Survey Questions
Common Land Surveying Questions
These questions help homeowners, landowners, realtors, lenders, and attorneys understand what type of survey they may need before requesting a quote.
Questions this site should answer
When do I need a boundary survey?
Before building near a property line, selling or buying land, resolving a line question, or planning improvements that depend on the location of a property boundary.
What information helps price a survey?
The property address, parcel number, current deed holder name, acreage, brief legal description, reason for the survey, and any prior surveys or plats.
What is the difference between a tract split and parcel platting?
A tract split is the land division goal. Parcel platting is often the drawing and approval process used to document and record the new parcel layout.
What is an ALTA survey?
An ALTA/NSPS survey is a detailed land title survey commonly used for commercial real estate, lending, title review, and due diligence.