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ALTA Survey

An ALTA survey is used primarily for commercial properties. Our quote lists the Table A items it covers from the ALTA/NSPS checklist, starting with those that make up a standard title survey. If you need more, such as building heights or topography, we adjust the quote for the added time.

What this service involves

Overview

An ALTA survey is one of the most stringent, and thus involved, surveys that a land surveyor may perform. The survey records evidence on or above the surface, which may indicate utilities running on, above, or beneath the property. Underground utilities are Table A item 11, and the standard is explicit that without excavation their exact location cannot be reliably depicted.

Information on encumbrances and zoning can also be included beyond the typical requirements of a title survey, depending on the Table A items selected. Zoning in particular is an optional item and depends on a zoning report or letter being provided to the surveyor.

The American Land Title Association and the National Society of Professional Surveyors publish the standards jointly, along with the Table A optional items. You don't need to know Table A to order one: our quote covers the items for a standard title survey, and when a lender or attorney requires more, they usually specify which items, and we adjust the quote to match.

Common uses

  • Commercial purchases and refinances
  • Lender requirements on commercial loans
  • Due diligence ahead of development

Who this service is for

  • Commercial Property Owners
  • Lenders
  • Title Companies
  • Attorneys and Developers

What you receive

  • PDF survey delivered by email
  • Signed hardcopies upon request
  • Trimmed DWG/CAD data upon request

How the process works

  1. Step 1 — Contact Us

    You or your title company contact us by quote request or phone with the property, the title commitment, and any Table A items your lender or attorney requires. We'll get back to you with a quote as soon as possible, listing the Table A items it covers.

  2. Step 2 — Review and Confirm

    We research deed records, plats, and the documents referenced in the title commitment to confirm scope, pricing, and timeline with you.

  3. Step 3 — Field Work Scheduled

    Our in-house field crew locates the boundary, improvements, utilities, and any Table A items in the field.

  4. Step 4 — Office Processing

    Our in-house drafting department prepares the drawing, which is reviewed and approved by a Registered Professional Land Surveyor.

  5. Step 5 — Delivery

    The survey is delivered by email as a PDF (signed hardcopies available upon request).

Frequently asked questions

What is Table A?

Table A is the list of optional survey items in the ALTA/NSPS standards, such as topography, building heights, parking counts, and utility locations. Our quote lists the items that cover a standard title survey; lenders and attorneys often specify additional items, and we adjust the quote for the time they require.

How long does an ALTA survey take?

Longer than a residential title survey because of the additional research, field work, and Table A items. Our quotes team evaluates each request and confirms a timeline before work begins.

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Sources

  1. 1. 2026 ALTA/NSPS Minimum Standard Detail Requirements. The standard itself (version 11.13.2025), including the Table A optional items. Effective 23 February 2026; as of that date it supersedes all previous versions. Accessed .
  2. 2. ALTA land survey standards overview. Where revisions to the standards are announced. Accessed .