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Two of the most common types are boundary surveys and ALTA/NSPS surveys — but they serve very different purposes.

Survey staking involves placing physical markers (typically wooden stakes) in the ground to represent the planned features of a proposed construction project.

Boundary surveys and stake surveys are two of the most common survey types, and while the premise may be simple, the work behind them is anything but.

Learn when and how to combine or divide land lots, including key steps like hiring a surveyor and ensuring legal compliance.

What is a boundary survey, and when do you need one? We discuss how these surveys work, their potential costs, their benefits, and more.

What is a land survey, and how long is it good for? We answer when to get a survey, how long it’s valid, and more with Los Angeles’ top land surveyors.