Additional resources to help answer the most common Land Surveying questions
The Efficiency of UAV Surveys
Aerial land surveys were once a difficult and tiresome job, asking surveyors to trek into unmarked lands in order to map the area to gain heights, dimensions, and overall impressions. Certain pieces of information, like contours and earthwork volumetric measurements, [...]
How Land Surveyors Locate Property Pins
Property posts act as survey evidence and are essential to accurately determine property boundaries, clearly marking where properties begin and end. As a landowner, you should know where your property posts are to ensure you meet municipal requirements, don’t build [...]
Why did my RPR receive a Rejection Letter?
If your real property report is needed for the sale of your property, it will need to go through the compliance review with your municipality. This means that all placements and measurements of all permanent structures on your lot will [...]
The Pros and Cons of Zero Lot Line Homes
What are Zero Lot lines? Thinking of building your own house? If so, then you need to decide how you want to plot your house on your property. Two of the most common home plots in Alberta include tradition lot [...]
Why does a property need a Specific Quote?
Requesting a Real Property Report You’re selling your property and need a Real Property Report – great! We can help you there. But when you submit a request, you are told that your property needs a specified quote. What does [...]
Understanding Garage Permits
What Do I Need to Apply for a Garage Permit? More than just a place to store your car or tools, a garage is a great investment that can add significant value to your property. Like many structures, however, you’ll [...]