ALTA Survey Providers in Tennessee
19 firms provide ALTA Survey services in Tennessee — 4 with a verified Tennessee presence and 15 national providers covering the state. Typical Tennessee pricing runs $2,700–$7,200.
Those figures come from our Tennessee ALTA Survey cost analysis, which applies Tennessee's regional cost index to the national base rate of $3,000–$8,000. Tennessee sits 10% below that base, reflecting local labor rates and market demand.
Tennessee Local Providers (4)
Firms with a verified Tennessee presence. Local providers typically know county-level records access and regional pricing better than a national desk.
National Providers Serving Tennessee (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 Tennessee
- Tennessee licensure. The survey must be sealed by a surveyor licensed in Tennessee. 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.
Tennessee Metro Markets
ALTA Survey pricing across the Tennessee markets we track. Most providers above serve all of them:
| Market | ALTA Survey cost |
|---|---|
| Nashville | $3,105 – $8,280 |
| Memphis | $2,970 – $7,920 |
| Knoxville | $2,754 – $7,344 |
| Chattanooga | $2,808 – $7,488 |
| Clarksville | $2,619 – $6,984 |
| Murfreesboro | $2,619 – $6,984 |
What Moves the Price in Tennessee
Property type shifts ALTA Survey cost more than geography does. These carry the largest premiums over a standard commercial parcel:
- Junkyard / Salvage Yard — +60% ($4,320–$11,520 in Tennessee).
- Gas Station — +50% ($4,050–$10,800 in Tennessee).
- Dry Cleaner — +40% ($3,780–$10,080 in Tennessee).
- Manufacturing Facility — +40% ($3,780–$10,080 in Tennessee).
- Shooting Range — +35% ($3,645–$9,720 in Tennessee).
- Marina / Boat Storage — +35% ($3,645–$9,720 in Tennessee).
Tennessee 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 Tennessee pricing:
| Parcel size | Multiplier | Tennessee cost |
|---|---|---|
| 0-1 acres | 1× | $2,700 – $7,200 |
| 1-5 acres | 1.2× | $3,240 – $8,640 |
| 5-10 acres | 1.5× | $4,050 – $10,800 |
| 10-25 acres | 2× | $5,400 – $14,400 |
| 25-50 acres | 2.5× | $6,750 – $18,000 |
| 50+ acres | 3× | $8,100 – $21,600 |
Turnaround and Rush Pricing in Tennessee
Standard turnaround is about 14 days from engagement in Tennessee. Rush service compresses that to roughly 5 days and prices at $4,050–$10,800 — 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
A ALTA Survey in Tennessee typically costs $2,700 to $7,200, about 10% below the national base rate. Property type and scope move the figure more than location does.
How many ALTA Survey providers serve Tennessee?
We track 19 firms serving Tennessee: 4 with a verified Tennessee presence and 15 national providers that cover the state.
Do I need a Tennessee-licensed surveyor?
Yes. Land surveying is a state-licensed profession, and an ALTA/NSPS survey of Tennessee property must be sealed by a surveyor licensed in Tennessee. National firms meet this by holding licences in each state they serve, so confirm the licence covers Tennessee before engaging.