& Land Surveying
Utah Land Surveyors & Civil Engineers.
Boundary, topographic, ALTA and foundation surveys, plus civil site design, from a family-run firm in Nephi. We're in the center of the state, so most of Utah is within about three hours of our office, and every job gets a fixed fee before fieldwork starts.
4.9 on Google77 reviews
Surveying, Engineering and Drafting. One Firm.
Most projects need more than one of these. A home on a sloped lot needs a boundary, a topo, a site plan and a foundation survey; a land split needs a survey and a plat. We handle them together, so nothing gets lost between firms.
Land Surveying
- Boundary & property line surveys
- Topographic surveys
- ALTA / NSPS surveys
- Foundation surveys & construction staking
- Drone (UAV) mapping
Civil Engineering
- Site plans & grading
- Drainage & stormwater
- Subdivision design & platting
- Water & sewer design
- Agency review support
Drafting & Inspections
- House plans & as-built drawings
- FHA manufactured-home foundation certifications
- Flood elevation certificates
- Lot-line adjustments
- Well proofs
From the Middle of Utah, to Most of It.
Nephi sits on I-15 in the center of the state. The same crews work the Wasatch Front, central Utah and the Wasatch Back, and we schedule trips to the far corners of the state. Travel is always shown as its own line on your quote.
Know What You're Paying Before We Start.
Every quote is a fixed fee for your parcel. These are typical starting points; your price depends on the lot, the records and the terrain.
Boundary Surveys
Corners found or set, fences and buildings located, and the map filed with the county as Utah law requires.
Boundary surveys →Topographic Surveys
Contours, elevations and site features for architects, engineers and sloped-lot homes.
Topographic surveys →ALTA / NSPS Surveys
Title-grade surveys for commercial purchases, refinancing and development.
ALTA surveys →Foundation Surveys & Staking
House corners staked before you dig, then location and elevation confirmed after the pour.
Foundation surveys →Subdivisions & Lot Splits
Plats, lot splits and lot-line adjustments prepared for city and county approval.
Subdivision design →Civil Site Plans
Grading, drainage and utility plans stamped by a Utah PE for your building permit.
Site planning →Ranges are 2026 planning numbers for typical residential parcels. See the Utah survey cost guide for what changes the price.
A Family Firm, Surveying Utah Since 1975.
Ludlow Engineering started in Nephi in 1975 and is still run by the Ludlow family. When you call, you talk to the people who will research your parcel, run the crew and stamp the map.
- Licensed professionals. Surveys are directed by Daryl Penrod, Professional Land Surveyor, State of Utah No. 5331527. Engineering is stamped by J. Brett Ludlow, Professional Engineer, State of Utah.
- Survey and engineering together. Our surveyors and engineers share one office, so site plans are built on our own survey data.
- Filed and on record. Every boundary survey is filed with the county within 90 days, as Utah Code § 17-73-504 requires.
From Your Call to a Filed Map.
Most residential boundary surveys are finished in one to three weeks from approval.
Tell Us the Parcel
Address or parcel number, what you're planning, and any deadline.
Get a Fixed Fee
Scope, schedule and price in writing, usually within one business day.
Research & Fieldwork
Deeds, plats and prior surveys pulled, then corners searched, measured and set.
Stamped & Filed
Stamped map or plans delivered to you, and boundary surveys filed with the county.
Straight Answers to Common Questions.
Plain-language guides to what surveys cost, what you get and when you need one.
How Much Does a Land Survey Cost in Utah?
Typical ranges by survey type and what pushes a price up or down.
Read the cost guide →
Foundation Surveys for Utah Building Permits
What the inspector checks after the pour, and how to schedule it around your build.
Read the foundation guide →ALTA / NSPS Surveys Explained
What lenders and title companies require, and how to keep the scope under control.
Read about ALTA surveys →A Boundary Survey, Done Properly.
Fences, sheds, driveways and new homes go in the wrong place when nobody checks the line. A boundary survey finds or sets your corners, shows what's on and near the line, and puts a stamped map on the county record.
Boundary Survey Details →Frequently Asked Questions.
Where is Ludlow Engineering located?
Our office is at 1451 S. Main in Nephi, Utah. From the center of the state we reach Utah County in about 45 minutes and Salt Lake, Price and Richfield in about an hour and a half, and we schedule trips farther out.
How much does a land survey cost in Utah?
Boundary surveys on recorded subdivision lots start at $1,025. Older town lots, acreage and steep mountain lots cost more, and ALTA and engineering work is quoted by scope. Every quote is a fixed fee.
How long does a survey take?
Most residential boundary surveys are finished in one to three weeks from approval. Rush scheduling is sometimes possible; ask when you call.
Do you do civil engineering as well as surveying?
Yes. Our engineers design site plans, grading and drainage, subdivisions and water and sewer systems, using survey data from our own crews.
Is my survey filed with the county?
Yes. Utah Code Section 17-73-504 requires the surveyor to file a map of a boundary survey with the county within 90 days of establishing or re-establishing a boundary.
What do clients say about Ludlow Engineering?
We have a 4.9-star rating from 77 reviews on Google. You can read them on our Google Business Profile.
What do I need to request a quote?
The property address or parcel number, what you're planning (selling, building, splitting, settling a fence line) and any deadline. A copy of your deed or title report helps but isn't required.
Tell Us About Your Property.
Rated 4.9 by 77 clients on GoogleRead the reviewsSend the address or parcel number and what you're planning. We'll confirm the right survey or design service and send a fixed fee before any fieldwork.
Recommended Pages
Licensed Utah Surveyors & Engineers Since 1975.
Ludlow Engineering has surveyed and engineered Utah property for 51 years. Every survey and plan is prepared under a licensed professional, not handed off.
Daryl Penrod
Professional Land SurveyorState of Utah No. 5331527
Directs our boundary, topographic, ALTA and subdivision surveys.
J. Brett Ludlow
Professional EngineerState of Utah
Stamps our site plans, foundation designs and civil engineering.
Travis Ludlow
Partner & Managing MemberMBA
Managing Member of Ludlow Engineers and Associates
Where we work
Projects in 19 Utah counties since 2000, from our office in the center of the state.
- Subdivision & plattingNephi, Juab County
- Site planSantaquin, Utah County
- Survey projectPerry, Box Elder County
- Subdivision & plattingFillmore, Millard County
- Subdivision & plattingNephi, Juab County
Counts come from Ludlow Engineering's project records (2000–present, updated Oct 2026). Client names are never shown.