Frequently asked Land Surveying questions and resources
RPR’s vs. Title Insurance
What is Title Insurance? Title insurance and real property reports are both important tools that can protect property owners and lenders in a real estate transaction. While they serve different purposes, understanding the differences between them can help buyers make [...]
Edmonton Infill Construction Surveys
Edmonton, like many other cities in North America, is experiencing a boom in infill construction. What is Infill Construction? Infill construction is an important aspect of Edmonton's urban development strategy, as it allows the city to grow by making use [...]
How Drones are Changing the Survey Industry
Technology is transforming the surveying industry by enabling surveyors to collect more data, faster, and with greater accuracy. This, in turn, is making it easier to design, analyze, and build complex projects, while reducing costs and improving safety. The use [...]
Fence Bylaws in the City of Edmonton
If you are a homeowner in Edmonton and planning to install a fence on your property, it is important to be aware of the city's fence bylaws. These bylaws exist to ensure that fences in residential areas are safe, appealing, [...]
The Role of an Alberta Land Surveyor
While driving around Edmonton, there may have been a time where you’ve seen someone in a hard hat and orange vest working on the side of the road doing what appears to be taking pictures, but most likely what you’re seeing [...]
Edmonton Development Permits
Edmonton Development Permits for Custom Homes and Renovations Every new development project, change of use, addition or renovation to an existing property in Edmonton requires a development permit. Find out more about Edmonton Development Permits Here. Development permits involve plan [...]
Edmonton Property Line Surveys
Edmonton Property Line Surveys If you're planning to build a new home in Edmonton, or if you are a homeowner who would like to have more information about their property, then you should consider getting a property line survey. Surveys [...]
City of Edmonton Garage Permits
City of Edmonton Garage Permits If you’re planning on building a new garage, you will need to acquire a garage permit for all new construction on your property. In this article, we break down the steps to maintaining your garage [...]
RPR Updates for Edmonton
When to update your RPR in Edmonton Real Property Report (RPR) updates may be necessary whenever you make any improvements or add anything to your property after creating an RPR. Regardless of the age of your current RPR or whether [...]
Ordering a Real Property Report with Arc Surveys
The following steps explain how to order a Real Property Report through Arc Surveys. Discover more about Real Property Reports here. Step 1: You can contact us at 780-800-1260 or by submitting a RPR quote request online. Step 2: Let us know [...]
Edmonton RPRs and Non-Compliance
Real Property Report Bylaws for City of Edmonton Compliance Reviews When reviewing Real Property Reports (RPR) for Certificates of Compliance, the City of Edmonton follows the latest Land Use Bylaws. If the RPR being reviewed fails to comply with any [...]
Real Property Reports in Edmonton
What is an Edmonton Real Property Report? A legal document that offers an accurate depiction of what’s on a property and where it’s located, an Edmonton Real Property Report (RPR) is a land report prepared by a qualified land surveyor. [...]
What is City Compliance?
What is City of Edmonton Compliance for Real Property Reports? Complying with Edmonton municipality bylaws is a must when selling your home or property. So much so, City of Edmonton compliance is a standard clause in most Edmonton real property [...]