Standard ALTA Survey Services

Professional ALTA surveys meeting ALTA/NSPS minimum standards for commercial real estate transactions. Comprehensive boundary analysis with detailed reporting.

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What's Included in Standard ALTA Survey

Required Minimum Standards

  • Property boundary determination and monumentation
  • Location of all improvements and structures
  • Identification of easements, rights-of-way, and encroachments
  • Title company coordination and commitment review
  • Professional surveyor certification and seal
  • Detailed survey plat with legal description

Deliverables

  • Survey plat drawn to ALTA/NSPS standards
  • Surveyor's certification statement
  • Digital CAD files (optional)
  • Multiple paper copies as requested
  • Electronic PDF for distribution
  • Field notes and calculations (if requested)

Standard ALTA Survey Process

1

Research & Planning

Review title commitment, deed records, and previous surveys. Plan field work and coordinate with title company.

2

Field Survey

Conduct comprehensive field survey, locate boundaries, improvements, and identify any encroachments or easements.

3

Data Analysis

Process field data, resolve boundary conflicts, and prepare detailed survey calculations and analysis.

4

Final Delivery

Complete survey plat, obtain professional seal, and deliver final documents to all required parties.

Timeline

Typical turnaround: 2-4 weeks
Simple properties: 10-14 days
Complex properties: 3-6 weeks

Timeline factors: Property size, complexity, boundary disputes, weather conditions, and Table A requirements.

Pricing Factors

Small commercial: $4,000-$8,000
Medium commercial: $6,000-$12,000
Large commercial: $10,000-$20,000+

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When You Need a Standard ALTA Survey

Commercial Property Purchase

Required by most commercial lenders and title companies for property acquisitions over $1 million.

Refinancing

Often required for commercial refinancing to confirm current property conditions and identify changes.

Title Insurance

Removes survey exceptions from title insurance policies, providing comprehensive coverage.

Optional Table A Enhancements

Standard ALTA surveys can be enhanced with optional Table A items to provide additional information specific to your transaction needs.

Common Additions:

  • • Utilities and service locations
  • • Flood zone determination
  • • Parking area analysis
  • • Zoning classification verification

Specialized Items:

  • • Wetlands delineation
  • • Topographic information
  • • Environmental assessments
  • • Building height certifications

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