Definitions

Types of Land Surveys That We Handle

Read through the definitions of the various land surveying process that we provide:

ALTA / ACSM Surveys: American Land Title Association (ALTA) / American Congress of Surveying and Mapping (ACSM)

- This type of surveying is the most detailed survey provided. It is typically done for the purchase or sale of a commercial property. This in-depth survey reveals the existence of any problem that needs to be resolved prior to the purchase or sale of a property. This survey gives peace of mind to the buyer. Some vacant land purchase should consider this as some land has very old or no surveys on file.

Construction Stakeout

- This survey identifies the horizontal and vertical positions of the proposed property or improvements.

Development Planning

- This survey is done for the evaluation of property value prior to commitment.

Elevation Certificate

- This survey identifies if you are or not in a flood hazard zone.

FEMA

- Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Easement Maps

- This survey identifies positions of existing or proposed easements.

Property Survey

- A survey that shows and notes the position of boundaries, records of easements, deed restrictions, boundary encroachments, and more.

Right of Way Survey

- This survey shows existing right of ways on the property in question and is also used for proposed right of way requests.

Subdivision Map

- A survey that identifies the layout of lots and the associated public or private roads, highways, easements, and lands.

Zoning Location Survey

- This survey identifies the position of existing or proposed improvements to determine if the property use is in compliance with state and local regulations.

Call us to learn about various land surveying process.

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We have been in business since 1977.