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

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 Colorado 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)
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Why ALTA Surveys Matter for Major Developments

Earlier this month, people all over southern Colorado were talking about one thing — the plan to build a Buc-ee’s in Palmer Lake. Some people were excited about the famous travel stop coming to town. Others were worried about traffic, noise, and how much the area would change. But for

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Property Line Surveys and Annexation Disputes

If you’ve been on Reddit or following local headlines lately, you’ve probably seen the debate over the proposed Buc-ee’s in Palmer Lake. The project has stirred up heated arguments about water, traffic, and even an 80-foot sign. Yet behind all the noise lies a less flashy but very important tool:

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Construction Staking Survey Insights Amid Permit Freezes

When news broke that Colorado Springs issued zero apartment permits in July and August 2025, many people focused on what it meant for renters and developers. But there’s another side to the story—how this sudden pause affects the survey crews who set projects in motion. A construction staking survey is

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Drone Surveying Challenges During Geomagnetic Storms

Drone surveying has become one of the most powerful tools for engineers, builders, and developers. Crews rely on drones every day to map subdivisions, check construction sites, and capture accurate ground data in a fraction of the time it used to take. But this week, many teams saw something unusual:

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How Space Command Move Could Impact Property Survey Needs

Big changes are coming, and they might hit closer to home than you think—literally. With the recent news that the U.S. Space Command could be relocated, many residents and developers are asking what this means for the city. One group watching closely? Land surveyors. Because when the future of a

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Boundary Survey Challenges Spark Annexation Debate

When people hear about a boundary survey, they usually think of small property lines or fences. But what happens when a boundary survey covers nearly 2,000 acres? That’s exactly what’s happening near Schriever Space Force Base, where a huge project called the Karman Line Annexation is stirring up debate in

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