In many instances, such as when purchasing property or constructing a building, land surveying is necessary for making significant decisions. For developers, contractors, and owners, an accurate land survey determines a property’s location, boundaries, and topographical limitations. If you’re considering investing in this, below is a list of common types of services.

What Land Surveying Services Are Available?

1. Boundary

The survey establishes and verifies the true boundaries of a plot through existing landmarks, adjoining lands, and recorded deeds. It also involves physically marking the correct perimeter by placing iron rods, pipes, or concrete monuments in the ground to prevent removal because temporary markers like stones and trees were dislodged.

2. Mortgage

Title companies and credit institutions usually require mortgage surveys to pinpoint a property’s boundaries and determine if existing structures meet zoning restrictions and building codes. Sometimes called location surveys, these are often conducted by a licensed land surveyor to ensure there are no encroachments on other properties when you apply for financing.  

3. Construction Surveys

Land surveying in the construction industry is vital, from designing and planning infrastructure to building and maintenance. As-Built surveys check if a construction project is done according to specifications, while a deformation survey is made on existing structures to verify if they are moving or out of shape. This type, in general, is more common in large-scale residential and commercial projects, such as subdivisions and high-rise buildings.

4. Topographic

A topographic survey examines and identifies natural and man-made features on a particular property, including ground contours, elevations, embankments, streams, roads, and fences. For engineers and architects, this information is crucial when designing improvements and constructing developments on the site.

5. ALTA/ACSM

Often required by lending companies, an ALTA survey combines the elements of a boundary, mortgage, and topographic survey, making it a comprehensive report that includes all the features and boundaries of a property. It is done according to the standards set by the American Land Title Association (ALTA) and American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM).

For your land surveying needs, turn to the licensed professionals at K & M Land Surveying in Lincoln, NE. They have been providing accurate land surveys at affordable rates for almost 25 years. They can help with everything from ALTA land title to GPS topographical surveys, as well as construction staking and computer-aided drafting. Call (402) 476-3020 to schedule an appointment or visit them online to learn more about their services.