Flooding From Excessive Rain Downstream From Earth Dams

Flooding From Excessive Rain Downstream From Earth Dams Posted on July 21, 2015 by LaughlinSurveyor The Daily Republic in South Dakota published an article that talks about an earthen dam that recently failed because of a nine-inch rainfall last 29th of July 2010. The heavy rainfall overwhelmed the dam’s capacity causing it to fail. No injury was reported on […]

Things to Know When Building Your House

Things to Know When Building Your House Posted on July 14, 2015 by LaughlinSurveyor Land Surveying in Building your house It is a very good idea to build your home because you will be able to get exactly what you want instead of when you buy. Of course, you may need to add some things or you may […]

What You Need to Know About Land Surveying

What You Need to Know About Land Surveying Posted on July 7, 2015 by LaughlinSurveyor 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 maps, […]

Why You SHOULD Have a Land Survey Completed Before Purchasing Land?

Why You SHOULD Have a Land Survey Completed Before Purchasing Land? Posted on June 30, 2015 by LaughlinSurveyor Buying land, whether commercial or residential, is always an expensive endeavor, even if prices have eased somewhat lately. This is why finding a piece of land that you like and making an offer for it without conducting a land survey […]