ALTA Survey Premium Calculator

ALTA surveys cost multiple of basic surveys. This calculator sizes the premium.

Lot acres

Base rate/acre

Table A items

Item rate

Rush fee %

Total ALTA cost

$8,560

Base cost

$5,760

Table A cost

$2,800

How the math works

Base cost = max(minimum, acres × rate). Table A cost = items × rate. Total applies rush premium if any.

Order surveys at PSA execution, not at title commitment delivery. Title companies get commitments in 5-10 days; surveys take 4-8 weeks. The survey becomes the critical path item on closing dates that have to accommodate both deliverables.

How to Use

Enter lot size acres.
Enter base rate per acre.
Enter optional Table A items count.
Enter optional items rate.
Enter rush fee %.
Read total ALTA cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

ALTA vs basic survey?

Basic boundary survey: $1,500-5,000. ALTA/NSPS: $5,000-25,000. ALTA includes Table A items (improvements, encroachments, easements, flood zone). Required by title insurance for enhanced coverage endorsements on commercial.

Table A items?

20 optional items: zoning (item 6), flood zone (item 13), easements (item 11), improvements (item 4), utilities (item 14). Each item adds $200-2,000. Buyer picks items relevant to transaction based on PSA requirements.

Timing?

4-8 weeks typical turn time. Rush (2-3 weeks): 25-50% premium. Title underwriter reviews and may request modifications. Budget survey completion early in diligence to avoid closing delay.