Hydrographic

Land surveying questions, answered

Frequently asked questions

What does ATHCA Surveying do?
ATHCA Surveying is a Florida land surveying, mapping, and geospatial firm. It provides aerial, terrestrial, and hydrographic surveys, including boundary, topographic, and ALTA/NSPS surveys and construction staking, for residential and commercial property.
What areas does ATHCA Surveying serve?
ATHCA Surveying serves residential and commercial clients across Florida and is based in Sarasota.
Is ATHCA Surveying licensed?
Yes. ATHCA Surveying is a licensed Florida surveying firm, with a team of licensed surveyors handling boundary, ALTA, topographic, aerial, terrestrial, and hydrographic work.
How do I get a survey quote?
Send your property location, survey type, and timeline through the contact form, or call 941-415-4816 to scope your project and request a quote.
What types of land surveys does ATHCA provide in Florida?
ATHCA provides boundary surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, and construction staking, plus aerial, terrestrial, and hydrographic surveying for larger projects.
What is an ALTA/NSPS survey and when do I need one?
An ALTA/NSPS survey is a detailed land title survey built to national standards. It is usually required for commercial real estate transactions, financing, and title insurance. ATHCA performs ALTA/NSPS surveys for commercial property across Florida.
What is the difference between a boundary survey and a topographic survey?
A boundary survey establishes the legal property lines and corners of a parcel. A topographic survey maps the elevation, contours, and physical features of the land for design and engineering. Many projects need both.
What technology does ATHCA use for surveying?
ATHCA uses UAS drone mapping and photogrammetry for aerial work, robotic total stations and high-precision GNSS positioning for terrestrial work, and multibeam and single-beam sonar for hydrographic surveys.
How do I request a survey quote from ATHCA?
Submit the project request form on this page or call 941-415-4816 . Include the property location, the survey type, and your timeline so the project can be scoped accurately.
What information do you need to quote a survey?
The property address or parcel number, the type of survey, the intended use such as a closing, permit, or construction, and your target timeline.
What areas does ATHCA cover?
ATHCA Surveying serves clients across Florida for residential and commercial property and is based in Sarasota at 4813 Andrew Avenue.
What makes ATHCA Surveying different?
ATHCA is a full-service surveying and mapping company with over 20 years of experience. We handle aerial, terrestrial, and hydrographic work, take on projects of any size, and keep the process clear so you can make informed decisions.
Does ATHCA handle residential and commercial surveys?
Yes. We work on residential and commercial property across Florida and can help with any size project, from buying a property to planning construction to boundary markings and measurements.