Boundary Survey
Finds or sets your legal corners and shows the lines, fences, buildings and easements. Used for fences, additions, sales and disputes. From $1,025.
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Every survey type · Utah-licensed · Since 1975
Land Surveys in Utah
Boundary, ALTA, topographic, drone, construction, foundation and flood surveys, plus the plats and descriptions that go with them. Find the survey you need, what it shows and what it costs.
What's a land survey?
A licensed surveyor's measurement of your property, built from the deed,
recorded plats and evidence on the ground. Which type you need depends on
the question you're answering: where the lines are, what's on the land,
or where something will be built.
18 types
Surveys & survey documents
$1,025+
Boundary surveys, fixed fee
Utah PLS
Every survey stamped & filed
Since 1975
Family-run in Nephi, Utah
Pick by the question
Which Land Survey Do You Need?
Most people need one of three. A boundary survey answers "where are my lines?" for fences, additions, sales and disputes. An ALTA/NSPS survey answers a lender's and title insurer's questions on commercial property. A topographic survey answers "what's the shape of the land?" for design and drainage. Once you build, staking, foundation and as-built surveys keep construction on the plan.
01 · What most clients need
Core Land Survey Types
These six cover most Utah projects. Each links to a page with full pricing, timeline and process detail.
ALTA / NSPS Survey
Title-grade survey for commercial purchases and refinances: boundary plus the Table A items the lender selects. From $3,000.
ALTA Surveys →Topographic Survey
Elevations, contours and site features for grading, drainage, driveways and foundation design. Typically $1,500–$4,500.
Topographic Surveys →Drone / UAV Survey
Aerial mapping for large parcels, active construction and stockpile volumes. Often faster and cheaper on sites over 5 acres.
Drone Surveys →Construction Staking
Marks buildings, roads, utilities and grades on the ground so contractors build to the design.
Construction Staking →As-Built Survey
Records what was actually built for final inspections, certificates of occupancy and lenders.
As-Built Surveys →
02 · Side by side
Compare Land Survey Types & Costs
What each survey shows, who usually asks for it and where pricing starts. Your quote is always a fixed fee for your parcel.
| Survey | What It Shows | Usually Asked For By | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boundary | Corners, lines, fences, buildings, easements | Owners, buyers, cities | $1,025 |
| Topographic | Elevations, contours, drainage, features | Architects, engineers | $1,500 |
| ALTA / NSPS | Boundary plus Table A items | Lenders, title insurers | $3,000 |
| Construction staking | Stakes for buildings, roads, utilities | Contractors | By scope |
| Foundation survey | Foundation location & elevation | Inspectors, lenders | By scope |
| Elevation certificate | Building elevations vs. flood level | Insurers, floodplain managers | By scope |
| As-built | What was actually constructed | Cities, lenders, owners | By scope |
Half the work is research
A Survey Starts in the Records.
Before the crew sets up an instrument, the surveyor reads your deed, your neighbors' deeds, recorded plats and prior surveys. The fieldwork then finds the evidence on the ground, and the surveyor's job is to reconcile the two.
03 · For specific situations
Specialty Surveys & Survey Documents
Beyond the core types, these cover permits, flood zones, neighbors, development and earthwork.
Foundation Survey
Confirms a new foundation's location and elevation before framing. Learn more.
FEMA Elevation Certificate
For flood insurance, LOMAs and building in mapped flood zones. Learn more.
Lot-Line Adjustment
Moves or corrects a shared line between two parcels, then records it. Learn more.
Boundary Line Agreement
A recorded agreement fixing the line where records and fences disagree.
Subdivision Plat
Preliminary and final plats, roads and utilities for new lots. Learn more.
Subdivision Amendment
Vacating, adjusting or combining lots in an already recorded subdivision.
Condominium Plat
Units, common areas and limited common areas defined for recording. Learn more.
Easement Surveys
Surveys and descriptions for access, utility and ditch easements. Learn more.
Legal Descriptions
Surveyor-written descriptions for deeds, splits and contracts.
Slope & Volume Calculations
Cut and fill, stockpile volumes and surface comparisons.
Survey Review & Consulting
Independent review when a prior survey is questioned or records conflict.
Interior Floor Plans
Field-measured floor plans for leases, renovations or insurance.
04 · The finished survey
What You Receive.
