A K-1 survey locates and marks the record property corners of a parcel. It is a standard service for real estate transactions and boundary verification throughout Hawaiʻi. A K-1 survey does not include a map or report nor the setting of permanent monuments.

(See K-2 survey or Boundary Survey)

A K-2 survey locates and marks the record property corners of a parcel. It is a standard service for real estate transactions and boundary verification throughout Hawaiʻi. A K-2 survey also includes a map and report noting any possible encroachments or improvements within 5 feet of the property line. A K-2 survey does not include the setting of permanent monuments.

(See Boundary Survey)

A topographic survey maps the natural and artificial features of a property. It may include features such as buildings, utilities, hardscape, trees, terrain, etc. A topographic survey provides a detailed representation of the property’s existing conditions and is commonly used for planning, design, permitting, grading, drainage, and construction purposes.

An ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey is a comprehensive boundary survey prepared in accordance with the current standards established by the American Land Title Association (ALTA) and the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS). It provides detailed information about a property’s boundaries, improvements, easements, rights-of-way, access, and other matters affecting the property that may be relevant to a title commitment. An ALTA/NSPS survey is typically prepared for commercial real estate transactions and provides lenders, title companies, attorneys, and property owners with a thorough understanding of the property and its relationship to matters identified in the title records.

An Elevation Certificate documents the elevation of a building and other relevant property features in relation to the applicable floodplain and Base Flood Elevation. It provides the elevation information required by FEMA and local agencies for floodplain management and may be used by property owners, lenders, and insurance providers to support flood insurance and other flood-related requirements.

An easement map identifies and depicts the location and extent of easements affecting a property. The map may be prepared using available title documents, recorded maps, surveys, and other relevant records to accurately illustrate existing easement rights, access, utilities, and other encumbrances affecting the property. We can also prepare maps and legal descriptions for proposed new easements, clearly defining the location and limits of the easement area for recording and other legal purposes.

An exhibit may be prepared to document specific features, conditions, or areas of a property. It may show features in relation to property boundaries, similar to a K-2 survey, but is not prepared specifically for a real estate transaction. Exhibits can be tailored to a variety of needs and may depict a small portion of a property, specific improvements, easements, encroachments, or other features relevant to the requested purpose.