How a Licensed Land Surveyor Prevents Construction Chaos

Licensed land surveyor using a total station at an urban construction site to ensure precise building alignment

Kansas City is celebrating again. The Main Street Streetcar Extension, which opened on October 24, 2025, now runs all the way from downtown to UMKC. With eight new stops and bright red transit-only lanes, Main Street looks completely different. But behind the smooth new ride stands an unsung professional who made sure every curb and […]

Boundary Survey Delays Are Killing Real Estate Deals

Two land surveyors using a total station on a construction site representing boundary survey delays in real estate

If you’ve ever waited weeks for your home closing and felt like the surveyor disappeared, you’re not alone. Many buyers, sellers, and real estate agents are asking the same question: “What’s taking so long with the boundary survey?” A boundary survey might sound like a small step, but it can make or break a real […]

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 […]