Boundary surveys in Ephraim
Corners found or set, and the deed compared with fences and buildings. From $1,025, filed with the county. 72 Ephraim boundary surveys in our records.
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Ephraim · Snow College · Central Sanpete Valley
Land Survey Company in Ephraim, Utah. Homes, Rentals, Plats and Subdivisions.
Boundary, foundation and topographic surveys, plus site plans and plats for duplexes, apartments and subdivisions in Ephraim and central Sanpete County, stamped by a licensed Utah Professional Land Surveyor. 217 Ephraim jobs in our records, most recently in 2026.
Match the survey to the project
Which Survey Do You Need in Ephraim?
A single-family home needs a boundary survey and site plan, staking and a foundation survey. A duplex, fourplex or apartment project adds topography and an engineered site plan for city review, and, if units will be sold separately, a condominium or subdivision plat. Older lots near Main Street usually need a boundary survey before a fence, sale or addition.
As home to Snow College and one of Sanpete County’s largest towns, Ephraim sees steady demand for homes, rentals and multifamily projects.
- Our records217 Ephraim jobs · 1,875 in Sanpete County
- Boundary surveyFrom $1,025 · 1–3 weeks
- Records keptSanpete County Recorder, Manti
- QuoteFixed fee, survey and engineering together
01 · Rentals & multifamily
Duplex, Fourplex and Apartment Projects in Ephraim
With Snow College in town, rental and multifamily housing is one of Ephraim’s most common project types. Here’s what a typical project needs from survey and engineering.
- Boundary & topo: lines, setbacks and grades for design.
- Site plan: parking, access, utilities and drainage for city review.
- Staking: building corners and utilities set for the contractor.
- Foundation survey: location and elevation before framing.
- Condo or subdivision plat: if units will be sold separately.
- As-built: final conditions for city sign-off.
One Team, Lot to Plat
Survey, site plan, staking and plat from one firm under one fixed-fee quote, so city comments don’t bounce between companies.
(435) 623-0897More: condominium platting · condominium plat guide · foundation surveys
02 · What we do in Ephraim
Survey & Engineering Services in Ephraim
Surveys stamped by a Utah PLS; site plans and subdivision designs stamped by our Professional Engineer.
Site plans
Engineered site plans for homes, multifamily and commercial buildings. Residential $1,500–$3,500; small commercial $3,000–$7,500.
Site planning & design →Foundation surveys
Foundation location and top-of-foundation elevation verified before framing. $800–$2,000.
Foundation surveys →Subdivision design & platting
Lot layout, roads, utilities and the recorded plat. 27 Ephraim subdivision jobs in our records.
Subdivision design →Condominium plats
Units and common areas defined so they can be sold separately, like a 2024 condominium plat and site plan in Ephraim.
Condominium platting →Construction staking
Building, curb and utility stakes to keep construction on plan, like curb and gutter set in 2025.
Staking & grade control →ALTA/NSPS surveys
Title-grade surveys for lenders and buyers. 7 Ephraim ALTAs in our records, most recently in 2025.
ALTA surveys →As-built surveys
Final conditions for city sign-off, like a 2026 as-built in Ephraim.
As-built surveys →Elevation certificates
FEMA elevation certificates for insurance and lenders, $400–$700.
Elevation certificates →03 · From our files
217 Jobs in Ephraim
Real work with the section or lot it’s in, without client names.
217Ephraim jobs
72Ephraim boundary surveys
27Subdivision & platting jobs
2026Most recent Ephraim survey
- Ephraim · 2026A subdivision and an as-built in Section 33, a boundary in Section 10, a one-lot subdivision in Section 1, a boundary with new descriptions in Section 34 (filed), staking, a day care center project, and structural plans and review.
- Ephraim · 2025An ALTA/NSPS survey in Section 13; a boundary with topo, utilities and improvements, curb and gutter staking, and a boundary with topo and aerial mapping in Section 33; a site plan; a flood certificate; and filed boundaries in Sections 10 and 15.
- Ephraim · 2024A condominium plat with a site plan, two three-lot subdivisions, construction staking, a boundary and lot split, and filed boundaries including one with topo in Section 33.
- Ephraim · 2022–2023An ALTA with boundary and topo (2023); a north Ephraim water line and road cross-sections tied into existing utilities (2022); a filed five-acre parcel; a subdivision with topo and utilities; and an agricultural division.
- Ephraim · 2019–2021A subdivision and a subdivision amendment in Section 33, a boundary adjustment, site plans, and boundary and topo surveys.
- HousingApartment and condominium projects going back to 2001 and earlier.
- By the numbers217 Ephraim jobs in our records, including 72 boundary surveys and 27 subdivision jobs, and 1,875 across Sanpete County.
04 · Local survey conditions
What Shapes an Ephraim Survey?
As Ephraim grows, farm ground and bench land at the edge of town are being divided into new lots, while older blocks near Main Street keep their pioneer-era lines.
