When RTK Drops, Here’s How Construction Surveyors Recover

Two construction surveyors using a GNSS rover and field notebook under dense tree canopy showing RTK signal challenges

If you’ve worked on a job site, you already know how unpredictable the field can be—especially for construction surveyors working under tree cover or in remote areas. One minute your RTK system is locked in; the next, your signal drops out and your GPS rover can’t hold a fix.  When that happens, panic can spread […]

The ‘Stakes Moved’ Debate and the Boundary Line Survey Fix

Homeowners meeting with a land surveyor during a boundary line survey to review property boundaries

It started with a viral post: two neighbors arguing because one claimed the other had “moved the stakes.” The comments exploded—some said fences show the real property line, others insisted it’s wherever the metal pins are buried. The truth? None of them were completely right. When emotions run high and rumors spread online, only a […]

Property Survey: How to Check Flood Risk First

FEMA-style flood map overlay with property survey parcel lines showing high-risk flood zones

Decatur is no stranger to water. With the Tennessee River and Wheeler Lake shaping the city’s edges, flood risk is always part of the conversation when it comes to land and property. Before you order a property survey for a new build, a home purchase, or an insurance requirement, it helps to take a quick […]