If you’ve recently received a notice or seen survey crews working near your property, you may be wondering what exactly is taking place. Boundary surveys are a routine and essential part of maintaining accurate property records. While they may bring surveyors into your neighborhood or even onto your land, they serve an important purpose for property owners, developers, and entire communities.

The 2026 update to the ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey standards introduced several refinements across the document. But when it comes to recent adjustments to Table A, the changes are focused, intentional, and centered on improving clarity. We at Apex Land Surveying and Mapping LLC have done our due diligence on these recent changes.

It cannot be understated just how important of a role an ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey plays in both commercial and residential property development. These surveys follow nationally recognized standards developed by the American Land Title Association (ALTA) and the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS), helping lenders, title companies, attorneys, and property owners clearly understand the boundaries and physical conditions of a property.

When preparing for a boundary retracement survey, you might wonder what you can do to keep the process moving efficiently. Many want to help expedite the process, no matter if they booked a Land Survey Plat, Improvement Survey Plat, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey, or another type of professional land survey.