If you’ve recently received a notice or seen survey crews working near your property, you may be wondering what exactly is taking place. Boundary surveys are a routine and essential part of maintaining accurate property records. While they may bring surveyors into your neighborhood or even onto your land, they serve an important purpose for property owners, developers, and entire communities.

If you are buying, selling, or developing property, deadlines can get tight. Along the way, you will need an ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey. However, with shifting deadlines, many are often left asking “Can I get an ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey right away?” The surprising answer is no.

If you’ve ever reviewed a professional land survey plat or report, you may have seen notes or callouts labeled “Areas of Concern.” That comes as a shock to some clients, especially those who are unfamiliar with the land surveying process. But we want to define what an “area of concern” is and what this term means for your survey that might impact the development project.

Subdividing land involves understanding local rules and using the right tools to ensure everything is done right. One especially crucial tool for dividing a large parcel into smaller lots here is the Land Survey Plat (LSP). This official survey map captures the precise boundaries of your property. It also helps make sure any new lots you create meet Colorado’s legal requirements without unnecessary red tape.