Land Survey Drafting
ALTA Survey Drafting
Accurate ALTA/NSPS survey drafting services for commercial real estate, title insurance, land development, and property transactions.
Overview
What is an ALTA Survey?
An ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey gives lenders, title companies, attorneys, developers, and commercial buyers a single, clear picture of a property: its boundaries, its improvements, and anything that affects clean title. Arcengine drafts ALTA/NSPS surveys to the exact standards set by the American Land Title Association (ALTA) and the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS). Each drawing shows the boundary lines, easements, encroachments, rights-of-way, access points, building locations, zoning notes, flood zone information, and site improvements a deal depends on.
We draft from surveyor field data, CAD, and the current title commitment, so the finished plan matches what the records and the ground show. You get accurate, standards-compliant ALTA survey drawings your team can rely on for title insurance, due diligence, financing, and commercial property development.
At a glance
- StandardALTA / NSPS 2021 minimum standard
- Best forCommercial transactions
- Table AOptional items included
- DeliveryAutoCAD DWG · PDF
- Your roleYou stay surveyor of record
What we deliver
What's included in an ALTA drawing
Every ALTA/NSPS survey drawing we produce meets current standards and your project's title requirements, with each boundary, easement, and improvement plotted to support commercial transactions, due diligence, financing, and development.
Typical Total Station Survey Points
ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey Drafting
Encroachment Identification & Documentation
Building Location & Improvement Mapping
Flood Zone Classification Mapping (FEMA)
Utilities & Servitude Mapping
Table A Optional Items Mapping
Boundary & Property Line Verification
Coverage for Title Commitment
Parking, Driveways & Site Features Mapping
Showing Boundary Monuments
GIS & Geospatial Data Integration
Multi-parcel & Large Tract ALTA Mapping
Why it matters
Why is ALTA/NSPS survey drafting necessary?
ALTA/NSPS land title survey drafting maps the edges or centerlines of recorded easements, flags evidence of prescriptive or limitation rights, and documents visible site improvements.
It plots property boundaries from established control points, adjoining parcels, and rights-of-way, so lenders and buyers have a clear boundary picture for due diligence, title insurance, and commercial property transactions.
Plat: a scaled map of a subdivision or tract that shows how land is divided into blocks, lots, streets, and alleys.
Plat map: the recorded version of that drawing. Once filed, it sets the legal lot-and-block descriptions used to identify each parcel.
Title search: a review of public records that confirms ownership and surfaces any liens, easements, or claims against the property.
Setback line: the minimum distance from a property line or feature where building is not allowed, set by local zoning and building codes.
Right-of-way: a strip of land granted for access or infrastructure (roads, utilities, drainage, or pipelines) that crosses or borders the property.
Easement: the right to use part of someone else's land for a specific purpose, such as utility access or a shared driveway, without owning it.
Where it applies
Industries We Serve
Lenders & Title Companies
ALTA/NSPS surveys drafted to support underwriting, title insurance, and risk review.
Commercial Real Estate
Due-diligence drawings for acquisitions, dispositions, and refinancing of commercial property.
Developers & Investors
Drawings of boundaries, easements, and improvements for site assessment, development, and entitlements.
Attorneys & Closing Agents
Survey documentation prepared for closings, legal review, and title clearance.
Surveying Firms
ALTA/NSPS drafting support produced to the current standard and Table A items.
Civil Engineering
Boundary, easement, and improvement data prepared as a base for site design.
How it works
Our End-to-End Process
Data Collection & Review
We gather and review your inputs (deeds, title commitments, base drawings, point clouds, FEMA maps, zoning details, and prior surveys) to confirm scope and compliance needs.
Base Setup & Boundary Linework
We convert survey data into clean, layered 2D CAD linework and draw property boundaries, easements, rights-of-way, and control points to ALTA/NSPS standards.
Detailed Drafting & Annotation
We connect surveyed points and add utilities, improvements, bearings, dimensions, adjacent parcels, and full site annotation.
Quality Check & Final Delivery
We check every element for accuracy and ALTA/NSPS compliance, then deliver the final drawing and fold in any revisions.
Why Arcengine
Why Choose Us
Established Industry Reputation
Large and small firms alike benefit from our drafting skills, survey knowledge, and professional experience.
Professional Collaboration
We work closely with surveyors, title companies, and engineers for smooth coordination and project clarity.
Commitment to Excellence
Our quality drafting helps clients make real estate and development decisions with confidence.
Trusted Industry Presence
Our expertise supports surveyors, engineers, and real estate professionals with dependable ALTA/NSPS drafting services.
Experienced Technical Team
A skilled team focused on accurate data interpretation, detailed linework, and precise survey documentation.
Quick Turnaround Time
Prompt, efficient drafting reduces delays, improves productivity, and keeps our clients' ALTA/NSPS work on schedule.
Accurate & Output-Focused
We prioritize exact boundary plotting, easement mapping, and site feature detailing for reliable results.
Strong Quality Control
Every project undergoes strict checks for compliance with ALTA/NSPS standards and client specifications.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Lenders, title companies, attorneys, developers, and commercial property buyers typically require ALTA surveys for due diligence and title verification.
It includes property boundaries, easements, encroachments, rights-of-way, building locations, access points, utilities, flood zones, and other site improvements.
We work to the latest ALTA/NSPS standards, use organized CAD layers, and run strict quality checks so survey drawings are accurate and compliant.
Inputs typically include deeds, title commitments, base survey data, point clouds, FEMA maps, zoning details, previous surveys, and site photographs.
Turnaround time depends on project size and complexity, but our workflow is set up for timely delivery.
Yes, we can manage single-site jobs as well as large multi-parcel ALTA survey drafting projects.
Yes, we incorporate client feedback and title changes to deliver updated and accurate final drawings.
Outsourcing to Arcengine saves time and cost, and you get expert-level accuracy, compliance, and fast turnaround.
Get in touch
ALTA/NSPS drafting, ready to submit
Send us your deeds, title commitment, and field data. We'll return accurate, standards-compliant ALTA drawings in AutoCAD DWG and PDF, with you as surveyor of record.