Land Surveys That Get You Closer | 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
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.
