|
What
is an ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey? An ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey (“ALTA Survey”) is a comprehensive type of boundary surveys in which various issues are addressed that typically are of concern to lenders and title companies. For one thing, an ALTA Survey depicts all easements that are revealed by a current title search. These are a number of items that are required by an ALTA survey and some items, which are Optional (“Table A Items”). These requirements as well as the Optional Table A Items can be printed or downloaded by clicking on “Survey Downloads” link BACK TO TOP |
| Why should I use a Survey Coordinator? |
| When you hire a survey
coordinator they become the single source
contact for all survey issues and questions. You
no longer need to try to locate surveyors in
multiple states or cities we do that for you. A
coordinator works much like a National Business
Unit of a Title Company using their list of
reliable contacts (surveyors) in various areas
to ensure that your project is completed on time
and on budget. If you have ever tried to order surveys on a multi-site transaction you soon realized the value of a good coordinator. BACK TO TOP |
| How much does a Land Title Survey typically cost? |
| Survey costs are based
upon a number of factors. Some of which are
size, type, and complexity of the property, as
well as geographic location. Although rates
around the country vary greatly, the number of
hours it takes to perform the work should be
relatively consistent. This knowledge, along
with our experience, often allows us to estimate
survey costs. Please contact one of our
coordinators and we will help you determine a
budget for your project. BACK TO TOP |
| Do you have to be licensed to coordinate surveys? |
| NO. However, it is
beneficial to use a Licensed Professional Land
Surveyor as a coordinator since they are trained
to identify Land Title issues. Probably the most
important advantage is that a Professional Land
Surveyors can effectively communicate your needs
to other licensed surveyors in a manner that
they might better understand. With us acting as
a liaison it greatly reduces difficulties you
may have experienced when dealing with surveyors
from different regions of the country. . BACK TO TOP |
| What information do I need to provide when I order a survey? |
| A legal description is
preferred to initiate a survey. However in some
situations, simply an address or a tax
identification number will be enough to begin
the process. BACK TO TOP |
| When is a survey needed? |
| When a property is being
transferred or refinanced the title company and
/or lender typically require an ALTA survey.
Boundary surveys are often needed prior to
construction or subdivision of property. BACK TO TOP |
| What is a DesignReady® Survey? |
| A DesignReady® Survey; it is
a field to finish product that constitutes the
basic foundation for the design plans being
created by the engineer or architect. These
drawings are produced by the gathering of
elevations in relation to existing features and
creating contours for design purposes. Our DesignReady® Survey is a registered trademark BACK TO TOP |
| Are there different types of Surveys? |
|
YES. The word “survey”
is often used in a general sense but there are
many different type of surveys. For instance
there are: Boundary Surveys, Topographic
Surveys, Land Title Surveys, Mortgage
Inspections, Right of Way Surveys, etc.
BACK TO TOP
|
Smith-Roberts-Baldischwiler,
LLC
Providing multi-discipline
regional Civil
Engineering Design
Services and Land
Surveying Services
The Planning & Zoning Resource Corp Performing nation-wide municipal zoning due diligence and document acquisition
Smith Roberts
100 NE 5th Street
Oklahoma City, OK, 73104
Phone: (405) 840.7094
Fax: (405) 516.2680
