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This site is intended to provide you with information on ALTA Surveying in Alabama. If you’re looking for a Alabama Land Surveyor, you’ve come to the right place. If you’d rather talk to someone about your land surveying needs, please call our toll-free number at (888) 808-9783 today. For more information, please continue to read.

 

Land Surveyors are professionals who make precise measurements to determine the size and boundaries of a piece of real estate.  While this is a simplistic definition, boundary surveying is one of the most common types of surveying related to home and land owners. If you fall into the following categories, please click on the appropriate link for more information on that subject:

ALTA Survey Alabama services:

    1. I need to know where my property corners or property lines are. (Boundary Survey)
    2. I have a loan closing or re-finance coming up on my commercial property. (ALTA Survey)
    3. I need a map of my property with contour lines to show elevation differences for my architect or engineer. (Topo Survey – ALTA Survey plus Table A Item 5.)
    4. I’ve just been told I’m in a flood zone or I’ve been told I need an elevation certificate in order to obtain flood insurance or prove I don’t need it. (Flood Survey)
    5. I’m purchasing a lot/property for a commercial use. (ALTA Survey – Item 5 and/or Item 11b may also need to be discussed.)
    6. I’m purchasing a larger tract of land, acreage, that hasn’t been subdivided in the past. (Boundary Survey)
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Check Property Lines with a Residential Surveyor First

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Flood Map vs Insurance Risk: Elevation Certificate

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Documents Needed for an ALTA Survey

When someone buys land, plans to build, or closes on property, a lender may request an alta survey. This survey shows the land boundaries and the legal rights tied to the property. Many property owners think a surveyor can start right away. However, surveyors must first review title records linked

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How a Topographic Survey Reveals Hidden Land Risks

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The 10-Year Fence Rule: Why a Lot Survey Matters

Many homeowners believe their property line sits exactly where the fence stands. It feels logical. After all, fences usually mark the edge of a yard. However, the truth can be very different. In Alabama, a fence does not always show the real boundary of your land. In fact, Alabama law

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Is GPS Technology Finally Changing Property Survey Cost?

If you have called around for a survey lately, you have probably asked the same question many homeowners ask: Why is the property survey cost so high? Now, you might be hearing about new GPS tools that promise faster and more accurate land measurements. So it sounds fair to wonder:

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