A retaining wall holds back a surprising amount of weight. Even a short garden wall can support several tons of soil, and a taller wall holds back far more. If the wall sits in the wrong spot or is built … Continue reading →
A backyard pool or a small guest home sounds simple. Then the permit office asks a question nobody can answer. Where does your property end? Is there an easement in the way? Does the ground slope enough to cause drainage … Continue reading →
A shared driveway looks simple. Two houses, one strip of pavement, no big deal. But looks can be wrong. A plat of survey often shows what’s really going on underneath that pavement. It maps the true property lines. It can … Continue reading →