Why Every Elevation Survey Should Be Documented

Land surveyor using a total station during an elevation survey to record precise land measurements for documentation

If you’ve ever had a fence, driveway, or flood insurance claim turn into a neighborhood argument, you know how fast things can escalate. That’s where an elevation survey becomes more than a technical report—it’s your best legal protection. In St. Louis, homeowners and builders often order elevation surveys for flood insurance, new additions, or site […]

Why Data Centers Need an ALTA Title Survey First

Aerial view of construction site showing trucks and heavy equipment preparing land development that requires an alta title survey

Kansas City is in the middle of a digital building boom. Just last month, Port KC approved billions in private funding for new data centers, and companies like DataBank have already started expanding their footprint in the metro. These massive projects power the internet, cloud storage, and the apps we use every day. Yet before […]

ALTA Land Title Survey Prep: MSD & County Records

Land surveyor using a total station and reviewing records for an ALTA Land Title Survey

When you order an ALTA Land Title Survey, you expect clear results that lenders, attorneys, and title companies can trust. Yet many surveys take longer than they should. The delays often come from missing local data—like sewer easements, parcel boundaries, or recording requirements. The good news? With the right prep, you can cut out weeks […]