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

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 Maine 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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Lidar Mapping Helps You Catch Drainage Issues Early

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How an ALTA Land Title Survey Protects Your Property Purchase

Buying property should feel like a win. But for many buyers, problems don’t show up until after the deal is done. This is where an ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey becomes more than just a formality—it becomes protection. In recent online discussions, many homeowners shared frustration about issues they discovered too

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How a Topographic Survey Helps Avoid Rebuild Delays

Recent waves along the coast of York left many property owners dealing with more than just cleanup. At first, the damage looked manageable. A few repairs, maybe some grading, and things should go back to normal. However, that is not how it often plays out. Many rebuild projects slow down,

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How to Read an Elevation Survey Before You Buy or Build

Buying or building near the coast in York, Maine feels exciting. However, one document often causes confusion right away—the elevation survey. You might receive it during closing. Or you might need it before you start building. Either way, it can look like a page full of numbers and labels that

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Floodplain Changes Boost Flood Elevation Certificate Demand

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