Platting Services in Harris County
A plat is the legal document that defines how a property can be developed. It establishes boundaries, utility easements and building lines, and cities, counties and MUDs often require one before a property can be built on or subdivided. We prepare the plat and carry it through approval.
- 50+ years of engineering experience
- Family-owned in Channelview, TX
- Licensed installers and engineers in Texas
- 9 communities served, including Channelview, Baytown & Crosby
Who it's for
- Owners subdividing a tract into lots
- Buyers or builders of a tract that has never been platted
- Commercial owners who need a plat before obtaining a building permit
- Owners combining lots or relocating a lot line (replat)
What's included
- A review of the property’s current configuration and the reviewing agency’s requirements
- Preparation of the plat drawing, including boundaries, easements and building lines
- Submittal to the city, county or MUD and responses to review comments
- Coordination of the drainage and utility requirements associated with the plat
How it works
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Property review
We review the property’s current configuration and determine which agency has approval authority.
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Survey and drawing
The plat is prepared from a boundary survey and shows lots, easements and building lines.
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Submittal
We submit the plat and address the reviewer’s comments.
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Approval and recording
Once approved, the plat is recorded with the county and the property is ready for permitting.
Questions about platting
Is a plat the same as a survey?
No. A survey measures existing conditions on the property. A plat is the legal document that establishes how the property can be developed, including lot lines, utility easements and building setbacks. It is based on a survey but must be approved by a city, county or MUD.
Does my property need to be platted?
If you are subdividing, or if the property has never been platted and you need a building permit, a plat is likely required. The requirements depend on whether the property is within city limits, a city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), a MUD or unincorporated county.
What is a replat?
A replat revises a recorded plat, for example to combine or divide lots, or to relocate a lot line or easement.
How long does platting take?
The timeline depends on the agency’s review schedule and the number of review cycles. We provide a realistic estimate once the reviewing agency is confirmed.