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How to Order a Land Survey in Utah
What to have ready, how to request a quote, how to prepare your property and what happens on survey day, from the first call to the stamped map.
Short answer:
call (435) 623-0897, use our online quote form or email us with your
property address or parcel number, what you’re trying to do and any
deadline. We’ll confirm the right survey and send a fixed-fee quote,
usually within one business day.
3 ways
Phone, online form or email
1 day
Typical quote turnaround
Fixed fee
Price in writing before work
1–3 weeks
Typical residential delivery
Start with the goal
What to Tell Us When You Order
You don’t need to know the survey’s technical name. Tell us what you’re trying to do (build, fence, sell, buy, split land or satisfy a lender) and who asked for the survey. The building department, title company or lender often has specific requirements, and those decide the scope. With the goal, the parcel and any deadline, we can quote accurately the first time.
01 · The process
Ordering a Survey in Five Steps
From your first call to the stamped map in your hands.
2
Share the Parcel
Address or parcel number, plus any documents.
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Get a Fixed Quote
Scope, price and timing in writing.
4
Approve & Schedule
We research records and set a field date.
5
Survey & Delivery
Fieldwork, stamped map and county filing.
02 · Checklist
What to Have Ready
Only the first item is required. The rest help us scope the work and quote it accurately.
Address or Parcel Number
Found on your tax notice or the county parcel map.
Deed or Title Commitment
Shows the legal description and any easements.
Prior Survey or Plat
An older survey or subdivision plat speeds research.
Your Goal & Deadline
Closing, permit or construction dates shape the schedule.
Lender or City Requirements
Checklists, Table A items or permit conditions.
Gates, Pets & Contacts
Gate codes, dogs, and who to call on survey day.
03 · Choose how
Three Ways to Order
Use whichever is easiest. Every request gets the same review and a written fixed-fee quote.
Call Our Nephi Office
Talk to our team about your property and goal. Most questions about which survey you need are settled in a few minutes.
Call (435) 623-0897 →Online Quote Form
Enter your contact details, the property and the survey or goal. We’ll follow up with a fixed-fee quote.
Request a Quote Online →Email Your Files
Send deeds, title commitments, plans or lender checklists along with your request so we can scope everything at once.
travis@ludlowengineers.com →
Before the crew arrives
Most of the Work Starts at the Desk.
Once you approve the quote, we pull your deed, neighboring deeds, plats and prior surveys. That research tells the crew what to look for, so the field day goes quickly and the result holds up.
04 · Get ready
How to Prepare Your Property for a Survey
A few simple steps make survey day faster and safer.
Unlock Gates
Make sure the crew can reach every corner, or share gate codes.
Keep Pets Inside
Dogs and livestock should be secured on survey day.
Mark Wells & Septic
Tell us about tanks, wells or anything to avoid.
Point Out Old Pins
Tell us where you’ve seen markers, but don’t dig them up or move them.
Mow Near Corners
Tall grass and brush slow the search for monuments.
Give Them a Heads-Up
The crew may need to check corners on adjoining lots.
05 · On site
What to Expect on Survey Day.
Most residential field work takes a few hours to a day, depending on lot size and how many corners need to be found or set.
Call ahead: we confirm the field date with you.
You don’t need to be home: as long as the crew has access.
Corner search: on your lot, along the street and nearby lots.
New monuments: capped rebar set where corners are missing.
Stakes & flags: lath and flagging on request, so you can see the line.
Leave them in place: don’t pull stakes or pins after we leave.
06 · Typical timing
What Happens After You Order
Typical timing for a residential boundary survey. Tell us about any deadline and we’ll plan around it.
| Stage | Typical Timing | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
| Quote | ~1 business day | Scope and fixed fee sent in writing |
| Research | A few days | Deeds, plats and prior surveys reviewed |
| Fieldwork | 5–10 business days out | Crew scheduled after approval |
| Delivery | 1–3 weeks total | Stamped map and any digital files |
| County filing | Within 90 days | Map filed per Utah Code § 17-73-504 |
08 · Direct answers
Ordering a Survey: FAQ
Common questions before and after you order.
How do I order a land survey?
Call (435) 623-0897, use the quote form on our contact page, or email us. Give us the property address or parcel number, what you’re trying to do and any deadline. We’ll confirm the right survey and send a fixed-fee quote, usually within one business day.
What information do I need to order a survey?
At minimum, the address or parcel number and your goal (fence, sale, building permit, split, loan). A deed, title commitment, prior survey or lender checklist helps us scope it accurately, plus any gate codes or access notes.
How do I prepare my property for a survey?
Unlock gates, keep pets inside, and let us know about septic tanks, wells or anything we should avoid. If you know where old corner pins are, tell us, but don’t dig them out or move them. Mowing tall grass near corners helps.
Do I need to be home during the survey?
No. As long as the crew can reach the property and corners safely, you don’t need to be there. We’ll call ahead with the field date.
Will the surveyor go onto my neighbor’s property?
Sometimes. Finding your corners can mean locating monuments on adjoining lots or along the street. Crews are respectful of neighbors’ property, and a quick heads-up to your neighbors helps.
How long after I order will the survey be done?
Quotes usually go out within one business day. Fieldwork typically starts within 5–10 business days of approval, and most residential boundary surveys are delivered in 1–3 weeks. Tell us about any closing or permit date and we’ll plan around it.
What will I receive when the survey is finished?
A stamped survey map from a Utah-licensed Professional Land Surveyor, new corner monuments where they were missing, and, on request, digital files. Boundary surveys are also filed with the county within 90 days.
How much does it cost to order a survey?
Ludlow boundary surveys start at $1,025, and every job is quoted as a fixed fee before any work starts. See the Utah survey cost guide for typical ranges by survey type.
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Ready to Order Your Survey?
Send your address or parcel number and what you’re planning. We’ll confirm the right survey and send a fixed-fee quote, usually within one business day.