For most surveys, we'll need your property address, legal description, and any existing survey documents or deeds. For boundary surveys, we'll also need information about any known property line disputes or encroachments. For construction surveys, we'll need engineering plans and specifications. We'll guide you through the specific requirements during our initial consultation.

While not always legally required, a survey is highly recommended for property purchases. It identifies property boundaries, easements, encroachments, and potential issues that could affect your ownership rights. For commercial properties, ALTA/NSPS surveys are often required by lenders and title companies. A survey provides peace of mind and protects your investment.

A boundary survey focuses on determining and marking property lines, corners, and easements. A topographic survey maps the physical features of the land including contours, elevations, trees, buildings, and drainage patterns. Topographic surveys are essential for engineering design and construction planning, while boundary surveys are primarily for legal and ownership purposes.

FEMA elevation certificates are required when purchasing flood insurance for properties in flood zones, when applying for building permits in flood-prone areas, or when contesting flood zone designations. They provide official documentation of your building's elevation relative to the base flood elevation, which determines insurance rates and building requirements.

We proudly serve Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Ohio. Our service area extends from Pittsburgh to Wheeling to Hagerstown, covering Southwest Pennsylvania and surrounding regions. We're licensed in multiple states and have extensive experience working across varied terrain and regulatory environments in the region.