ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys in Maryland
The Gold Standard of Property Due Diligence
An ALTA/NSPS Survey is a highly detailed land survey designed to meet the stringent national standards of the American Land Title Association and the National Society of Professional Surveyors.
This comprehensive survey is the industry benchmark for commercial real estate transactions.
Unlike a standard boundary survey, it follows a specific set of universal criteria to ensure that title companies, lenders, and buyers have a standardized, highly accurate data set to mitigate risk.
Purpose
The primary purpose of an ALTA/NSPS Survey is to provide a comprehensive legal record of a property’s boundaries, improvements, and potential liabilities.
By adhering to national standards, these surveys help prevent costly title disputes and ensure that all stakeholders have a transparent view of the land’s physical and legal characteristics.
Haller, Blanchard & Associates (HBA) performs these surveys using licensed professional surveyors who possess the technical expertise required to navigate Maryland’s unique land records and terrain.
Our team ensures that every plat meets the exact specifications requested by your lender or title insurer.
During the process, we perform an exhaustive review of the property’s legal description and title commitment.
We search for all recorded documents, including deeds and easements, that could impact the property’s use or value.
HBA then conducts precise field measurements using advanced GPS technology, robotic total stations, and specialized surveying tools to verify physical site features.
The ALTA/NSPS Survey Plat and Report
Once the fieldwork and analysis are complete, our surveyors produce a detailed ALTA/NSPS Survey map.
This plat documents property lines and critical details such as existing structures, utilities, access points, and—most importantly—any discovered easements or encroachments.
This final report is an essential tool for property owners, real estate attorneys, and lenders.
It is often a mandatory requirement for securing title insurance or financing for commercial developments, multi-family housing, or high-value industrial acquisitions.
ALTA/NSPS Surveys are vital because they reveal “unrecorded” risks. Without a professional survey, it is nearly impossible to identify where a property’s legal rights might be compromised.
This clarity prevents neighbor disputes regarding structure placement or land use before they escalate into litigation.
Our surveys are specifically used to identify encroachments and easements. An encroachment occurs when a physical feature, such as a building or fence, crosses a property line.
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An easement is a legal right for a third party—like a utility company—to use a portion of the land.
Identifying these is critical because they directly impact property value. An encroachment may require expensive remediation or legal settlements, while an easement may restrict where you can build or develop.
Beyond Risk Mitigation
An ALTA/NSPS Survey provides peace of mind. Knowing your exact boundaries allows you to make confident decisions regarding development, expansion, and long-term investment.
At Haller, Blanchard & Associates, we provide the clarity you need to protect your assets.
Whether you are closing on a new acquisition or resolving a boundary concern, HBA is your trusted partner for precision surveying in Maryland.stment.