ALTA Survey Providers in North Carolina
18 firms provide ALTA Survey services in North Carolina — 3 with a verified North Carolina presence and 15 national providers covering the state. Typical North Carolina pricing runs $2,850–$7,600.
Those figures come from our North Carolina ALTA Survey cost analysis, which applies North Carolina's regional cost index to the national base rate of $3,000–$8,000. North Carolina sits 5% below that base, reflecting local labor rates and market demand.
North Carolina Local Providers (3)
Firms with a verified North Carolina presence. Local providers typically know county-level records access and regional pricing better than a national desk.
National Providers Serving North Carolina (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 North Carolina
- North Carolina licensure. The survey must be sealed by a surveyor licensed in North Carolina. 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina.
North Carolina Metro Markets
ALTA Survey pricing across the North Carolina markets we track. Most providers above serve all of them:
| Market | ALTA Survey cost |
|---|---|
| Charlotte | $3,221 – $8,588 |
| Raleigh | $2,879 – $7,676 |
| Greensboro | $3,078 – $8,208 |
| Durham | $3,050 – $8,132 |
| Winston-Salem | $3,050 – $7,800 |
| Fayetteville | $2,993 – $7,980 |
What Moves the Price in North Carolina
Property type shifts ALTA Survey cost more than geography does. These carry the largest premiums over a standard commercial parcel:
- Junkyard / Salvage Yard — +60% ($4,560–$12,160 in North Carolina).
- Gas Station — +50% ($4,275–$11,400 in North Carolina).
- Dry Cleaner — +40% ($3,990–$10,640 in North Carolina).
- Manufacturing Facility — +40% ($3,990–$10,640 in North Carolina).
- Shooting Range — +35% ($3,848–$10,260 in North Carolina).
- Marina / Boat Storage — +35% ($3,848–$10,260 in North Carolina).
North Carolina 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 North Carolina pricing:
| Parcel size | Multiplier | North Carolina cost |
|---|---|---|
| 0-1 acres | 1× | $2,850 – $7,600 |
| 1-5 acres | 1.2× | $3,420 – $9,120 |
| 5-10 acres | 1.5× | $4,275 – $11,400 |
| 10-25 acres | 2× | $5,700 – $15,200 |
| 25-50 acres | 2.5× | $7,125 – $19,000 |
| 50+ acres | 3× | $8,550 – $22,800 |
Turnaround and Rush Pricing in North Carolina
Standard turnaround is about 14 days from engagement in North Carolina. Rush service compresses that to roughly 5 days and prices at $4,275–$11,400 — 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
A ALTA Survey in North Carolina typically costs $2,850 to $7,600, about 5% below the national base rate. Property type and scope move the figure more than location does.
How many ALTA Survey providers serve North Carolina?
We track 18 firms serving North Carolina: 3 with a verified North Carolina presence and 15 national providers that cover the state.
Do I need a North Carolina-licensed surveyor?
Yes. Land surveying is a state-licensed profession, and an ALTA/NSPS survey of North Carolina property must be sealed by a surveyor licensed in North Carolina. National firms meet this by holding licences in each state they serve, so confirm the licence covers North Carolina before engaging.