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

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 Idaho 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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