Business Details
Professional Land Surveying Services in Colorado
Rocky Mountain Surveys has served Grand County for over 30 years as a trusted provider of property and construction surveying services. Our team specializes in resolving property disputes and delivering precise boundary determinations, with extensive experience providing court testimony to support legal clarity. As long-time members of the Professional Land Surveyors of Colorado, we uphold rigorous ethical standards and advocate for informed decision-making through educational resources like the When You Need A Land Survey brochure. Our expertise spans ALTA surveys, subdivision plats, topographic mapping, and improvement location certificates, tailored to meet both regulatory requirements and client needs.We prioritize transparency in our processes, clearly outlining limitations of certain survey types while recommending solutions that ensure long-term value. With a focus on accuracy and professionalism, we deliver surveys that meet or exceed industry benchmarks, including detailed documentation of easements, utilities, and topographic features. Our commitment extends beyond technical precision to include personalized support for landowners, developers, and legal professionals navigating complex property matters. By combining decades of local experience with adherence to national standards, we provide reliable data that forms the foundation for informed real estate decisions.
Services
ALTA Survey
Subdivisions
Topographic Map
Improvement Location Certificate
Land Survey Plat
Improvement Survey Plat
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of Grand County surveying experience
- Court-tested expertise in property dispute resolution
- ALTA-compliant survey documentation standards
- Professional Land Surveyors of Colorado members since 1990
- Transparent limitations disclosure on survey types
Associations and certifications
- Professional Land Surveyors of Colorado
- ALTA Survey Standards
Services
ALTA Survey
ALTA surveys meet national standards for commercial property transactions. Our surveys include boundary verification, easement documentation, and utility mapping within 1,000 feet of the property. We follow strict ALTA checklist requirements to ensure complete, consistent deliverables for title insurance purposes.
Topographic Map
We create detailed topographic maps showing elevation contours at 1-5 foot intervals. These surveys help architects and engineers design site improvements like roads, buildings, and drainage systems. Our maps include benchmark references for accurate elevation data.
Land Survey Plat
Our boundary surveys establish property corners and document easements. We compare existing monuments with historical records to create accurate plats. Surveys include utility locations within 5 feet of lot lines and can show irrigation ditches or fences upon request.
Improvement Survey Plat
This comprehensive survey includes all boundary information plus building locations and utility connections. Required for development projects, our improvement plats meet title company requirements and show all easements affecting the property.
Subdivisions
We prepare subdivision plats meeting local government requirements. Our surveys include boundary lines, easements, and topographic features. We work with municipalities to ensure compliance with zoning and land use regulations for parcel creation.
People
Warren D. Ward
Professional Land Surveyor
Certified land surveyor with 30+ years of Grand County experience. Specializes in boundary determination, property dispute resolution, and ALTA-compliant surveys. Active member of Professional Land Surveyors of Colorado since 1990.
Questions
What is an ALTA survey and why might I need one?
An ALTA survey follows national standards for commercial property transactions. It includes boundary verification, easement documentation, and utility mapping to meet title insurance requirements.
How do your boundary surveys differ from improvement surveys?
Boundary surveys establish property corners and easements. Improvement surveys add building locations and utility connections to meet development requirements.
Do you provide surveys for residential property purchases?
We recommend improvement survey plats over basic ILCs for residential transactions to ensure accurate boundary documentation and easement visibility.
What information do you need to start a survey project?
We require property legal descriptions, title commitments, and existing survey records. For topographic work, we need site access and development plans.
How do you handle property corner monument conflicts?
We investigate historical records and existing monuments to determine original boundary locations. We document findings and work with property owners to resolve discrepancies.
