ALTA Survey Cost for Medical / Dental Office Properties
Quick Price Estimate
Typical Range: $3,600 - $9,600
Medical / Dental Office properties typically cost 20% more than standard properties due to additional complexity.
Medical Office Boundary & Survey Considerations
Medical office ALTA surveys are typically standard-priced; complexity comes from accessible-route compliance, multi-tenant condominium structures, and shared-parking agreements.
Property-specific survey considerations
- ADA-compliant accessible-route surveying — often a Table A item
- Helipad easements at hospital-affiliated facilities
- Ambulance access ROWs and posted reserved parking
- Drive-through pharmacy and lab sample-drop drive lanes
- Multi-tenant condominium subdivisions within a single building
- Cross-parking agreements with adjacent medical campuses
What drives ALTA survey cost for medical office properties: Tenant subdivision (condo vs single-owner), accessible-route Table A item, helipad presence, shared-parking ROWs.
Environmental Risk: Low — Phase 2 rarely needed
Key Risk Factors: Minor medical waste, x-ray equipment
Pricing by Scenario
| Scenario | Typical Cost Range |
|---|---|
| Standard property | $3,600 - $9,600 |
| Complex property | $4,140 - $11,040 |
| Property with known issues | $4,680 - $12,480 |
What to Expect
ALTA Survey for Medical / Dental Office
An ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey for medical / dental office properties includes:
- Boundary determination with all corners marked
- Building footprint and improvement locations
- Parking areas and drive aisles
- Easements and rights-of-way
- Encroachments affecting the property
- Table A items as required by your lender
Timeline
| Service Level | Turnaround | Cost Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 2-3 weeks | Base price |
| Expedited | 7-10 days | +20-30% |
| Rush | 3-5 days | +40-50% |
ALTA Survey for Medical / Dental Office by State
- ALTA Survey for Medical / Dental Office in California
- ALTA Survey for Medical / Dental Office in Texas
- ALTA Survey for Medical / Dental Office in Arizona
- ALTA Survey for Medical / Dental Office in Florida
- ALTA Survey for Medical / Dental Office in North Carolina
- ALTA Survey for Medical / Dental Office in Tennessee
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an alta survey cost for a medical / dental office?
ALTA Survey for medical / dental office properties typically costs $3,600 to $9,600. This is 20% higher than standard properties due to the low risk level.
Why do medical / dental office properties cost more?
Medical / Dental Office properties require standard ALTA survey services with attention to property-specific features and improvements.
Do I need a Phase 2 ESA for a medical / dental office?
Phase 2 ESA is typically not required for medical / dental office properties unless the Phase 1 ESA identifies Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs).
Related Property Types
- ALTA Survey for Assisted Living / Senior Housing
- ALTA Survey for Church / Religious Facility
- ALTA Survey for Data Center
- ALTA Survey for Hotel / Hospitality
Related Pages
- National ALTA Survey Cost Overview
- Phase 1 ESA for Medical / Dental Office
- ALTA Survey Companies Compared
- Who Pays for Due Diligence?
- What is ALTA Table A?
- ALTA vs Boundary Survey
2026 ALTA/NSPS Standards — What Changed
The 2026 ALTA/NSPS standards took effect on February 23, 2026, replacing the 2021 standards. Any ALTA survey contracted on or after that date in your area must follow the new requirements. Key changes that affect survey scope and cost:
New Encroachment Table (Table A Item 20)
Surveyors must now provide a structured summary table identifying encroachments across 5 categories — boundary crossings, easement intrusions, setback violations, undocumented access, and undocumented occupation. Expected to be required by virtually every lender.
Technology-Neutral Fieldwork
The 2026 standards replaced prescriptive "on the ground" language with "practices generally accepted by the surveying profession." This opens the door for drones, LiDAR, and AI tools — potentially reducing costs over time.
Surveyors Now Research Adjoining Deeds
Previously, title companies provided copies of adjoining property deeds. Under the 2026 standards, this responsibility shifts to the surveyor — adding research time, particularly for properties with complex boundary situations.
Utility Search Distances Clarified
The 2026 standards clarify that evidence of utilities must be located within 5 feet of the boundary, except for utility poles which use a 10-foot threshold. This removes the ambiguity that existed under the 2021 standards.
Aerial Imagery Formalized (Table A Item 15)
Drone and aerial imagery can now formally supplement ground surveying for interior features, with required written agreements on source, date, and accuracy limitations. Boundary-proximate features still require ground methods.
Monument & Evidence Standards Updated
Surveyors must now describe each monument's relationship to the ground surface (protruding, flush, or below grade). Evidence of possession and occupation must be shown regardless of distance from the boundary — not just within 5 feet.
Cost impact: The 2026 changes are expected to add 3–8% to typical ALTA survey costs in your area, driven primarily by additional research and documentation requirements. Technology-neutral fieldwork provisions may offset some costs as drone and LiDAR tools mature.