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Not Sure What Type of Survey You Need?
DMC Henry Surveying helps homeowners, developers, and title companies across DFW, North, & East Texas figure out exactly what’s required — then gets it done fast.
Licensed in Texas · Same-week Field Visits · GPS + Total Station
What Type of Survey Do I Need?
The right survey depends on why you need it, not just what land you own. Buying a house, building a fence, developing a commercial site, and getting a construction loan all call for different surveys.
The wrong survey costs you time and money — the right one gets you approved fast, with no surprises.
Still not sure? Here’s a quick breakdown of each type, who needs it, and how to tell which one fits your project
Four Types of Surveys
Boundary Survey
Topographic Survey
ALTA / Land Title Survey
Construction Staking/Land Development
Boundary Survey
A boundary survey locates your exact property lines and corners. It’s the most requested survey in Texas — and often the first answer to what kind of survey you need if you’re buying property or building a fence.
Best for: Buying a home, building a fence, settling a dispute with a neighbor, or confirming where your land begins and ends.
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Topographic Survey
A topographic survey maps the shape of your land — elevations, slopes, drainage paths, trees, and existing structures. Engineers and architects use this data to design before they build.
Best for: Site development, grading and drainage plans, landscape design, or any project where the land’s shape matters.
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ALTA / Land Title Survey
An ALTA survey is the most detailed survey available. It follows strict national standards and covers boundaries, easements, encroachments, and zoning — everything a lender or title company needs to see. For commercial deals, this is usually the answer to what type of survey you need in Texas.
Best for: Commercial real estate purchases, refinancing, or any deal where a lender requires title insurance.
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Construction Staking / Land Development
Construction staking translates your approved site plans into physical markers on the ground — so contractors know exactly where to build.
Best for: Breaking ground on a new build, marking building corners and utilities, or keeping a land development project on schedule.
Learn more about Construction Staking Surveys →
How Do I Know What Type of Survey I Need?
Still not sure what type of survey you need? Start with your project:
- Buying a home → boundary survey
- Building a fence or wall → boundary survey
- Developing or refinancing commercial property → ALTA survey
- Planning drainage, grading, or landscape design → topographic survey
- Breaking ground on new construction → construction staking
If more than one applies, that’s normal — many Texas projects need two surveys done together, often in the same field visit.
Have Questions?
DMC Henry Surveying provides precise, legal-recognized surveys throughout DFW, North Texas, and East Texas. Whether you’re buying a home, building a fence, purchasing commercial property, or settling a dispute with a neighbor, our licensed surveyors give you the clear answer you need.
Areas We Serve
From Sulphur Springs to Dallas-Fort Worth, we handle topographic surveys across North and East Texas — including Greenville, Farmersville, Midlothian, Weatherford, and dozens of communities in between. Don’t see your city listed? Give us a call — there’s a good chance we already work in your area.
- Sulphur Springs, TX
- Mt. Pleasant, TX
- Hagansport, TX
- Greenville, TX
- Caddo Mills, TX
- Farmersville, TX
- Princeton, TX
- Royse City, TX
- Melissa, TX
- Anna, TX
- Van Alstyne, TX
- Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
- Midlothian, TX
- Ennis, TX
- Weatherford, TX
- Cleburne, TX
- Waxahachie, TX
- Terrell, TX
- Forney, TX
- Kaufman, TX
- Rockwall, TX
- Denton, TX