"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

Buy Dirt, Not Headaches: Why Smart Developers Start with a Commercial Land Survey

You Can’t Build Dreams on Uncharted Ground

Let’s be real—Texas commercial real estate moves fast. Whether you're flipping a warehouse in East Houston, breaking ground on a retail center in Katy, or lining up investors for a mixed-use project in The Woodlands, the last thing you need is a boundary dispute or drainage surprise killing your momentum.

That’s where we come in.

At South Texas Surveying, we help Texas developers cut through the unknown. We don’t just draw lines—we give you clarity, leverage, and the confidence to move fast without second-guessing what’s under your feet.

What You Don’t Know Will Cost You

Buying land without a survey is like signing a contract without reading it. Here’s what can (and does) go wrong:

• A power easement slashes your buildable space in half

• A 2-foot encroachment turns into a six-month legal battle

• A hidden floodplain jacks up your construction budget

• Title problems show up at closing and tank the deal

A good survey stops the bleeding before it starts.

The Core Surveys We Deliver (With Speed and Style)

🔎 ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey

The investor’s best friend. Maps easements, encroachments, improvements, and access—so lenders and title companies get on board fast.

⛰️ Topographic Survey

Not just elevation lines—this is the backbone of drainage planning, grading, and knowing how much you’ll actually spend leveling your site.

📐 Boundary Survey

Who owns what, where it begins, and where it ends. No drama, no gray areas—just clean legal clarity.

🧾 Platting & Replatting

Combining lots, slicing up parcels, or making your property legally build-ready—we handle all the paperwork and city coordination.

Where the Action Is

We’ve got boots on the ground across:

• Houston – from EaDo to Energy Corridor

• Baytown – industrial sprawl? No problem

• Pasadena & South Houston – fast turnaround for permit deadlines

• Conroe, Spring & The Woodlands – where the suburbs turn serious

• Katy, Fulshear & Sugar Land – growth corridors galore

Case in Point: A Clean Survey, a Smoother Deal

One of our clients was under contract on 7 acres in Rosenberg. Our ALTA survey flagged a previously undisclosed easement running right through where they planned to pour the foundation. We helped them renegotiate the purchase price and reroute the design—saving $120K in redesign and legal costs.

Why Developers Choose South Texas Surveying

• ✅ No-nonsense communication

• ✅ Fast turnaround that hits lender deadlines

• ✅ Surveys that hold up in court, in closings, and on the job site

• ✅ Deep experience in commercial development across Texas

• ✅ We work well with your GC, your engineer, your title company—and your pace

In commercial real estate, speed wins—but only if you’re accurate. If you're not sure what’s under the surface, don’t guess—survey it. At South Texas Surveying, we bring the precision, speed, and grit that serious developers need to move fast and build right.