Commercial

ATLA / NSPS Land Title Survey

An ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey is a detailed survey performed in conformance with standards set forth by the American Land Title Association and the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping. They are often required for real estate transactions involving high value properties. The standard specifies accuracy and what is to be included in the survey. The “Optional Table A Requirements” is a list of optional items the client may want to include in the survey. The client provides a title report which identifies matters of record which affect title to the property. These matters are listed as “Schedule B Exceptions” within the “Commitment for Title Insurance” issued by a title company. We will review the commitment and provide an opinion on the face of the survey as to how the exceptions and other matters affect the property then we certify that the survey was performed in conformance with the standard.

Boundary Survey

Boundary Surveys are undertaken to determine the location of property lines and the actual physical extent of property ownership, typically witnessed by monuments or markers. We perform courthouse research to obtain deeds for the subject and adjoining properties which represent ownership, easements and other interests. We then perform fieldwork to locate property monuments such as iron pins, blazes in trees, piled stone corners or other types of monuments and also note encroachments and other occupations of the property which may affect ownership. A map or plat, which represents the completed survey, is then drawn from the data showing all property lines, dimensions, measurements and including any visible property improvements, such as buildings, driveways, roads & fences.

Topographic Survey

A Topographic Survey determines the positions of natural and man-made features and configuration of the terrain on a particular piece of land. The elevations of the measured points are represented as contours and spot elevations on a drawing. The finished drawing shows the location of all visible improvements such as roads, driveways, buildings, walls, fences and sidewalks. The survey also shows any above ground evidence of utilities such as manholes, valves and fire hydrants. The inverts of all sanitary sewer and storm drainage structures are also measured and shown on the survey. The scope of survey can be broadened to include a more intensive Utility Survey. Trees are generally not located unless a Tree Survey is specified by the client.

As-Built and Record Surveys

Subdivision & Platting

An As-built or Record Survey is the location and measurement of improvements as constructed. They are often required by lenders or authorities to confirm that new construction conforms substantially to the design or construction drawings and specifications.

Subdivisions and platting are when an existing parcel is subdivided into smaller lots or multiple tracts and also when multiple parcels are combined into a larger tract. The process varies with jurisdiction and involves a process of reviews, hearings and approvals by the local planning departments and recording at County Register of Deeds.

Construction Staking

Construction Staking is the process of interpreting an engineer’s or architect’s design drawings and locating or laying out the proposed improvements on the ground with stakes for contractors to use for subsequent construction. We lay out buildings, walls, curb, roads, utilities and any other proposed structure whose location or elevation is critical.

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Residential

Buying or selling? Why survey?

If you are buying or selling property, a survey will:

Define exactly what is being bought and/or sold
Show the location of all improvements (such as buildings, fences, drives, etc.)
Determine whether the legal deeds reflect the actual property. We can update the deed as necessary, which will preserve your property rights into the future
Provide physical markings of the described property corners & along property lines, if desired
Locate any easements that may impact the property
Identify any encroachments by adjoining property owners
Determine if property is impacted by floodplain
Be necessary prior to potentially subdividing property
Assure proper location of new construction

Boundary, Topographic & Tree Location Surveys may be required for Plot Plans/Site Plans, as required by Local Governments for property improvements such as new construction or additions. CMP is familiar with the local city and county requirements with regard to

Plot Plan/Site Plan requirements.

Residential Lot/Property Survey

A Lot Survey is a type of survey which depicts or notes the position of boundaries with respect to:

locations of all boundary monumentation found or set
apparent improvements and features, including as a minimum: dwellings, barns, garages, sheds, driveways, roadways, surface utilities, visible bodies of water and swimming pools
record easements and visible evidence of the use thereof
record and apparent means of ingress and egress
lines of occupation, including as a minimum: fences, walls, hedges and yards
deed restrictions pertaining to the location of buildings or other apparent improvements
unresolved conflicts with record deed descriptions and maps
all apparent boundary encroachments

We perform courthouse research to obtain deeds for the subject and adjoining properties which represent ownership, easements and other interests. We then perform fieldwork to locate property monuments such as iron pins, blazes in trees, piled stone corners or other types of monuments. We also note encroachments and other occupations of the property which may affect ownership. A map or plat, which represents the completed survey, is then drawn from the data showing all property lines, dimensions and measurements.

Plot Plan/Site Plan

A plot plan is an architectural drawing that shows all the major features and structures on a piece of property. The information on a plot plan will generally include the following:

Proposed Location of all buildings
Porches
Driveways
Decks
Sheds
Swimming pools
Landscaping features
Recorded Boundaries of the property
Impervious surface areas

Plot plans are typically required with all permit and zoning applications submitted to local permitting agencies. They may be used during zoning reviews or as part of the construction permit review process to help ensure there are no conflicts with building codes before a permit is issued. Plot plans are also used to help plan landscaping and hardscaping designs.

Municipalities that we commonly prepare plot plan/site plans for

City of Raleigh
Town of Wake Forest
Wake County
Franklin County
Granville County
Town of Cary
Morrisville
Orange County
Knightdale

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