Historic town blocks
Older lots near Main Street trace back to the original townsite plat.
Lot conversions
Older homes converted to rentals often need updated surveys and site plans.
New subdivisions
Recent plats with fresh pins make for quicker boundary surveys.
Sloped lots east of town
Topography drives drainage and foundation design toward the mountains.
Ditches & canals
Irrigation ditches bring easements to many town and farm parcels.
Fields becoming lots
Section-line farm parcels being split for new homes at the edge of town.
05 · 2026 Ephraim planning ranges
How Much Does a Land Survey Cost in Ephraim?
Every quote is a fixed fee, with travel shown on its own line.
| Survey type | Typical range | Typical Ephraim situation |
|---|---|---|
| Platted lot boundary | $1,025–$1,800 | Lot in a recorded subdivision |
| Older in-town lot | $1,800–$2,500+ | Townsite block near Main Street |
| Boundary, 1–5 acres | $2,000–$4,000 | Farm ground at the edge of town |
| Topographic survey | $1,500–$4,500 | New home or multifamily design |
| Foundation survey / house staking | $800–$2,000 | Permit and lender sign-off |
| Residential site plan | $1,500–$3,500 | Single-family or duplex |
| Small commercial site plan | $3,000–$7,500 | Fourplex, apartments or a small commercial building |
| ALTA/NSPS survey | $3,000–$8,000+ | Commercial purchase or refinance |
Condominium and subdivision plats are quoted from the number of units or lots. More: 2026 Utah survey costs · how long a survey takes
06 · Sanpete County records
Records in Manti, Filed With the County
Ephraim deeds, plats and prior surveys are held by the Sanpete County Recorder at 160 North Main in Manti, seven miles south.
Deeds & plats.
Your deed, adjoining deeds and the town or subdivision plat.
Prior surveys.
Earlier filed surveys and corner records, including our own.
Measured on site.
Pins, fences and buildings located and compared with the record.
Map of record.
Stamped map delivered and filed with Sanpete County within 90 days (Utah Code § 17-73-504).
07 · Sanpete Valley
Ephraim and Its Neighbors
Ephraim sits in the middle of Sanpete Valley, so our crews often schedule Ephraim work alongside jobs in Manti and the north valley.
08 · Direct answers
Ephraim Land Survey FAQ
How much does a land survey cost in Ephraim, Utah?
Boundary surveys on platted lots typically run $1,025–$1,800, older in-town lots $1,800–$2,500 or more, and 1–5 acres $2,000–$4,000. Every quote is a fixed fee with travel shown on its own line.
What surveys do I need to build a duplex or fourplex in Ephraim?
Usually a boundary and topographic survey, an engineered site plan for the city, construction staking, and a foundation survey after the pour. If the units will be sold separately, a condominium or subdivision plat is also needed.
Can my rental units be sold individually?
Only after the property is divided legally, usually with a condominium plat or a subdivision plat recorded with the county. We prepare the survey and plat; your attorney handles the governing documents.
Do I need a foundation survey to build in Ephraim?
Many building departments and lenders want the foundation's location and top-of-foundation elevation confirmed before framing. Foundation surveys run $800–$2,000. Send us your permit conditions and we'll tell you what's required.
Where are Ephraim property records kept?
Ephraim is in Sanpete County, so deeds and recorded plats are held by the Sanpete County Recorder at 160 North Main in Manti.
How long does an Ephraim survey take?
Most residential boundary surveys are delivered in 1–3 weeks from approval. Site plans and plats depend on the city's review schedule.
Is my boundary 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.
Do you design subdivisions in Ephraim?
Yes. Our engineer and surveyors handle lot layout, roads, utilities, grading and the recorded plat, along with staking during construction.
Ephraim · Sanpete County · Since 1975
Planning a Home or Rental in Ephraim?
Send the address or parcel number and what you’re planning. We’ll confirm the survey and engineering you need and send a fixed fee.
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Services in this area
- Boundary SurveysFind and mark your property lines, from $1,025
- Topographic SurveysGround shape and utilities for design, $1,500–$4,500
- ALTA/NSPS SurveysLender and title surveys, $3,000–$8,000+
- Foundation SurveysFoundation location and elevation certificates
- Construction StakingLots, streets and utilities staked from the plans
- Site Planning & DesignPermit-ready site plans, from $1,500
- Subdivision Design & PlattingLot splits to multi-phase subdivisions
- Land Survey Costs2026 pricing for every survey type
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Who's behind this page
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
Since 197551 years, family-run in Nephi
5,606projects tracked since 2000
1,200+survey maps filed with Utah counties
19 countiesacross Utah where we've worked
Our record in Ephraim
214 projects in Ephraim and 1,875 across Sanpete County since 2000.
Most recent job here: Oct 2026.
Recent projects
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Counts come from Ludlow Engineering's project records (2000–present, updated Oct 2026). Client names are never shown.