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Nothing is more important than the protection of your property rights!

Working with an accurate and informative land survey is fundamental to any land acquisition or development. Often required by lending institutions for property transaction purposes and local governments for regulatory approval, a current certified land survey may also be critical for identifying risks & development potential.

With 20+ years of experience in providing land surveying, right-of-way procurement & creative outsourcing services for clients in residential, commercial, municipal, & energy communities, we can bring clear communication, attention to detail & quality results to your team and provide consistent service for the life of your project.

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Which Survey is Right for Me?

Experienced real estate professionals & landowners understand that an up-to-date land survey is one of the first and most useful items to procure in advance of property development. When the time comes to determine which type of land survey is best for a particular situation, in general there are three types of pre-construction surveys for consideration: Boundary, Topographic & ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys.

Prior to performing any field related measurements, preliminary research is performed to compile documents & information pertaining to the history of your land. These may include, but are not limited to the deed &/or title to the property, previous surveys, and matters of public record such as subdivision plats, easements and certified land survey corner records.

Typically based upon the property descriptions, title certificates, and/or deeds from public records, boundary surveys define or reestablish parcel lines, corners, and easements, if any, pertaining to the subject property. Significant site features and permanent improvements are typically located and shown.
Boundary surveys should be performed prior to any development, regardless of size, and are often used for parcel transactions, concept planning, and dispute resolution purposes.

These are comprehensive surveys that are crucial for various applications in the planning & design stages of a project. The objective is to create a detailed, three-dimensional representation of existing conditions on a parcel of land to include natural features, man-made improvements, and contour lines to help identify changes in elevations, visualize slope, and predict drainage patterns across the subject property.
The survey may also show locations of observable utility features such as utility poles, manhole covers and hydrants. Locations of underground utilities such as telephone, cable, gas & electrical lines may be shown in an approximate way as flagged or marked by others.
Topographic surveys allow engineers and architects to consider the terrain & existing features of a site to design subsequent improvements effectively. They should be performed prior to designing buildings, roads, landscape structures or drainage systems.

An ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey, often called an ALTA Survey, is a comprehensive survey which adheres to standards set forth by the American Land Title Association (ALTA) and the National Society of Professional Land Surveyors (NSPS).
In short, the purpose of this detailed land parcel map is to help Buyers, Sellers, Attorneys, Lenders and Developers conduct an in-depth review of a property’s physical characteristics and potential risks before completing a purchase.
It typically includes the surveyor’s findings of the property boundaries, observed easements and exceptions to coverage in a title commitment, and observable utilities, improvements & public access serving the subject property. Optional Table A items can be included to customize the survey for specific due diligence needs.

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Phone
952.222.7714

estimator@bearingtreesurvey.com

Location
545 2nd Street, Ste. 151
Excelsior, MN 55331

Hours
Monday–Friday
8am - 5pm