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John Wayne a surveyor?

May 4, 2012

  John Wayne a surveyor? No, but he played one in the 1949 movie The Fighting Kentuckian. Things have changed a lot since then. Surveyors … Read More

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Conflicting boundary lines

April 19, 2012

  Boundary disputes are often a result of faulty legal descriptions (written and recorded by persons lacking proper qualifications) and surveyors not following proper practices. … Read More

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When surveyors are retained

December 31, 2011

  Surveyors are often retained: Prior to purchasing real property Prior to beginning any construction improvements within property boundaries When dividing parcels of land or … Read More

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Seshat

October 10, 2011

  Seshat was the ancient Egyptian goddess of wisdom, knowledge and writing. Her name means she who is the scribe. Seshat is credited with inventing … Read More

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Chuck Norris can’t tell you where your property corners are

August 18, 2011

  Chuck Norris can light a fire by rubbing two ice-cubes together. Chuck Norris can hum with his mouth open Chuck Norris can stab a … Read More

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Do not hire a surveyor who is only an expert measurer

July 29, 2011

  There are many surveyors out there that simply measure angles and distances. Determining boundary lines is much more complicated than that. If it were … Read More

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In 1924, after graduating from Stanford University, Willard B. Wells founded W.B. Wells & Assoc. Inc in Portland, Oregon. Willard’s philosophy was to provide a quality product for a reasonable fee. We still follow Willard’s philosophy today.
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