Why a Boundary Line Survey Matters for Coastal Homes

Coastal bluff with luxury homes near the edge, showing why a boundary line survey is essential for protecting coastal properties.

When the Rancho Palos Verdes bluff collapsed in late September, news cameras showed luxury homes sliding toward the ocean. It was shocking, but for homeowners in San Diego, it felt uncomfortably close to home. Our coastline has the same steep cliffs, the same erosion issues, and the same risk. If you live near the bluffs […]

Drone Surveying Lessons from a Firefighting Collision

Drone surveying over a forest with smoke rising from wildfire debris

When most people hear about drone surveying, they picture builders saving time or developers mapping large tracts of land. What rarely comes to mind is the risk drones can pose when flown in the wrong place at the wrong time. That reality hit hard in California this month. News broke that a man was sentenced […]

How Land Surveying Helps Combat Land Subsidence Risks

Cracked and uneven concrete pavement caused by land subsidence, highlighting the importance of land surveying to detect and manage ground sinking.

If you live in San Diego, you might not realize that the ground beneath your feet is slowly sinking. This problem, called land subsidence, is happening faster here than in most other California cities. It’s caused mainly by pumping out too much groundwater for drinking and farming. While the sinking is slow—about one millimeter per […]