Elevation Survey vs. Topographic Survey: Which Do You Need?
A finished-floor elevation and a full topographic survey are not the same thing. They answer different questions. Mixing them up on a project can mean a second site visit. It can also mean extra cost. This article shows how the two survey types differ. It also shows when each one applies. And it shows how […]
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 […]
Understanding Your Plat of Survey After a Land Survey Is Completed
Most property owners receive their plat of survey and go straight to the drawing. They look at the shape of the lot, scan for their property lines, and file the document away. That is understandable. But the drawing is only part of the story. Knowing how to read the full document, not just the picture, […]