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This site is intended to provide you with information on ALTA Surveying in Denver. If you’re looking for a Denver 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 Denver

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 Denver 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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What Is Construction Staking and Why Does It Matter?

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Subdivision Planning: Why Water Supply Affects Lot Approval 

Most people think land size and zoning decide how many lots they can create. That sounds right at first. Still, in Denver, water often makes the final call. Water supply has become a real limit for new development. Local agencies now look closer at how much water a new subdivision

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Boundary Survey for Fence Permits: Before You Build 

You’re ready to build a fence. You picked the design, talked to a contractor, and set a budget. Everything feels simple at first. Then the permit comes into play. At that point, many homeowners in Denver realize they don’t have clear information about their property lines. They may have a

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When Do You Need a Civil Engineer for a Drainage Report?

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How to Use Lidar Mapping Data to Evaluate Sloped Lots

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How Old Is Too Old for a Geotechnical Engineering Report?

You found an old report. It looks solid. It even shows your property. So you include it with your permit and expect things to move forward. Then the city pushes back. That catches a lot of people off guard. Most assume the report still holds up, but the ground doesn’t

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