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Each time a Commercial/ Industrial survey is commissioned, it will not only show the boundary of the property  but, any improvements located on the property, any building lines & easements  shown on the recorded plat or, disclose the Schedule B  items as disclosed per the title commitment, and any requirements from  the lender.

(Category 1A Condition II or ALTA / NSPS Requirements will be completed at the client’s request provided we are informed at the beginning of the project.)

Topographic surveys may be required  as part of real estate transactions, civil engineering design and/or construction projects, including, but not limited to:

• New construction
• Remodeling projects to existing structures
• Utility location
• Road or bridge design or improvements
• Grading or drainage projects

Topographic surveys are required by many local government bodies to  determine the existing conditions and elevations of a site. Together  with a boundary survey, topographic surveys are used by architects and  engineers to create accurate and appropriate designs based on existing  conditions.

(*Requirements may change State to State) 

A  boundary survey is a way to formally define the boundaries of a  property. It focuses largely on defining the corners of a parcel of  land. People generally commission boundary surveys before buying,  dividing, improving, or building on land. A boundary survey drawing can include: 

• Lot dimensions. The dimensions of a lot come from deed, subdivision  plats, and survey drawings. They show the exact lines of the property.
• You can choose to have a boundary survey include any improvements  made on the land by previous owners. Improvements could include houses,  sheds, garages, pools, and other permanent changes to the property.
• Fences are usually used as ways to let people know where your property is marked. However, they are rarely built directly on the property  lines. Though fences can be included in the drawing, they should not necessarily be taken as the outlines of the property.
• The land surveyor will show easements on the drawing if they have a copy of the title commitment.

The ALTA / NSPS Survey is  a thorough representation of an  existing property and is now utilized by nearly all involved parties of a  commercial transaction. These Surveys can answer relevant questions,  such as:

• The surveyor’s findings about property boundaries.
• Any observed easements and exceptions to coverage in the title commitment.
• The improvements, utilities, public access and significant observations on the property.

Additionally, it provides the option to select specific Table A  items which can reveal facts about the property relating to zoning , flood hazards, topography, parking  and more, when negotiated with the land surveyor.

A Category 1A survey provides what the title company needs to insure the title. Typically, a Category 1A Survey  includes greater detail than that of a standard land survey, showing recorded easements, as well as any evidence indicating the possibility of prescription or limitation rights, and visible improvements.

While your survey will be accurate and complete for the purposes of title insurance however, the degree of detail will depend  on the nature of the individual transaction. 

 A Tree Survey is an assessment  of the types of trees on a forested piece of land that is currently  under consideration for development. 

• Taking  measurements and collecting data on the types of tree in the designated area you plan on developing.
• Mapping out where the trees  and their species type  are located on your property.
• Making notations  regarding the size & drip line of each tree. 

An elevation certificate is a document that lists a building's location, lowest point of elevation, flood zone and other characteristics, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Elevation Certificates are used to enforce local building ordinances and to help determine flood insurance rates. In addition, may require an updated elevation certificate if you make significant changes to your property. 

Subdivision platting is the process of splitting one larger piece of  land into several smaller parcels of land and drawing a map (or plat) of  the new subdivision, often for the purpose of selling off the parcels  individually. 

 Subdivision platting also frequently involves setting aside  part of  the property for easements, parks, areas needed for flood protection &/or other public uses.