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.

Every accurate boundary in Colorado begins with one thing: a reliable monument.  These survey markers anchor our property lines, guide development, and preserve the integrity of public land records. Whether set decades ago or freshly established, the importance of properly recording and maintaining these monuments is often overlooked.

Colorado Springs and the greater Front Range are experiencing a surge of growth, with new subdivisions, infill developments, and property improvements reshaping neighborhoods from Monument to Fountain. One document that’s becoming more essential than ever is the Improvement Location Certificate (ILC).

It goes without saying: The process of land surveying in commercial real estate transactions and development is an intricate and...