Everything You Need to Know About ALTA Land Survey in 2022

ALTA land survey, an abbreviation for American Land Title Association, is one of Civil Engineering and Real Estate's staple concepts. It is essentially a set of standards and principles that scrutinize survey processes and methods. It helps surveyors meet the government-mandated requirements. An ALTA land survey establishes standard principles and expectations for all parties involved.

What Information Does ALTA Provide?

ALTA will usually concern itself with the following information -

  • Boundaries of the property

  • Easement, Encumbrance, and Encroachment

  • Usage by other parties

  • Details of neighboring property owners

  • Roads and other property features

  • Legal access routes to the property

  • Land improvement projects in the past

  • Zone classifications

  • Presence of water bodies

  • Presence of cemeteries

  • Property description in legal papers

Why is the ALTA Land Survey Important?

ALTA land surveys are a critical tool for banks, insurers, title companies and other lending organizations to ensure that the property they are dealing with is clear of all survey matters except the ones disclosed beforehand. It is this clearance based on which property titles and mortgage insurances are issued.

Before you order an ALTA survey, you will need a title commitment. Carroll Surveying and Mapping work closely with the title company in order to make sure that the information regarding the property is highly accurate and offers a cohesive and comprehensive view of the property.

What Are the Various Steps in the ALTA Survey?

Step 1

The property undergoes meticulous research for public and private land records.

Step 2

The land surveyor's field crew conducts a physical analysis of the property and its boundary lines.

The crew at Carroll Surveying is highly skilled in every aspect of land survey and cartography. We also have provisions for clients who need advice on complex projects. You can now send in an online survey request via our website.

Step 3

The findings of the research and physical analysis culminate into a thorough property analysis.

Step 4

This property analysis is further used by the surveyor to prepare a mapped document of the survey in question.

Step 5

Upon the completion of the map, the other parties including the title company send over representatives to review the document.

Step 6

Once the client is satisfied with the map, the land surveyor signs and seals it, marking the end of the surveying project.

When Does One Need an ALTA Survey?

An ALTA survey is one of the most comprehensive land surveys provided in the United States. As a result, these surveys also lean towards being expensive.

Not every land purchase or property acquisition requires you to get an ALTA survey done. However, it is highly recommended that you do consider spending the extra bucks in the following scenarios -

  • Buying or selling of commercial property and real estate

  • Acquisition of a previously vacant piece of land

  • Resolving of property disputes

Want to book for an ALTA land survey today? It has never been easier with Carroll Surveying and Mapping. Visit our website to get in touch.

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