Building near a rock ledge changes how a site comes together. The ground rarely sits flat, the soil can run thin, and hard rock often waits close to the surface, where ridges and rocky outcrops shape a lot of lots, … Continue reading →
A shared loading area can decide how well a commercial property works after redevelopment. Trucks need room to turn, back in and pull out without blocking a neighbor’s business. When two buildings or two parcels rely on the same loading … Continue reading →
If you own a big hillside tract, you likely have more than one way to reach it. Maybe there’s a driveway close to the main road and another path that climbs up from the back side. When people search for … Continue reading →
Old deeds in rural Hamilton County often mention a road that no longer exists. If you own land, and your deed points to a lane or roadway that vanished decades ago, you’re not alone. A metes and bounds survey can … Continue reading →
Backyard cottages are popping up all over Chattanooga. Homeowners want extra space for aging parents, grown kids or rental income. Before anyone draws up plans, a residential surveyor should walk the property first. This professional measures the yard, marks the … Continue reading →
