Expert insights on property surveys, boundary surveys, and ALTA surveys in Ohio from Compass360 Surveying.
Welcome to the Compass360 Surveying resource library. These guides explain common survey types, how the fieldwork process works, what affects pricing, and when homeowners and commercial clients in Ohio typically need a survey. Browse the articles below, then request a free quote when you are ready to talk about your property.
August 11
Covers why Columbus homeowners should confirm property lines before fences, pools, decks, or sheds, including permits, Franklin County setbacks, and what a property line survey includes.
July 8
Explains why deeds and old fences are not enough, what a boundary survey for fence placement involves, and what can happen if a fence is built over the line.
June 18
Walks through what professional surveyors invest in total stations, GPS/GNSS, drones, and LiDAR, and how that equipment investment relates to the survey you hire.
June 4
Step-by-step look at lot survey work from deed research and field measurements to boundary markers and the finished survey map you receive.
January 29
Compares boundary surveys and ALTA surveys so Ohio property owners can tell which product fits residential work versus commercial lender and title requirements.
January 14
Describes the full survey process — research, fieldwork, boundary marking, and the official certificate you receive when the job is complete.
December 10
Tips on scheduling surveys around the holidays, seasonal field conditions, and planning winter survey work in Ohio.
October 17
Breaks down Ohio survey cost ranges by type and the factors that change pricing, from property size and complexity to timeline and additional services.
December 12
Introduces what a land survey is, when you typically need one, and the main survey types available to Ohio property owners.