These national changes are designed to reduce risk, improve clarity, and help prevent last-minute issues at closing, but they may also extend project timelines and increase costs.
What’s new under the 2026 standards:
• More written explanations documenting boundary evidence and conclusions
• Clearer disclosure of measurement methods and accuracy
• Expanded documentation of fences, access, paths, and evidence of occupation
• More detailed identification and depiction of utilities
• Required documentation of verbal information from owners, tenants, or occupants
• Updated and expanded optional Table A items, often increasing scope
These changes mean additional fieldwork, documentation, and coordination, but the goal is a more thorough and defensible survey.
How we can help:
✔ Explain how the 2026 standards impact your specific project
✔ Help select the right Table A items early
✔ Coordinate survey scope and schedule with title, lenders, and closing timelines
✔ Keep projects moving — without surprises
If you have projects planned for 2026 or beyond, now is the time to plan ahead.
Contact us to help you navigate these new standards for your project!
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