Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Alberta Land Surveyor?
The Practice of Cadastral Surveying is restricted to members of the Alberta Land Surveyors Association (ALSA) under Section 3 of the Land Surveyors Act. An Alberta Land Surveyor has exclusive field of practice in the practice of land surveying as defined in Section 1 of the Act. In addition to the practice of land surveying; Alberta Land Surveyors are also entitled to practice in the general field of surveying.
What is a Canada Lands Surveyor?
Canada Lands Surveyors are licensed to engage in Cadastral Surveying on Canada Lands by the Association of Canada Lands Surveyors (ACLS). Canada Lands are defined in Section 24 of the Canada Lands Surveys Act as lands situated within Indian Reserves, National Parks, Yukon, NWT or Nunavut, etc..
How much does a survey cost?
The costs associated for a survey project will be determined by the nature and complexity of the survey work required. Price can be dependent on a number of factors such as terrain, size of property, location, complexity, etc. All aspects of the survey will be discussed before the work is undertaken so that all clients understand the total costs for their particular project.
What is a Real Property Report?
A Real Property Report (RPR) is a legal document that illustrates the location of visible improvements relative to property boundaries. It takes the form of a plan and can be relied upon by the seller, buyer, lender and a municipality as an accurate representation of all improvements on your property.
What is a Subdivision?
A Subdivision is the dividing of a single parcel of land into two or more parcels (including lot line adjustments) with each given a separate title. Approval and endorsement is required by the local municipality before a subdivision can be registered with the Alberta Land Titles Office (LTO).
What is the difference between an Easement and Right of Way?
An Easement or Right of Way is an agreement that confers on an individual, company or municipality the right to use a landowners property in some way.
- Examples of an Easement - Utilities, Pathways/Walkways, Access Road, etc...
- Examples of an Right of Way - Power Lines, Water Lines, Utility Corridors, etc..
What is Lot Grading?
Lot Grading is the shaping and sloping of the ground to control and direct surface water runoff from houses and buildings to desired discharge points. A Lot Grading Certificate (Rough/Final) is a document that can be prepared by an Alberta Land Surveyor for submission to the municipality for inspection and approval.