Business Details
49 Years
experience
Professional Land Surveyors in Chattanooga, TN
True Line CO Land Surveyors was founded in 1977 to deliver comprehensive surveying and land planning services across private, commercial, and industrial sectors. With over 50 years of combined staff experience, we prioritize precision, clear communication, and client relationships. Our expertise spans boundary surveys, construction layout, ALTA/ACSM surveys, flood elevation certifications, and expert witness testimony. Licensed in Tennessee and Georgia, we adhere to rigorous technical and ethical standards while offering tailored solutions for subdivisions, utility projects, and flood studies.Our teams dedication to continuing education ensures compliance with evolving industry practices, including legal descriptions, wetlands management, and sedimentation control. We serve clients throughout Tennessee, Georgia, and the eastern United States, maintaining a legacy of accuracy and reliability since our inception.
Services
Boundary Surveys
Construction Layout
Mortgage Surveys
Subdivision Design
Topography Surveys
ALTA/ACSM Surveys
Legal Descriptions
Expert Testimony
Plot Plans
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in land surveying since 1977.
- Our team is licensed in both Tennessee and Georgia.
- We specialize in ALTA/ACSM land title surveys for commercial properties.
- We provide detailed flood elevation certificates and boundary dispute resolution.
- Our services include construction layout and topography surveys for precise planning.
Services
Boundary Surveys
Boundary surveys establish property lines and corners using legal records and field evidence. This service ensures compliance with state standards, resolves disputes, and supports land transactions. Clients receive certified markers and detailed maps for legal and construction purposes.
ALTA/ACSM Surveys
ALTA/ACSM surveys meet national standards for commercial property transactions. These detailed assessments identify easements, improvements, and encroachments, providing lenders and title companies with risk assessments. Certified reports ensure legal compliance and investment security.
Topography Surveys
Topography surveys map land contours, drainage patterns, and natural features. This data supports architectural planning, floodplain analysis, and construction projects, ensuring accurate grading and infrastructure development for residential and commercial sites.
Construction Layout
Construction layout services translate design plans into physical markers for buildings, roads, and utilities. Precise measurements ensure structures align with permits, reducing costly errors during development projects.
Mortgage Surveys
Mortgage surveys verify property boundaries and improvements for lenders. These surveys identify encroachments or issues affecting title insurance, ensuring compliance with Tennessee and Georgia requirements during real estate transactions.
People
Paul Glenn Jones
Owner and Professional Surveyor
Licensed in Tennessee and Georgia since 1969, Paul founded True Line CO Land Surveyors in 1977. He specializes in boundary surveys, legal descriptions, and expert testimony, with expertise in industrial and governmental projects.
Questions
When do I need a land survey?
Obtain a survey before purchasing property, constructing fences, or building a home to ensure boundary clarity and compliance with local ordinances.
What types of surveys do you offer?
We provide boundary surveys, mortgage surveys, ALTA/ACSM land title surveys, topography surveys, and construction layout surveys tailored to client needs.
What should I specify when hiring a surveyor?
Demand a written contract outlining services and costs, and verify the surveyor’s liability and workers’ compensation insurance coverage.
Does title insurance cover boundary issues?
Coverage depends on your policy type; consult a title attorney to understand protections under lenders’ or owners’ policies.
Why did a neighbor’s survey involve my property?
Surveyors examine adjacent properties to ensure accuracy, identify discrepancies, and comply with Georgia’s legal surveying standards.