I've seen surveys where the legal description is shown as a tax parcel number, with no additional information.

It's that sixth sense we all posses. Gotta have it.I remember curious kids following me around as I was searching for lot corners in nice subdivision...

That's only a problem if you let it continue. A re-stake here and there while on site anyway is no problem, just keep track. And make sure they know...

There have been a couple times when I'll quickly scroll through long ones of potential new software, go back to beginning and do a search for "$" (a d...

Around here the bottom of the main frame is the "top of bottom floor" (C2-A). That has to be 2 ft above the BFE, putting the first floor about 4 ft a...

That was good Loyal. Well stated.In spite of all that, we surveyors are more qualified than anybody else to perform those duties. Some are just a bi...

inquire of your non-clientLarry, I totally agree with that concept. However, most small surveyors are not in a position to expand fees past market pr...

Ethics bubble questionAdam, it sound's like you have a good realtor for a client/friend. Not many of those around, but don't turn your back.One thing...

inquire of your non-client> Would anyone be willing to share their billing rates? (PLS, GPS crew, etc.)> > ...just curious where we standI've...

One question to ask yourself is if the realtor involved would take a reduced fee to sell the same house again, if given the opportunity.In terms of so...

After having located, dipped, re-dipped and discovered new, literally thousands of MH's. I'd go with the 3-4 per hr average, more on a good day. A l...

Not so bad if its vacant undisturbed land. Around here the BFE will be 1' above the HANG, so the client will need to determine the exact building loc...

> I am trying to shift from the ‘88 back to ‘29 datum in the auto-cad program.... AutoCAD help was no help. There in lies your answer