Additional resources to help answer the most common Land Surveying questions
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 [...]
Understanding your Alberta Land Title Certificate
First off: What is a Land Title? Land titles in Alberta are records of ownership of land parcels and the specific interests registered on them, such as mortgages, caveats, easements, and liens. Created by Australian Robert Torrens in the 1850s, [...]
Legal Surveys within the Province of Alberta?
Legal Surveys in Alberta are any type of survey that requires a land surveyor to survey and certify a boundary or a structure’s position relative to the boundary. In other words, Legal Survey is an umbrella term used to describe [...]
Real Property Reports – A How-To guide to City Encroachment
You did it! You got a Real Property Report! But wait…where is that little blue stamp? Why is it covered in big red words like ‘encroachment’ and ‘advisory?’ Follow along as we break down the most common types of encroachments [...]