ALTA/NSPS Surveys

Services: ALTA/NSPS Surveys

What is an ALTA/NSPS Survey?

An ALTA/NSPS Survey is a comprehensive land survey conducted to standards set forth by the American Land Title Association (ALTA) and the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS).

This type of survey provides crucial details about real estate properties, including boundary lines, encroachments, easements, rights-of-way, improvements, and other factors affecting ownership and use. It is typically required for real estate transactions, refinancing, and title insurance purposes.

Why Do You Need an ALTA/NSPS Survey?

When purchasing, selling, refinancing, or insuring commercial property, stakeholders—including property owners, lenders, insurers, and attorneys—require detailed and accurate surveys to avoid potential disputes and liabilities.

An ALTA/NSPS Survey helps protect all parties by clearly documenting property conditions and uncovering potential issues not evident in public records.

Key Components of an ALTA/NSPS Survey

From records research to certified plats — every step that ensures precision

  1. Land Records Research:

    A thorough examination of property deeds, historical records, and adjoining properties is conducted to accurately interpret original boundary descriptions. A title company will provide a title commitment that contains exceptions to the title insurance which could show potential conflict. These additional records are located and provided by the title company's research team.

  2. Detailed Fieldwork:

    Surveyors perform a thorough on-site investigation to accurately determine property boundaries, encroachments, easements, utilities, and improvements.

  3. Comprehensive Plat:

    CAD team produces plat, or map, that clearly illustrates the findings of the fieldwork, showing precise property dimensions and identified features. The plat contains a list of labeled exceptions, as well as certifications pertaining to ALTA/NSPS standards.

  4. Optional Table A Items:

    Specific survey details requested by clients, based on their unique requirements, are shown on the plat (such as zoning, flood zone classification, building heights, and more).

How to Request an ALTA/NSPS Survey from Atlas Surveying

To request an ALTA/NSPS Survey, please contact our team with the following information:

Property address and description of property

Title Commitment from Title Company

Specific Table A items required

Contact details of the authorized person responsible for survey approval and payment

Why Choose Atlas Surveying for Your ALTA/NSPS Survey?

Atlas Surveying combines extensive expertise, cutting-edge technology, and exceptional client service to deliver accurate, reliable, and timely ALTA/NSPS Surveys. Our experienced team understands the critical importance of precision in commercial real estate transactions. We work closely with you, ensuring clear communication and customized deliverables to meet your specific needs, timelines, and requirements.

Contact Atlas Surveying today and let our professional surveying experts guide you through the ALTA/NSPS surveying process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get the answers you need to move forward with confidence

What do I need to provide to schedule an ALTA survey?

We ask that you provide a title commitment from the title insurance company and a completed ALTA Table A.

What information is included in an ALTA survey?

ALTA surveys include boundary lines, easements, rights-of-way, building locations, access points, utilities, and more. A completed list of table A items is usually provided that specifies the required information to collect and display on the survey.

What is an ALTA survey?

An ALTA survey is a comprehensive land survey prepared to standards set by the American Land Title Association and NSPS (National Society of Professional Surveyors).

Who typically requests ALTA surveys?

Title companies, lenders, attorneys, and commercial property buyers often require ALTA surveys during real estate transactions.