For the purposes of issuance of title or for insurance on a proposed mortgage, a land survey showing the location data is indispensable. Most institutions will accept nothing less than a map made to American Land Title Association (ALTA) specs. Expert, qualified and professionally certified as well as accredited surveyors prepare ALTA maps. These maps show the boundary lines of the property in question, location of buildings on it if any, easement details with access rights to services and utility companies. By regulations, ALTA surveys have to be very detailed and specific. They can take weeks to prepare and as such, surveyors usually charge a high price.

If need arises then it is best to search for professionals with an online presence to carry out ALTA surveys perfectly and at the best rate in South Florida. Only professionally qualified, certified and accredited surveyors can guarantee that the land survey conforms to ALTA/ACSML and Title Survey requirements of the ALTA, National Society of Professional Surveyors, American Congress on Surveying and Mapping.

If you are located in South Florida and need such a complex survey then make sure to check professional accreditations of a surveyor before assigning him the work. A qualified and experienced surveyor will usually have done PLATS, detailed land developments covering layouts for lots, streets, water and utilities to the extent of providing for GPS and other advanced facilities. Such a surveyor would need to have close ties with engineers, project managers and officials of the owner or builder or buyer to coordinate all involved aspects of the survey successfully and to his client’s satisfaction. A competent surveyor will be able to suggest improvements before or after construction based on his survey of the existing plot.

Make sure the surveyor you plan to assign work to in any area of South Florida has a policy of adhering to Florida Statutes and Minimum Technical Standards. He should have qualified and certified professionals in his team and the requisite surveying and mapping instruments at his disposal. You could get word of mouth references or find out from online reviews.

Since ALTA survey is a complex job, expect to pay a considerable amount as a fee but by searching for the right and affordable surveyor, the time you spend online will be suitably rewarded by showing up results of surveyors who charge right and do the job professionally in South Florida.