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How to Know If Your Land Will Flood Before You Build
Thinking of building in Lagos? Learn how to identify potential flood risks on your land and why consulting a surveyor before construction can help you make better decisions.
Is Your Old Survey Plan Still Valid? When Landowners Need a Re-Survey
An old survey plan does not automatically expire, but that does not mean it should always be used without verification. Changes in coordinate systems, missing beacons, boundary encroachment, and land disputes are some reasons you may need to re-survey your land before building or reselling it.
Right of Way: Why That "Perfect Plot" Might Be a Government Target Waiting to Happen
From Lagos Mainland to the heart of Ibadan, families who spent everything they had on a house have watched government bulldozers arrive, not because their papers were fake, but because nobody told them a road, a pipeline, or a power line had first claim on the land. This is the story of Right of Way, the rule that decides who really owns the ground beneath your building.
What Survey Do You Need Before Building in Nigeria?
Not sure what survey you need before building? Here’s a simple guide to the key surveys that can help you understand your site before construction begins.
Before You Buy, Build or Develop: Why a Professional Land Survey Matters
Before buying land, building, or developing property, discover why a professional land survey is essential for accurate boundaries, planning, and avoiding costly mistakes.
How Much Does a Land Survey Really Cost in Lagos in 2026?
How much does a land survey really cost in Lagos in 2026? Learn about survey fees, professional standards, undercutting, and why choosing a qualified surveyor matters.
Why Your GNSS Works Perfectly in One Location but Struggles in Another
Ever wondered why your GNSS receiver gets a FIX quickly on one site but keeps switching between FIX and FLOAT on another? The problem may not be your equipment. Discover how site conditions, canopy, buildings, multipath, satellite visibility, and CORS connections can affect GNSS performance, and when a Total Station may be the better choice
Before You Buy a Land: How to Verify a Survey Plan and Know If It’s Genuine.
Before you buy a land, don’t rely on a survey plan given to you alone. Learn the key checks you should make to verify the survey, confirm the property’s location and avoid costly land disputes.
RTK or PPP? Let’s Talk About What You Actually Need on Site
RTK or PPP? Both can deliver high-accuracy GNSS positioning, but they are not meant for the same situations. Here’s a practical look at when surveyors should use RTK, when PPP makes sense, and what to consider before choosing either method.
Cheap Survey, Expensive Lawsuit: Why Cutting Survey Costs Can Cost You More
Cheap survey may save money today, but an inaccurate survey can cost you more tomorrow. Learn how proper land surveying helps prevent boundary disputes, property conflicts, and costly lawsuits in Nigeria.