Construction Survey Tips to Fix Unpermitted Builds

Construction survey equipment set up on a residential building site to check structure placement and land levels

If you’ve ever added a deck, shed, or carport without realizing you needed a building permit, you’re not alone. Many homeowners in Pinellas County find out later that the county requires approval—even for small projects. The good news is that the county is currently giving residents a chance to fix those mistakes by applying for […]

Prove Your Property Line with Drone Surveying

Drone surveying aerial view of two neighboring homes separated by a clear fence property line

It starts like this: you come home one afternoon and notice your neighbor has planted a neat row of shrubs — right where your fence used to be. You both swear the land is yours. A few heated words later, you’re scrolling Reddit, reading about other homeowners fighting over inches of grass and tree roots. […]

How Licensed Land Surveyors Power Drainage Projects

Licensed land surveyors using total station equipment to measure elevations and guide drainage construction work at a project site

If you’ve driven around Tampa lately, you’ve probably seen lane closures near Kennedy Boulevard or I-75. They might seem annoying, but those orange cones mark something important. Crews are fixing Tampa’s drainage system to stop flooding. While most people notice the big trucks and heavy machines, it’s the licensed land surveyors who quietly make sure […]