Subdivisional Surveys

Subdivisional surveys in North Georgia provide the boundary, layout, and legal documentation required to divide land into lots for sale, development, or conveyance.

Subdivisional Surveys in North Georgia: Quick View

Who:

Developers, landowners, builders, investors.

What you get:

• Boundary surveys for parent parcels and proposed lots

• Lot layouts, road alignments, and access shown
• Easements and right-of-way information identified
• Recorded plat suitable for local and county approval

Why it matters:

Land cannot be legally divided or recorded without a compliant survey. Subdivisional surveys support planning approvals, plat recording, and clear lot boundaries before lots are sold or developed.

Timeline:

Varies by project size.

Costs:

Based on scope. Call for quote. 

Why Subdivisional Surveys Matter Before You Submit Anything

Subdivisional surveys provide the legal and spatial framework required for orderly land divisions and future developments. Subdivision approval is strict.

Counties reject plats for incorrect lot dimensions, closure errors, missing easements, or noncompliance with zoning rules — and every rejection adds one to two months to your project timeline.

Many jurisdictions also charge $200–$350 for additional reviews after the first submittal.

While you wait, your project incurs carrying costs: interest on acquisition loans, taxes, delayed lot sales, and postponed construction.

A “simple” plat correction can ripple through an entire development schedule.

Subdivision mistakes are not clerical errors.

They are avoidable delays that cost real money.

What’s Included

A subdivisional survey establishes legally accurate lot boundaries and prepares the plats required for planning and zoning approval.

We verify measurements against your deed, confirm acreage and closure, and ensure the layout complies with county subdivision regulations.

Deliverables typically include:

• Measured boundary and parcel data
• Lot dimensions and acreage verification
• Roadway, right-of-way, and easement identification
• Setback and zoning requirement integration
• Filing-ready subdivision plats for review and recordation

We coordinate with engineers, planners, and county reviewers so your plat is accurate before it ever goes to the approval desk.

What Happens When Plats Are Wrong

A rejected plat restarts the review clock. Each revision can add 30–60 days, and some counties won’t reconsider a “substantially similar” denied plat for up to one year.

These delays push back construction starts, builder contracts, and every future closing tied to the project.

Getting the plat right the first time keeps your development moving.

Accurate subdivision surveys are the foundation for successful land development.

Call to Discuss Your Project

706.979.6009

We’ll assess your site, confirm your county requirements, and provide a clear path to an approvable plat.