ALTA /ACSM Land Title Survey:

An ALTA survey is a boundary survey prepared to a set of minimum standards that have been jointly prepared and adopted by ALTA and ACSM. Additionally, an ALTA survey shows improvements, easements, rights-of-way, and other elements impacting the ownership of land. An ALTA Survey is often prepared for commercial properties, as it will provide the title company with the information required to insure the title to the land. In addition to the minimum standards set forth, a table of optional elements is included in the ALTA/ACSM standards. A careful review of the elements from the optional "Table A" is helpful in delineating a clear scope of the land surveyor's services.

Topographical Land Survey:

A survey which has for its major purposes the determination of the configuration (relief) of the surface of the earth (ground) and the location of natural and artificial objects thereon.

Boundary Survey:

A survey made to establish or to re-establish a boundary line on the ground or to obtain data for constructing a map or plat showing a boundary line.

Land Development Services:

Land development refers to alternating the landscape from a natural or semi-natural state for a purpose such as commercial, residential or municipal use.