Learn more about the various types of land surveys in Ohio, and find out which survey type is required in various circumstances.
What Type of Land Survey Do I Need?
Mortgage Location Survey
- Ordered by Title Company/Lender
- When transferring residential or commercial property
- Provides assurance to the title company that what is transferring in the deed is what is transferring in reality
ALTA Survey
- Ordered by Title Company/Lender/Attorney
- When transferring property, typically large commercial real estate transactions
- Similar to commercial MLS, but much higher accuracy and more detailed information provided
Boundary Survey
- Ordered by Property Owner
- To determine property lines
- Required prior to the construction of property improvements to ensure proper placement/avoid encroachments
Topographic Survey
- Ordered by Property Owner
- Establishes land elevations prior to improvements to property
- Generally requested by the Architect or Engineer for design
With 50 years experience in surveying in all 88 counties of Ohio, McSteen Land Surveyors is a leader in the industry. Contact us or order a survey and let our team of survey professionals take on your surveying needs.
RELATED CONTENT
Five Myths of Land Surveying
Why Your Title Company Wants You To Get a Mortgage Location Survey
Celebrating 50 Years of McSteen