Why SB 9 Projects Need a Proper Topo Survey to Succeed
If you’re planning an SB 9 lot split, the first thing you need is a clear picture of your land. And that starts with a topo survey, the map that shows your property’s true shape, slopes, and layout. Many homeowners think they can begin designing right away, but SB 9 works very differently. Before the […]
ALTA Survey Wins When State Housing Laws Clash With Cities
When news broke that San Diego’s Midway Rising project might use new state housing laws to skip local height limits, it got people talking across California. If state law can overrule city zoning, what happens next for Los Angeles builders? For anyone planning a project near a train line, this change could shape how fast […]
When the Ground Shifts: Call a Construction Surveyor
When you live or build in Los Angeles, the ground never truly stays still. Between the micro-quakes that roll underfoot and the sudden downpours that soak our hillsides, the land moves—sometimes just enough to throw an entire project off track. That’s why calling a construction surveyor after heavy rain or a small tremor isn’t overreacting. […]