Find Property Lines Before Planting Trees Near a Neighbor

Homeowner learning how to find property lines before planting a tree near a neighbor’s yard in St. Louis

A new tree changes a yard for decades. Once it’s in the ground, moving it isn’t simple. That’s why the spot you pick near a shared boundary needs more thought than the spot you pick in the middle of your own lot. Why a Tree Can Become a Property-Line Problem In St. Louis, many residential […]

Survey Mapping Helps Developers Plan Around Drainage Rules

Civil engineer reviewing survey mapping and drainage plans at a development site in St Louis Missouri

Water moves whether anyone plans for it or not. In St. Louis, that means old neighborhoods with drainage patterns dating back a hundred years, new infill lots sitting next to aging sewer lines, and a river system that has flooded the region more than once. Before any drainage decision gets made, someone has to answer […]

What an ALTA Land Survey Reveals About an Industrial Site’s Operating Layout

Aerial view of a Kansas City industrial warehouse with loading docks, truck courts, trailer parking, and outdoor storage areas

Kansas City keeps adding warehouse and distribution space. Logistics companies, manufacturers, and freight operators keep filling it up. Vacancy stays tight compared to a lot of other metros, and that pressure pushes buyers to move fast on industrial deals. Moving fast is fine. Skipping a close read of the ALTA land survey is not. An […]