How Solar Storms Affect an ALTA Survey

Surveyor using GPS equipment under aurora lights during a solar storm, showing how space weather can affect an ALTA land title survey

If you’ve ever ordered an ALTA survey, you already know accuracy is everything. Lenders, title companies, and attorneys expect survey results to be spot-on. Even a few inches off can create confusion about boundaries, easements, or improvements. Most of the time, surveyors depend on advanced GPS tools to get that precision. But here’s the catch: […]

ALTA Title Survey Challenges: Drones, Scope & Pins

Surveyor using a total station while reviewing field notes for an ALTA title survey on a commercial site

If you’ve ever ordered an ALTA title survey, you know it’s not just a simple property map. It’s the most detailed survey in the industry, combining boundaries, easements, improvements, and title records into one report. Lenders, attorneys, and buyers all rely on it to make million-dollar decisions. Because the standards are strict, surveyors face real […]

Do You Really Need an ALTA Survey? Here’s When It’s a Must

If you’re buying, developing, or refinancing commercial property, you might hear someone ask, “Do you have an ALTA Survey?” And if you’re like many property owners, you may be wondering—do I really need one? The short answer: yes—if you want to avoid surprises later. An ALTA Survey isn’t just a fancy map. It’s a detailed, […]