Land survey for large parcels of land for development purposes such a residential subdivision or commercial complex.

Proposed conditions, construction siteplan is required by municipalities in order to receive a building permit.

An elevation certificate is a document that lists a building’s location, elevations, flood zone according to FEMA and is used to determine if the house is in the flood zone or not for building purposes and to determine flood insurance rates.

A recorded plat that shows residential or commercial complex, all the lots in the development. That is an official record that real estate attorneys use for closings.

Subdividing one piece of property into two pieces of property. Or combining multiple parcels into one, usually is done for development purposes.

Staking on the ground design points where the improvements such as house, driveway, road will be built.

Measurements of the improvements when construction is done. Usually is required by municipality, permit office and lenders.

ALTA surveys are boundary surveys primarily for commercial properties created pursuant to a set of minimum standards adopted by the American Land Title Association.

When apartment complex is converted from single ownership into multiple ownerships, that developer can sell each individual apartment space as a condo.

Putting wooden stakes exactly on the property lines.

Is done when restaurants, liquor stores, bars apply for a liquor license. Distances are measured to the nearest Church, School, Residential home, Public Park, Etc.

A mortgage survey is often required when you purchase a property with a house on it or just a vacant lot. Lender wants to verify that the property they are lending money for matches the legal documents and is suitable as collateral for a loan.