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

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 Los Angeles 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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Wildfire burning near hillside homes showing why an ALTA Land Title Survey is essential for accurate property rebuilding after a fire.
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ALTA Land Title Survey: A Rebuild Essential After Fire

Days after the arrest linked to the deadly Pacific Palisades fire, Los Angeles is talking again about safety and rebuilding. Fires in hillside areas like the Palisades, Malibu, and Topanga leave behind more than ashes — they leave confusion over where one property ends and another begins. That’s where an

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Hillside home damaged by landslide showing need for a boundary survey to confirm property lines
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Why a Boundary Survey Matters After Landslides

When the Rancho Palos Verdes bluff collapsed last week, neighbors watched their backyards slide into the ocean. Streets closed, homes were yellow-tagged, and families wondered what this meant for their property. In moments like this, one tool becomes critical: the boundary survey. It’s the way homeowners can confirm where their

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Burned neighborhood after wildfire showing destroyed homes, highlighting the importance of a property survey for evacuation safety
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Property Survey for Wildfire Safety and Evacuation

When wildfires sweep across Los Angeles, every second matters. We’ve seen this truth again in the last few days, as reports surfaced about evacuation delays during recent LA County fires. Some families waited longer than expected for alerts, while others struggled to understand if their homes were even in the

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Licensed land surveyor conducting a topographic survey on a residential property lot before building an ADU
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ADU Permits: When a Topographic Survey Is Required

Adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is one of the smartest ways to boost property value. Families use them for rental income, in-law housing, or private offices. Yet many projects run into trouble at the permit counter. The missing piece is often a topographic survey. Without it, your site plan

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Homebuyers signing property documents with keys and house model during closing survey process
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Why Ordering a Closing Survey Early Saves Time

Buying property is already stressful enough—tight deadlines, competitive bidding, endless paperwork. The last thing you want is a last-minute roadblock that threatens your deal. One of the biggest hidden culprits? Delayed survey work. That’s why ordering a closing survey early is not just smart—it’s essential if you want your transaction

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Boundary line survey relevance shown with cracked sidewalk and traffic cones marking street damage
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Boundary Line Survey Lessons from Street Damage

When the ground shakes or the street outside your home gives way, you don’t just worry about repairs. You also start thinking about property lines. A boundary line survey might not sound urgent until a quake cracks your driveway or a sinkhole swallows the curb. Yet in Los Angeles, these

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