What are the most common types of land surveys?
• Boundary Survey: These surveys establish the true property corners and property lines of a parcel of land. Boundary surveys are typically used to obtain building permits, to resolve property disputes, and for erecting fences. • Stake-out: These surveys (sometimes called set-outs) are used to place markers on the ground delineating exactly where a physical structure ( building, road, railway line, bridge, etc.) is to be built. In effect, the surveyor is transferring the design drawings of the architect or engineer to the construction site. • Lot Split: Lot splits are required to divide an existing parcel of land into two or more parcels. All surveys for lot splits include a plat of each new parcel and the legal description required to record the split. • ALTA/ACSM: ALTA/ACSM surveys are performed on commercial properties. These are comprehensive surveys that determine property lines, locate improvements, and identify all easements, utilities and other conditions affecting the property
