The Benefits Of Modern Technology In Commercial Land Surveying

09/30/2026 11:28 AM Mark Goodman

If you are purchasing commercial real estate or hoping to remove exceptions from a potential title insurance policy, you’ll likely have a survey conducted on a prospective property. Land surveys can tell us a lot about the property, including but not limited to boundary information, property slope and elevation changes, zoning classifications, the existence of easements and other physical aspects about the property, so there’s no wonder that they are popular for investors hoping to learn more about the commercial space.

Surveying a property isn’t an easy process, especially when you consider that “good enough” simply won’t cut it when it comes to establishing a property line or slope accuracy to assist in the creation of new construction on the property. However, modern technology is making life a little easier on surveyors and contractors who need information to be precise. We explain how modern technology is making accurate commercial surveys more easy to come by.

Commercial properties are oftentimes large and not always easy to navigate on foot because of elevation changes or other environmental features on the property. Instead of walking the property and using metal measuring tape like in years past, now much more accurate information can be obtained with greater ease. Let’s look at some of the ways modern technology is making commercial surveying easier and more accurate:

Improved Accuracy - Advanced imaging technologies like global positioning systems and laser measuring tools mean that surveyors can get measurements down to the centimeter with only the push of a button on a well-positioned device.
Faster Results - Back in the day, it could easily take weeks to fully survey a property, and that time will be factored into the cost to conduct a survey. Nowadays surveys can be conducted much quicker thanks to drones and other equipment that can accurately map a property without requiring the surveyor to walk all over the property for days. That helps your bottom line when ordering a survey.
Surveyor Safety - Surveyors are also much less likely to get injured than they were in the past when they oftentimes had to navigate treacherous terrain on foot. Drones, satellite imaging and other remote surveying tools mean surveyors no longer have to risk their health navigating dangerous terrain on a property.

Overall, surveys can be conducted much faster and more accurately than in the past, and that’s essential for prospective buyers who want to save money on survey costs but ensure they are working with the most up-to-date and accurate information. We’ve worked with countless surveyors who are great at their job, and if you need assistance connecting with a surveyor as part of your next commercial acquisition, reach out to the team at Commercial Partners today at (612) 337-2470.