A surveyor following ALTA/ACSM Frisco TX procedures offers a more detailed assessment of your property than a run of the mill survey team. An American Land Title Association Survey (ALTA) adheres to standards determined by the ALTA and the American Congress of Surveying and Mapping (ACSM).
ALTA/ACSM Frisco TX: A More Detailed Look at Your Property
You’ll need a title commitment to complete the survey. A surveyor checks the title for a description of the property, along with descriptions of any encumbrances. The survey includes graphic representations of property improvements and encroachments. It also lists the seller, buyer, lender and Title Company. The surveyor and title insurance company work together to make the most detailed survey possible. This will leave no doubt as to the layout, boundaries and features of the property. If there are any obstructions in the land that might delay or impede construction, a commercial developer or owner needs to know this immediately.
The national surveying standards set forth by ALTA/ACSM establishes a thorough list of identifiable land features for commercial real estate transactions. The ALTA/ACSM standards require a more detailed report than the typical border survey.
During an ALTA survey, the surveyor looks for:
> Public roads adjacent to the property
> The names of people who own adjoining properties
> Evidence of encroachment across the boundary lines
> Onsite water boundaries
> Zoning obstructions
> Possible cemetery areas on the grounds
> Flood zones on or bordering the property
> Property uses by unauthorized parties
The ALTA/ACSM standard is stricter than any state standard. It’s often used when an out of state investor or developer purchases land, but can be ordered by any landowner. It’s more expensive than basic surveys but offers more features.
An ALTA/ACSM survey can’t be off by more than one foot for every 15,000 feet measured. With today’s high-tech equipment, more accurate measurements are possible using digital laser theodolites, satellites and other instruments.
By using an ALTA/ACSM survey, the landowner or buyer has increased protection against any possible legal actions due to incomplete or inaccurate surveying.
ALTA/ACSM Frisco TX: For Commercial Properties
When you need a thorough assessment of your property, invest in an ALTA/ACSM Frisco Tx surveyor. John Cowan and Associates has provided residential and commercial land surveying since 1946. Our large, commercial projects include Fairway Field, the Shops at Starwood and NASA Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility. We survey property in Eastern Texas and Western Louisiana, including the cities of Waco, Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Shreveport, and Alexandria. Call us today at 972-635-4300 to learn more about our services.
Alta/ACSM Frisco TX
John Cowan & Associates
10147 CR 135
, Texas 75762
(903) 581-2238