Reduce Legal Risk with Commercial Land Surveys | South Texas Surveying
"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
Reduce Risk Before You Build: How Commercial Land Surveys Protect You from Legal Liability
Protect Your Project, Not Just Your Property
Every commercial real estate project comes with risk. But what many property owners, developers, and even experienced investors underestimate is how much of that risk can be avoided before construction even begins—with the right land survey.
At South Texas Surveying, we help commercial clients across Houston, Conroe, Pasadena, and beyond uncover potential legal, structural, and title-related liabilities before they become expensive mistakes.
Where Liability Hides — Until It’s Too Late
Commercial land can come with hidden dangers, such as:
Building within a utility or drainage easement
Encroaching onto adjacent lots or public land
Failing to meet local setback or zoning requirements
Overlooking floodplain data that voids insurance
Title issues discovered only during closing
These mistakes can lead to lawsuits, permit rejections, lost revenue, or worse—demolition orders.
The Role of Land Surveys in Reducing Commercial Risk
🧭 Boundary Surveys
Clearly define where your property begins and ends. Avoid encroachment claims, fence disputes, and accidental construction outside legal limits.
📉 Topographic Surveys
Identify grading issues, elevation shifts, and drainage hazards before site work begins. This data is essential for permitting and avoiding erosion or runoff problems down the line.
📋 ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
Required by most commercial lenders and title companies, ALTA surveys surface easements, rights-of-way, encroachments, and potential legal conflicts.
🗺️ Platting and Replatting
If you’re changing lot lines, subdividing land, or combining parcels, a plat ensures you stay compliant with local code—and avoid headaches during development approvals.
Commercial Clients We Help Protect
Office building owners expanding into adjacent parcels
Industrial developers laying out warehouse access roads
Title companies issuing commercial policies
Investors purchasing undeveloped land in growing corridors
Retail developers planning multi-tenant centers
Whether you're building in Cypress, Katy, Baytown, or the Energy Corridor, risk doesn’t wait—and neither should your survey.
Real-World Example: Saving a Retail Developer from a Future Lawsuit
A client came to us after buying land in Spring, TX, only to discover months later that a neighboring structure partially sat on their parcel. Had we been contacted before closing, a boundary survey would have revealed the encroachment—and given them negotiating power or a chance to walk. Don’t let that happen to you.
Why South Texas Surveying?
📍 In-depth knowledge of Texas property laws and development codes
⚖️ Trusted by attorneys, title companies, and city planners
🛑 We don’t just measure—we identify legal exposure
✅ Fast, accurate surveys tailored for commercial needs
Every project carries risk. But if you’re not surveying early, you’re not just building—you’re gambling. Let South Texas Surveying reduce the liability so you can build with peace of mind.
