Category 1A Survey in San Antonio, TX
Need a Category 1A Land Title Survey for a real estate closing? Alliance Land Surveyors delivers TSPS-standard surveys that title companies accept — for residential and commercial transactions throughout San Antonio and Bexar County.
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What Is a Category 1A Land Title Survey?
A Category 1A survey is the Texas state standard for land title surveys, defined by the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors (TSPS) Manual of Practice. It is the most comprehensive survey category in the TSPS system and is the survey type Texas title companies rely on to issue title insurance.
The Category 1A survey provides a thorough investigation of all factors affecting boundary locations, ownership lines, rights-of-way, and easements. It includes boundary determination, improvement locations, easement research from the title commitment, and a metes and bounds description of the property. The surveyor certifies that the survey complies with the current TSPS Manual of Practice requirements.
If you're closing on a residential or commercial property in San Antonio and the title company has requested a "land title survey" or "Category 1A survey," this is the service you need. Alliance Land Surveyors delivers Category 1A surveys that pass title company review the first time.
Category 1A conditions (based on property location):
| Condition | Setting | Typical Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Condition I | Urban Business District | Downtown, dense commercial areas |
| Condition II | Urban | City neighborhoods, urban lots |
| Condition III | Suburban | Suburban subdivisions, most SA residential |
| Condition IV | Rural | Acreage, farms, ranch land |
Each condition has different precision requirements. The surveyor determines which condition applies based on the property's location. Most San Antonio residential surveys fall under Condition II or III.
How Category 1A Compares to ALTA/NSPS Surveys
Texas lenders and title companies may request either a Category 1A or an ALTA survey. Here's how they compare.
| Feature | Category 1A (TSPS) | ALTA/NSPS Survey |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Texas (TSPS Manual of Practice) | National (ALTA/NSPS) |
| Boundary determination | Yes | Yes |
| Improvement locations | Yes | Yes |
| Title commitment review | Yes | Yes |
| Easement research | Yes | Yes (per Schedule B-II) |
| Metes and bounds description | Yes — required | Not always |
| Table A optional items | N/A | Yes — up to 19 items |
| Precision conditions | 4 conditions by location | Single standard |
| Accepted by TX title companies | Yes | Yes |
| Required by national lenders | Sometimes | Often preferred |
| Best for | TX residential & commercial closings | National/institutional transactions |
Not sure which your lender or title company requires? Call (210) 369-9509 — we'll confirm the right scope before we start.
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TSPS Category 1A Land Title Surveys for San Antonio
Residential from $400. Commercial from $1,500. Accepted by every TX title company.
