"Texas, often referred to as the Lone Star State, is a thriving hub for economic growth and innovation, making it an attractive destination for commercial real estate investment." - Chris Evans

Protect Your Investment: Why Land Surveys Are a Must for Commercial Real Estate in Texas

Don’t Risk Your Deal on Unverified Land

In Texas commercial real estate, the stakes are high—and so is the risk. Whether you're purchasing raw land for development, expanding an industrial site, or closing on a retail pad site in Houston, there’s one tool that can protect your investment before the first dollar changes hands: a professional land survey.

At South Texas Surveying, we help commercial developers, title companies, and investors across Houston and surrounding regions make smarter, safer decisions with surveys designed to uncover the facts—before they become problems.

Top Reasons Every Commercial Buyer Needs a Survey

✅ 1. Avoid Boundary Disputes

A boundary survey confirms the exact limits of your property. It prevents costly legal battles, missed setbacks, and awkward run-ins with neighboring property owners.

✅ 2. Expose Easements & Encroachments

Does a utility company have access through your site? Is your future building overlapping a neighbor’s fence? A survey will uncover it before it delays your project or derails financing.

✅ 3. Support Due Diligence & Title Clearance

Title companies and lenders often require ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys to close. These detailed surveys provide the information needed to secure financing and finalize transactions.

✅ 4. Plan for Drainage, Grading & Permits

A topographic survey gives you vital elevation data that informs drainage design, floodplain mitigation, and compliance with local building codes.

Where Surveys Matter Most

We regularly provide commercial land surveys in:

• Houston Metro – from Midtown to the Energy Corridor

• Baytown & Pasadena – heavy industrial and chemical plant zones

• Katy & Richmond – high-growth suburban retail areas

• Spring, The Woodlands & Tomball – for office parks and medical developments

• Conroe & Montgomery County – a growing destination for commercial investors

Real-World Impact: Saving a Deal with the Right Survey

A client planning to purchase a 3-acre site in East Houston hired South Texas Surveying for an ALTA survey. We discovered a drainage easement running through the center of the site—one that was not disclosed in the initial listing. With our help, the buyer renegotiated the price, rerouted their design, and saved over $80,000 in future construction changes.

Survey Types We Recommend for Commercial Projects

• ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys – for closings, lenders, and title review

• Topographic Surveys – for site development, drainage, and grading

• Boundary Surveys – for legal clarity before construction

• Platting & Replatting – for subdividing or combining parcels to meet local code

Why South Texas Surveying?

• ⏱ Fast turnaround to meet closing deadlines

• 📍 Deep knowledge of city and county requirements

• 🤝 Trusted by title companies, engineers, and builders

• 📐 Precise, professional surveys designed for action—not just documentation

Closing Thought:
Before you build, borrow, or buy—survey. It’s the smartest move a commercial investor can make. At South Texas Surveying, we deliver clarity you can build on.