ALTA Survey Providers in Hawaii
16 firms provide ALTA Survey services in Hawaii — 1 with a verified Hawaii presence and 15 national providers covering the state. Typical Hawaii pricing runs $4,350–$11,600.
Those figures come from our Hawaii ALTA Survey cost analysis, which applies Hawaii's regional cost index to the national base rate of $3,000–$8,000. Hawaii sits 45% above that base, reflecting local labor rates and market demand.
Hawaii Local Providers (1)
Firms with a verified Hawaii presence. Local providers typically know county-level records access and regional pricing better than a national desk.
National Providers Serving Hawaii (15)
National firms carry multi-state licensing and are usually the right call for portfolio deals spanning several states.
How to Choose a ALTA Survey Provider in Hawaii
- Hawaii licensure. The survey must be sealed by a surveyor licensed in Hawaii. Verify the licence, not just the firm's footprint.
- Table A experience. Which optional items your lender requires drives both cost and schedule — see the Table A configurator.
- Field crew availability. National firms sometimes subcontract Hawaii fieldwork. Ask whether the crew is in-house.
- Title company coordination. The surveyor needs the title commitment early; firms that chase it themselves save a week.
- Record of survey requirements. Some states require a recorded survey, which adds cost and time. Confirm what applies in Hawaii.
Hawaii Metro Markets
ALTA Survey pricing across the Hawaii markets we track. Most providers above serve all of them:
| Market | ALTA Survey cost |
|---|---|
| Honolulu | $4,568 – $12,180 |
What Moves the Price in Hawaii
Property type shifts ALTA Survey cost more than geography does. These carry the largest premiums over a standard commercial parcel:
- Junkyard / Salvage Yard — +60% ($6,960–$18,560 in Hawaii).
- Gas Station — +50% ($6,525–$17,400 in Hawaii).
- Dry Cleaner — +40% ($6,090–$16,240 in Hawaii).
- Manufacturing Facility — +40% ($6,090–$16,240 in Hawaii).
- Shooting Range — +35% ($5,873–$15,660 in Hawaii).
- Marina / Boat Storage — +35% ($5,873–$15,660 in Hawaii).
Hawaii ALTA Survey Cost by Parcel Size
After property type, acreage is the largest driver of an ALTA survey quote — more boundary to walk, more corners to set, more field days. Applied to Hawaii pricing:
| Parcel size | Multiplier | Hawaii cost |
|---|---|---|
| 0-1 acres | 1× | $4,350 – $11,600 |
| 1-5 acres | 1.2× | $5,220 – $13,920 |
| 5-10 acres | 1.5× | $6,525 – $17,400 |
| 10-25 acres | 2× | $8,700 – $23,200 |
| 25-50 acres | 2.5× | $10,875 – $29,000 |
| 50+ acres | 3× | $13,050 – $34,800 |
Turnaround and Rush Pricing in Hawaii
Standard turnaround is about 14 days from engagement in Hawaii. Rush service compresses that to roughly 5 days and prices at $6,525–$17,400 — a 50% premium. The binding constraint is usually the title commitment and field crew scheduling, so getting the title work moving early buys more time than paying a rush premium.
Ask any Hawaii provider what their quoted turnaround actually starts from — engagement, retainer receipt, or receipt of the title commitment. That definition is where most schedule disputes come from.
Lender Survey Requirements
Which lender is financing the Hawaii deal determines both the Table A items your surveyor must include and how recently the survey must be dated. A survey that ages out has to be re-certified or re-run:
| Lender | Table A items | Survey age limit |
|---|---|---|
| Fannie Mae Multifamily | 14 | 360 days before recording |
| Freddie Mac Multifamily | 14 | 90 days before Note date |
| SBA 7(a) Loan | 14 | Per title company requirements |
| SBA 504 Loan | 14 | Per title company requirements |
| HUD/FHA Multifamily | 19 | 90 days for new surveys |
| CMBS (Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities) | 15 | Typically 180 days |
| Conventional Commercial | 11 | Varies by lender |
Confirm the requirement set before you commission the survey — adding a Table A item after fieldwork usually means a second site visit. The Table A configurator builds the exact item list for your lender.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a ALTA Survey cost in Hawaii?
A ALTA Survey in Hawaii typically costs $4,350 to $11,600, about 45% above the national base rate. Property type and scope move the figure more than location does.
How many ALTA Survey providers serve Hawaii?
We track 16 firms serving Hawaii: 1 with a verified Hawaii presence and 15 national providers that cover the state.
Do I need a Hawaii-licensed surveyor?
Yes. Land surveying is a state-licensed profession, and an ALTA/NSPS survey of Hawaii property must be sealed by a surveyor licensed in Hawaii. National firms meet this by holding licences in each state they serve, so confirm the licence covers Hawaii before engaging.