ALTA Survey Providers in South Carolina
17 firms provide ALTA Survey services in South Carolina — 2 with a verified South Carolina presence and 15 national providers covering the state. Typical South Carolina pricing runs $3,000–$8,000.
Those figures come from our South Carolina ALTA Survey cost analysis, which applies South Carolina's regional cost index to the national base rate of $3,000–$8,000. South Carolina tracks the national base rate; we publish a state-specific index only where we hold evidence that local rates diverge.
South Carolina Local Providers (2)
Firms with a verified South Carolina presence. Local providers typically know county-level records access and regional pricing better than a national desk.
National Providers Serving South 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 South Carolina
- South Carolina licensure. The survey must be sealed by a surveyor licensed in South 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 South 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 South Carolina.
What Moves the Price in South 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% ($4,800–$12,800 in South Carolina).
- Gas Station — +50% ($4,500–$12,000 in South Carolina).
- Dry Cleaner — +40% ($4,200–$11,200 in South Carolina).
- Manufacturing Facility — +40% ($4,200–$11,200 in South Carolina).
- Shooting Range — +35% ($4,050–$10,800 in South Carolina).
- Marina / Boat Storage — +35% ($4,050–$10,800 in South Carolina).
South 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 South Carolina pricing:
| Parcel size | Multiplier | South Carolina cost |
|---|---|---|
| 0-1 acres | 1× | $3,000 – $8,000 |
| 1-5 acres | 1.2× | $3,600 – $9,600 |
| 5-10 acres | 1.5× | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| 10-25 acres | 2× | $6,000 – $16,000 |
| 25-50 acres | 2.5× | $7,500 – $20,000 |
| 50+ acres | 3× | $9,000 – $24,000 |
Turnaround and Rush Pricing in South Carolina
Standard turnaround is about 14 days from engagement in South Carolina. Rush service compresses that to roughly 5 days and prices at $4,500–$12,000 — 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 South 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 South 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 South Carolina?
A ALTA Survey in South Carolina typically costs $3,000 to $8,000, in line with the national base rate. Property type and scope move the figure more than location does.
How many ALTA Survey providers serve South Carolina?
We track 17 firms serving South Carolina: 2 with a verified South Carolina presence and 15 national providers that cover the state.
Do I need a South Carolina-licensed surveyor?
Yes. Land surveying is a state-licensed profession, and an ALTA/NSPS survey of South Carolina property must be sealed by a surveyor licensed in South Carolina. National firms meet this by holding licences in each state they serve, so confirm the licence covers South Carolina before engaging.