Can a Phone Replace an ALTA Land Title Survey?

Land surveyor using RTK GPS equipment to record property data, showing why an ALTA Land Title Survey provides certified accuracy and legal assurance

In the past week, the tech world buzzed with news that a few smartphone makers—like MediaTek and Xiaomi—are rolling out phones that can supposedly measure land within millimeters of accuracy. They’re using new RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) GPS systems, the same kind that professional surveyors have relied on for years. Suddenly, people are asking: If my […]

How to Find Someone to Survey Your Property Boundary Correctly

There are different reasons why somebody would need boundary surveying in their property. Often, this type of surveying is done if the owner of the property wants to legally place an item on the property such as a new structure or a fence. A Licensed Land Surveyor When hiring a land surveyor, you have to […]

What You Need to Know About Land Surveying

What is Land Surveying?   Land surveying is the art and science of accurately measuring parcels of land. Measurements such as dimensions, lengths, boundary lines, including structures within the area are all precisely determined through a land survey. These measurements are used to establish land alps, boundaries for ownership or for governmental purposes. It is a […]