There are many different types of surveys, and each type of survey has its own specific amount of work that must be done in order to produce accurate results. Here are a few of the main types of surveys that are performed along with some factors that can influence the...
There are several different types of surveying services available to most companies and individuals. Each type of survey has a very specific purpose and provides information related to the project. It is important that the surveyor understands what the project needs are prior to performing the survey to ensure that the right type of survey is being requested.
NSPS is the acronym for the National Society of Professional Surveyors. There is a state association (Missouri Society of Professional Surveyors- MSPS) as well as a local chapter for Saint Louis. The NSPS merged with the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping...
In the world of surveying there are three main types of classifications of property: residential, commercial, and industrial. Each one of those classifications has its own specific unique characteristics that can be identified as a professional land surveyor performs...
We started the discussion last month regarding the unique characteristics of an ALTA survey and the flexibility that it provides for the client. Here is a list of the last ten items provided by Table A.
One of the unique characteristics of an ALTA survey is the flexibility that it provides for the client. Because this is a much more intensive look at a property, there are many additional items that can be addressed by the survey. The Table A provides a list of 19 standard items that can be added to the plat or map being provided by the surveyor. Here is a list of the first nine of the items provided by Table A. Learn more now!
There are 4 key elements that are required to be shown on a plat or map of an ALTA/NSPS land title survey drawing. This information can then be used by the client, lender, or title company to better understand the property and its improvements.
While boundary surveys and surveys are very similar in nature there are some specific differences between the two types of surveys. Read our list of some of the similarities between the two types of surveys.
Buying a brand-new home can be a very exciting time! When we think of the word “new” we think of words like perfect, without error, unblemished, etc. These types of words have absolutely nothing to do with whether you need a survey or you don’t. There are a few factors that can contribute to answering this question.
ALTA surveys are typically performed in conjunction with the purchase of commercial property. The survey itself is used by the buyer, the title company, and lender to obtain information about the property in question. There are minimum standards associated with an...