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Turn-Key Platting Service

Services

Commercial Land Surveys

Residential Land Surveys

Subdivision Platting

Topographic Surveys

ALTA/NSPS Surveys

Multi-Family Properties

Elevation Certificates

UAS & Aerial Surveys

Category 1A Title Survey

Boundary Surveys

Construction Surveys

Tree Surveys

We specialize in simplifying the complex process of property platting. Our expertise in land subdivision surveyor services, combined with an in-depth understanding of the City of Houston's planning regulations, ensures we provide exceptional turn-key solutions.

What is Platting?

Platting is the process of dividing land into parcels, mapping out land ownership, and establishing property boundaries. It is a critical step in land development, involving detailed documentation and approval from local authorities. Platting ensures legal recognition of land divisions, essential for real estate transactions and urban development.

Understanding Platting and Re-platting

Whether you're exploring platting for the first time or dealing with the nuances of re-platting property, our experienced team is ready to assist. We handle everything from initial consultations to final plat recording with meticulous precision, ensuring complex projects are navigated effectively.

Our Commitment to Texas

Our services extend beyond Harris County, offering comprehensive platting solutions across Texas. We demystify terms like 'plat map' and 'subdivision plat', facilitating a transparent process that culminates in the successful realization of your property development goals.

Simplified Platting and Re-platting Services

At South Texas Surveying, our aim is to streamline the platting process for our clients across Texas, especially in the Houston area. Platting is a detailed process that provides a comprehensive map of your property, showing boundaries, ownership details, easements, and rights-of-way. This essential step in property development is expertly handled by our team, ensuring that all platting requirements are met with precision. Working with the City of Houston planning department and navigating Harris County platting regulations is part of our expertise. We're here to manage the complexities from start to finish, whether it's drafting a plat map or guiding you through a replat.

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What are the stages of the platting process?

Plat Preparation: Many cities and counties have their own set of requirements needed to submit a subdivision platting application. Therefore, it is necessary to coordinate with engineers, architects, and owners, while simultaneously obtaining legal information, title reports, deeds, lienholder information, and other relevant information.
Variances: A variance is an additional necessary application or documentation when requesting to deviate or waiver from a specific development requirement within the city or county.
Public Hearing: This is process is necessary when re-platting if single-family restrictions existed within the original plat boundary. Nearby residences will be notified of the public hearing and are open to voice input at the hearing on how the variance could potentially affect their neighborhood or property.
Plat Submission: Submission of surveyed land platting and compiled necessary documents to local government agencies.
Recordation: If the subdivision plat application is approved, the local government agency will finalize and record the final plat.

Where Efficiency Meets Affordability

The South Texas Surveying family is dedicated to our clients because we understand the importance of each and every project we undertake. We take pride in our work, therefore it is our mission to make sure that every time we take on a survey project, we give it our all.

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Common Questions about Land Surveying

What is land surveying and why is it important?

Land surveying is the process of measuring and mapping the physical features of a piece of land. This includes determining boundaries, marking property lines, and identifying natural and man-made features such as hills, streams, and buildings. Land surveying is essential for a variety of reasons, including property ownership, construction and development projects, and legal disputes.

What are some common methods used in land surveying?

There are several methods used in land surveying, including Global Positioning System (GPS) surveying, terrestrial surveying, and aerial surveying. GPS surveying uses satellites to accurately determine the location of points on the earth's surface, while terrestrial surveying involves taking measurements on the ground using a variety of tools and equipment. Aerial surveying uses aircraft or drones to capture images and data from above.

How much does land surveying cost and how long does it take?

The cost and duration of land surveying can vary widely depending on factors such as the size and complexity of the property, the type of surveying method used, and the location. Generally, land surveying can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars and can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks to complete. It is important to obtain multiple quotes from qualified surveyors before selecting a provider to ensure that you receive a fair price and accurate results.

Some of The Property Surveys We Offer

Commercial Title Surveys

Expert Commercial Title Surveys: Mapping your property's legal boundaries to facilitate secure real estate transactions and development planning.

Topographical Surveys

Discover the lay of the land with our Topographical Surveys, providing detailed elevation and feature mapping for informed construction and land use planning.

ALTA/NSPS Title Surveys

An ALTA Land Survey is a thorough report that outlines property boundaries, easements, and other key physical details of a property.

UAV LiDAR Surveys

Harness the power of UAV LiDAR Surveys to capture detailed topographic data, enhancing decision-making for construction, mining, and forestry projects.

George Owens

Commercial Broker

I have worked with many surveying companies, but South Texas Surveying stands out for their exceptional professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to their clients.

Kim Wexler

Project Manager

Their accurate and thorough surveys make my job a lot easier, their ability to communicate effectively with all parties involved is commendable. I highly recommend South Texas Surveying.

James Cart

Homeowner

As a new homeowner, I was thoroughly impressed with the professional service provided by South Texas Surveying. I high recommend their services to any one buying a home in Houston.