Nationwide Surveying: SoCal ALTA Survey Provider

Q: What documents should I have ready when requesting a quote?

For an ALTA survey: a copy of the title commitment (Schedule B is needed for the surveyor to plot exception items), the legal description, prior surveys if available, and your lender's required Table A items list. For a Phase 1 ESA: the property address, parcel ID, current and historical use information, lender-required scope, and any prior environmental reports.

Q: What if the assessment identifies an issue?

For Phase 1 ESAs, identifying a Recognized Environmental Condition (REC) typically triggers a recommendation for Phase 2 ESA sampling, which costs $5,000-$25,000+ depending on scope. For ALTA surveys, identifying an encroachment, easement issue, or boundary discrepancy typically opens negotiation with the seller or title company. The 2026 ALTA/NSPS standards' new Table A Item 20 (encroachment summary table) makes these findings clearer and easier to act on.

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About Nationwide Surveying

Nationwide Surveying is a Southern California land surveying and civil engineering firm with dedicated offices across four SoCal counties: Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. Despite the “Nationwide” brand name, the firm’s service footprint is regional and focused — and that focus is its strength. For SoCal CRE transactions specifically, having a local-county presence with established familiarity at the county recorder’s office and city planning departments is often the difference between a clean closing and a delayed one.

The firm publicly maintains online quote calculators on its website — uncommon for ALTA survey providers and useful for buyers who want a budget estimate before engaging.

Services Offered

Nationwide Surveying provides a full SoCal land surveying scope:

Lender-Grade Survey Products

ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys (current 2026 ALTA/NSPS standard, effective February 23, 2026)
Boundary Surveys — property line determination
Topographic Surveys — terrain and feature mapping

Specialty Practice Areas

Telecommunication / Collocation Surveys — cell tower and small-cell siting, relevant for telecom-adjacent CRE deals and antenna lease engagements
Hillside Development Fire Zone Analysis — Los Angeles County requires specific hillside engineering and survey analyses for properties in Fire Zone areas; this is a frequent compliance issue for development projects in Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Hollywood Hills, and similar markets
Slope Band Analysis — required by LA County for hillside development
ADU Setback Surveying — uniquely relevant under California’s SB 9 and SB 10 housing density laws which permit ADU construction with specific setback requirements
Roof Height Certificates — for view-corridor and zoning compliance
Elevation Certificate Services — FEMA flood compliance

Construction & Development Services

Construction Surveying and staking
Subdivision Platting
Lot Line Adjustments
Easements and Legal Descriptions

Service Area

Four county offices with direct phone numbers:

Los Angeles County: (213) 507-3613
San Bernardino County: (909) 841-4235
Riverside County: (951) 286-3635
San Diego County: (619) 488-1037

Service coverage extends across the broader Southern California region including Orange County, Ventura County, and parts of Imperial County and Kern County.

Best For

SoCal commercial real estate transactions — Los Angeles, Inland Empire, San Diego markets
Hillside / Fire Zone properties — niche LA County specialty
Telecom / wireless tower deals — established collocation survey practice
ADU and SB 9/SB 10 development projects — California housing law setback expertise
FEMA flood zone properties — Elevation Certificate practice
Subdivision and land development projects — full lifecycle service
Buyers needing quick budget estimates — online quote calculators
Multi-county portfolios in Southern California — single firm, four-county presence

Request a Quote

Contact Nationwide Surveying directly:

Los Angeles County: (213) 507-3613
San Bernardino County: (909) 841-4235
Riverside County: (951) 286-3635
San Diego County: (619) 488-1037
Visit: nationwidesurveying.biz

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Common Questions

How long does an ALTA survey take?

Standard turnaround for a Phase 1 ESA is 2-3 weeks; for an ALTA survey, 2-3 weeks for fieldwork plus 1-2 weeks for the final plat. Rush turnarounds (typically 5-7 business days or faster) are available from most providers at a 30-50% premium. Confirm timeline expectations with Nationwide Surveying during the quote process — small property size and clean title history typically support faster turnarounds.

What documents should I have ready when requesting a quote?

For an ALTA survey: a copy of the title commitment (Schedule B is needed for the surveyor to plot exception items), the legal description, prior surveys if available, and your lender’s required Table A items list. See the ALTA Table A Configurator to identify lender-required items.

For a Phase 1 ESA: the property address, parcel ID, current and historical use information, lender-required scope (some lenders specify additional scopes beyond ASTM E1527-21), and any prior environmental reports.

What if the assessment identifies an issue?

For Phase 1 ESAs, identifying a Recognized Environmental Condition (REC) typically triggers a recommendation for Phase 2 ESA sampling. Phase 2 ESAs cost $5,000-$25,000+ depending on scope. Budget for this possibility on properties with industrial history, gas station / dry cleaner adjacency, or pre-1980 operations.

For ALTA surveys, identifying an encroachment, easement issue, or boundary discrepancy typically opens negotiation with the seller, title company, or neighboring property owner. The 2026 ALTA/NSPS standards’ new Table A Item 20 (encroachment summary table) makes these findings clearer and easier to act on.

How do I verify a provider is licensed?

Cross-check the provider’s state license number with the appropriate state regulatory body. For land surveyors, this is the state’s Board of Professional Land Surveyors (sometimes combined with Engineers). For environmental consultants, most states do not require a specific Phase 1 ESA license but the consultant should have a relevant credential (P.G., P.E., or CIH) and the firm should be on lender pre-approved lists where applicable.