. But the surveyor’s job gets harder. This matters in Michigan more than people realize. Thick […]
What an ALTA Survey Checks That a Boundary Survey Doesn’t
Buy an empty lot and a boundary survey might be all you need. Buy a strip mall, a warehouse, or an apartment complex, and your lender will likely ask for something else entirely: an ALTA survey. Both surveys look at the same piece of ground. But they don’t look at the same things. A boundary […]