Additional resources to help answer the most common Land Surveying questions
Why RPR’s do not receive a Compliance Stamp.
Receiving a compliance stamp on your Real Property Report is an important step in any real estate transaction in Alberta, especially in Calgary. Over the years we have surveyed thousands of Real Property Reports and have compiled a list of [...]
Calgary Development Permits for Custom Homes
Calgary Development Permits for Custom Homes Development permits in Calgary are required for all new development projects, change in use, or additions to existing properties. Based on the Alberta Municipal Government Act and the Calgary Land Use Bylaw, development permits [...]
What Do Alberta Land Surveyors Actually Do?
What Do Alberta Land Surveyors Actually Do? Put simply, Alberta land surveyors plan, guide, and conduct legal land surveys. Using specialized equipment and the support of a crew, land surveyors determine and confirm the location of boundaries, natural features, buildings, [...]
Oops, My RPR Did Not Receive Compliance.
The number one reason why we see Real Property Reports rejected at the City of Calgary. Covered decks can be a great asset to your home. They increase the available outdoor living space, provide much-needed shade in the summer [...]
Land Surveying Tools and Equipment
Land Surveyors use a wide variety of tools and equipment in their day to day work; it will vary depending on the type of survey being done, here’s a few examples: ‘Drones’ are unpiloted aircraft or spacecraft. Surveyors use them [...]
How Land Surveyors Can Help Resolve Lot Line Disputes
How Land Surveyors Can Help Resolve Lot Line Disputes There are few things worse than an annoying neighbour, and one of those things is a lot line dispute. Also known as property line disputes, lot line disputes occur when there’s [...]