Author: Travis Thompson

Construction staking is one of those services that most property owners never think about — until a project goes wrong without it. If you’ve ever seen a crew member with a total station and wooden stakes walking a building site before concrete is poured, you’ve seen construction staking in action. Here’s what it is, why…

Pulling a permit in Arizona often requires a survey — but not always the same type. The survey required for a new home build in Maricopa County differs from what a commercial developer needs in Pinal County, or what a homeowner needs to add an accessory dwelling unit. This checklist helps you figure out what…

Splitting a parcel in Pinal County is one of the most common surveying requests we handle at AZGPS. Whether you’re a landowner wanting to sell off a portion of your property, a developer creating a small subdivision, or a family dividing acreage between heirs, the process follows a specific county approval path — and a…

If you’ve requested a survey quote in Arizona and been asked whether you need a “boundary survey” or an “ALTA/NSPS survey,” you’re not alone in finding the distinction confusing. Both surveys establish property boundaries — but they differ significantly in scope, detail, cost, and who typically requires them. Here’s a straightforward breakdown to help you…

If you’ve ever called a land surveyor in Arizona and wondered why prices vary so widely, you’re not alone. A simple lot survey in a Phoenix subdivision can cost a few hundred dollars, while an ALTA/NSPS survey for a commercial property in Pinal County might run several thousand. Understanding what drives those differences will help…