Residential land surveys are typically performed to determine a subject property's boundaries, shape and area to provide a scaled map of site features, easements or public rights-of-way. They are crucial when buying or selling a home, resolving boundary disputes, and for permitting applications for fences and other improvements.

Commercial property surveys or ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, provide a comprehensive view of a property’s boundaries, physical features, easements, utilities and potential risks. Thoroughly reviews and addresses title issues and exceptions listed in a tile commitment or report. Often used to help ensure compliance, measure due diligence and promote informed decision-making during transaction and development process.

Civil & municipal engineers use survey data for all phases of their projects, from initial feasibility studies & concept design through construction and long-term asset management. This data often includes topographic details, boundary information and existing utilities to create the foundation needed to begin planning any project.

In addition, land survey based data help engineers identify potential limitations or risks in a project and is critical for infrastructure development and maintenance within a community. Post construction as-built surveys memorialize design changes and allow for accurate display of GIS information.

A right-of-way (R.O.W.) is a specific type of easement which grants a limited legal right of passage over or through a portion of another person’s land for a defined purpose. Examples of common rights-of-way include roads, sidewalks, pipeline &/or transmission corridors. Private right-of-way agreements may be granted to specific individuals or properties for access, such as a shared driveway to a landlocked parcel.

Land rights essentially define ownership & grant comprehensive control over the use, lease or sale of the property, subject to local laws & regulations. The landowner typically retains the title & other rights to the land after granting right-of-way.