Welcome to ALTA Survey Minnesota

Your Final Stop for Your ALTA Survey Needs!                              Contact us today for a free quote!

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

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 Minnesota 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)
author avatar
Surveyor

More Posts

Flooded residential street with a high water sign, showing why homeowners may need an elevation certificate to understand their property’s risk
flood damage
Surveyor

Flood Alerts Raise Demand for an Elevation Certificate

Minnesota has seen a wave of new flood-risk alerts this season, and many homeowners now want an elevation certificate to understand their true risk. The weather has shifted fast. Storms hit harder, rain falls quicker, and certain neighborhoods notice water pooling in places that never had problems before. Because of

Read More »
Aerial drone view of dense forest and land development showing how lidar mapping reveals terrain beneath tree canopy
land surveying
Surveyor

How the Lost 40 Story Shows Why LIDAR Mapping Matters

Most people in Minnesota know about the Lost 40, but not everyone knows why that forest survived. The story connects directly to how land was surveyed more than a century ago—and how lidar mapping now prevents those kinds of mistakes. When you see how one error shaped an entire piece

Read More »
A land surveyor using a theodolite to perform a boundary line survey on a snowy field before the ground freezes
boundary surveying
Surveyor

Before the Ground Freezes: Get Your Boundary Line Survey

When Minneapolis gets its first real freeze of the season, most people start thinking about snow tires, ice melt, and keeping the heat running. But if you own property or plan to build soon, there’s one thing that should also be on your mind — a boundary line survey. That

Read More »
Licensed land surveyor using a total station at a construction site, symbolizing the shift from traditional fieldwork to digital surveying
land surveyor
Surveyor

Licensed Land Surveyor Shift: From Stakes to Screens

For decades, the role of a licensed land surveyor in the Twin Cities has been grounded—literally—in the field. Tripods, total stations, and long days marking boundaries were the norm. But lately, surveyors across Minneapolis and St. Paul are noticing a shift. With more builders using layout crews and drone data,

Read More »
Land surveyor setting up a total station to verify property boundaries for an ALTA Land Title Survey before construction
alta survey
Surveyor

Why Every Builder Should Budget for an ALTA Land Title Survey

If you’ve driven through downtown Minneapolis lately, you’ve probably heard the news — Hennepin Avenue is finally reopening after years of construction. The city’s most talked-about road is back with new bike lanes, sidewalks, and better drainage. But before the celebration, there was a lot of quiet work that nobody

Read More »
Engineer reviewing documents and maps on site before a property line survey
boundary surveying
Surveyor

Build the Perfect Property Line Survey Package

When you’re getting ready for a property line survey, it’s easy to think the hard part starts when the crew arrives. In reality, a smooth and accurate survey begins long before anyone sets foot on your property. The more prepared you are with records, maps, and documents, the faster your

Read More »