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 […]
Do You Need a Topographic Survey for Your Project?
A backyard addition turned into a six-week delay last spring. Not because of permits. Not because of the weather. The crew dug two feet down and hit standing water, in a spot the plans said would drain fine. Nobody had checked the actual slope of the yard first. That kind of surprise is exactly what […]