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This site is intended to provide you with information on ALTA Surveying in Massachusetts. If you’re looking for a Massachusetts Land Surveyor, you’ve come to the right place. If you’d rather talk to someone about your land surveying needs, please call our toll-free number at (888) 808-9783 today. For more information, please continue to read.

ALTA Survey Massachusetts

Land Surveyors are professionals who make precise measurements to determine the size and boundaries of a piece of real estate.  While this is a simplistic definition, boundary surveying is one of the most common types of surveying related to home and land owners. If you fall into the following categories, please click on the appropriate link for more information on that subject:

ALTA Survey Massachusetts services:

    1. I need to know where my property corners or property lines are. (Boundary Survey)
    2. I have a loan closing or re-finance coming up on my commercial property. (ALTA Survey)
    3. I need a map of my property with contour lines to show elevation differences for my architect or engineer. (Topo Survey – ALTA Survey plus Table A Item 5.)
    4. I’ve just been told I’m in a flood zone or I’ve been told I need an elevation certificate in order to obtain flood insurance or prove I don’t need it. (Flood Survey)
    5. I’m purchasing a lot/property for a commercial use. (ALTA Survey – Item 5 and/or Item 11b may also need to be discussed.)
    6. I’m purchasing a larger tract of land, acreage, that hasn’t been subdivided in the past. (Boundary Survey)
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Storm Damage? Get an ALTA Title Survey Before You Claim

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When Stakes Go Missing: Construction Staking Survey Tips

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Protect Your Property With an Elevation Survey Post-Storm

Boston’s coastline is no stranger to storms. Just last week, Hurricane Humberto stayed offshore, but its swell still hit Massachusetts with force. The National Weather Service issued warnings of high surf, rip currents, and dangerous conditions in Mass Bay and Cape Cod Bay. For many, it looked like just another

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Property Survey After Storms: Protect Against Disputes

Massachusetts weather can surprise even longtime residents. Just this past week, the National Weather Service confirmed five tornadoes in MetroWest towns like Paxton, Holden, Berlin, and Stow. For many homeowners, the damage went far beyond downed trees and missing shingles. Uprooted roots tore through fences, stone walls shifted, and survey

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Drone Land Surveying vs. iPhone 17 Pro Scans

Boston’s rowhouses are full of charm, but they also bring big headaches when it comes to measurements and planning. Narrow alleys, basement corners, and shared walls make every inch matter. That’s why drone land surveying has become such a useful tool for engineers, architects, and homeowners here. But with the

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Flood Elevation Survey Demand Rises After Major Storms

Boston has always been a city shaped by water. From the Charles River to Boston Harbor, the landscape blends old neighborhoods with low-lying land. After the severe storms that swept through Massachusetts in early September—including a tornado in central Massachusetts and heavy rainfall across the city—many homeowners and lenders are

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