A boundary survey package typically includes the items below. ALTA, topographic and construction surveys add their own detail on top.
Corner monuments: found or newly set, marked with the surveyor's cap.
Lines & dimensions: bearings, distances and area.
Improvements: buildings, fences and driveways near the lines.
Easements: recorded easements that affect use of the land.
Encroachments: anything crossing a line, in either direction.
Stamp & filing: sealed by a Utah PLS and filed with the county.
05 · What to expect
How a Land Survey Works
Every survey follows the same path, from the first call to the filed map. For a step-by-step checklist, see how to order a land survey.
1
Scope & Quote
Your goal, parcel and deadline set the survey type and fixed fee.
2
Records Research
Deeds, plats, prior surveys and corner records.
3
Fieldwork
GNSS, total station or drone measurements on site.
4
Analysis & Map
Record and field evidence reconciled; map drafted.
5
Stamp & File
Sealed by a Utah PLS and filed with the county.
06 · Before you hire
How to Choose a Land Surveyor.
Only a Utah-licensed Professional Land Surveyor can set corners and sign a survey that lenders, title companies and building departments accept. Beyond the license, compare quotes on scope, not just price: two quotes for "a survey" can describe very different work.
Ask Before You Sign
Licensed in Utah? Ask for the PLS license number.
Fixed fee? Or hourly with extras?
Corners set? Are missing corners included?
Deliverables? Map, description, digital files?
Filed? Will the survey be filed with the county?
Timeline? Does it meet your closing or permit date?
07 · Where we work
Residential & Commercial Surveys Across Utah
From our Nephi office, crews work across Juab, Utah, Sanpete, Millard, Sevier, Salt Lake, Carbon and Emery counties. See every county and city we serve on our services page.
Homeowners
Fences, additions, home purchases, lot splits and foundation surveys for new homes.
Builders, Developers & Businesses
ALTA surveys, subdivisions, staking and as-builts under one contract.
08 · Learn more
Land Survey Guides
Plain-language answers before you order a survey.
Guide
Types of Land Surveys Explained
How each survey type is used in civil engineering.
GuideWhat Is a Boundary Survey?
What the surveyor does and what you get.
CostUtah Survey Cost Guide
Typical ranges and what changes the price.
ProcessHow to Order a Land Survey
What to have ready before you call.
BuildingFoundation Surveys
What the inspector checks after the pour.
All servicesSurveying & Engineering Services
Every Ludlow service, including civil engineering.
09 · Direct answers
Land Survey FAQ
Questions homeowners, buyers and builders ask most.
What is a land survey?
A land survey is a licensed surveyor's measurement of a property, based on the deed, recorded plats and evidence on the ground. Depending on the type, it locates the legal boundary, maps buildings and features, records elevations or marks where something will be built.
Which land survey do I need?
For a fence, addition or dispute, a boundary survey. For a commercial purchase with a lender, an ALTA/NSPS survey. For designing a home, driveway or drainage, a topographic survey. For construction, staking and often a foundation survey. If you're unsure, call (435) 623-0897 and we'll tell you.
How much does a land survey cost in Utah?
Ludlow boundary surveys start at $1,025, topographic surveys typically run $1,500–$4,500 and ALTA surveys start at $3,000. Size, terrain, records and travel set the final price, and every quote is a fixed fee. See the Utah survey cost guide for full ranges.
How long does a land survey take?
Most residential boundary surveys take 1–3 weeks from approval. ALTA surveys typically take 3–6 weeks. Staking and foundation surveys are scheduled to your construction dates.
What should I do if my neighbor disputes the property line?
Start with your deed and any existing survey. A licensed surveyor can re-establish the corners and prepare a current, stamped survey, which is the strongest factual basis for a conversation, mediation or, if needed, legal counsel.
Can I survey my own property?
You can measure for your own planning, but only a Utah-licensed Professional Land Surveyor can set corners and prepare a survey that lenders, title companies and building departments accept.
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 happens if I buy property without a survey?
You may not learn about encroachments, unrecorded fences, easements or setback problems until after closing, when they're harder and more expensive to fix. A survey before closing shows what you're actually buying.
Licensed Utah Land Surveying · Since 1975
Tell Us the Project. We'll Match the Survey.
Send the address or parcel number, what you're planning and any deadline. We'll recommend the right survey and send a fixed-fee quote.
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