Land Surveyors in Utah County, UT. Licensed, Local, Fixed-Fee.
Boundary, topographic, ALTA and subdivision surveys from Lehi and Eagle Mountain to Provo, Payson, Santaquin and Genola. 631 Utah County projects in our records since 2000, 112 survey maps filed with the county, and boundary surveys from $1,025 as a fixed fee.
Land Surveys in Utah County, Utah.
Ludlow Engineering is a licensed land surveying and civil engineering firm in Nephi, about 45 minutes south of Provo and closer still to Santaquin and Payson. We’ve surveyed in Utah County for more than two decades: boundary surveys, subdivision plats and lot splits, site plans, topographic surveys and ALTA/NSPS surveys.
Every boundary survey is stamped by a Utah PLS and filed with the Utah County Surveyor, and every job is quoted as a fixed fee before we start.
- BoundaryFrom $1,025 · 1–3 weeks
- Topographic$1,500–$4,500 · 1–4 weeks
- ALTA/NSPS$3,000–$8,000+ · 3–6 weeks
- RecordsFiled with the Utah County Surveyor in Provo
Utah County Cities We Survey
Counts are projects in our database since 2000, across 49 Utah County communities. Pick your city for local details.
South county
Payson, Santaquin, Salem, Genola, Goshen, Elk Ridge. Closest to our Nephi office, and where we work most.
Valley core
Provo, Orem, Springville, Spanish Fork, Mapleton. Old city plats, infill and commercial work.
North county
Lehi, American Fork, Pleasant Grove, Lindon, Alpine, Cedar Hills, Highland. Fast growth and foothill lots.
West side
Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain, Fairfield and Cedar Valley. New subdivisions and open acreage.
- Payson93
- Santaquin77
- Provo49
- Spanish Fork45
- Orem30
- Lehi28
- Springville26
- Goshen23
- Salem22
- Genola22
- Elk Ridge20
- Mapleton17
- Pleasant Grove16
- Lindon15
- American Fork14
- Alpine11
- Cedar Hills9
- Highland5
- Saratoga Springs4
- Eagle Mountain3
What we do most in Utah County
- 182Boundary surveys
- 74Subdivisions & plats
- 49Site plans
- 41Topographic surveys
- 38ALTA/NSPS surveys
- 31Easements & descriptions
- 28Foundation & structural
- 13Foundation inspections
Services: boundary surveys · topographic surveys · ALTA surveys in Utah County · subdivisions · elevation certificates · civil engineering in Lehi · drone surveying
Utah County Surveyor or a Private Land Surveyor?
Many people searching for the Utah County Surveyor actually need a private surveyor. Here’s the difference.
The Utah County Surveyor
- Maintains section-corner records and the public survey archive.
- Receives and files surveys made by licensed private surveyors.
- The place to look up surveys already filed near your property.
- Does not generally survey private lots for homeowners.
A licensed land surveyor
- Locates and marks your property corners and lines.
- Prepares the stamped survey map and files it with the county.
- Does topographic, ALTA, subdivision and construction surveys.
- Quotes a fixed fee for your property and purpose.
More: Utah County Surveyor guide · Utah County Recorder directory
Real Utah County Work
631 Utah County projects since 2000, and 182 of them boundary surveys. Earlier surveys and corners near your property often shorten the work on yours. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
- Provo · 2026Boundary surveys in the city and along an east-bench trail, plus drone topography.
- Payson · 2026A Plat A city-block boundary, a parcel split, and boundary, utility and topo surveys.
- Salem · 2026Drone topography built into a Civil 3D surface, and a ground topo survey.
- Santaquin · 2026Boundary survey and concept layout for a development.
- Genola · 2026A boundary and parcel split, plus new descriptions and a plat revision.
- Pleasant Grove & Highland · 2026Boundary surveys on an original Plat A lot and a subdivision lot.
- Orem · 2026Subdivision survey and platting.
- Lehi & Cedar Hills · 2026Boundary, utility and topographic surveys for design.
What Changes From Lehi to Santaquin
Utah County packs pioneer city plats, foothill lots, lakeshore ground and brand-new subdivisions into one county.
- Original city plats. Provo, Payson, Spanish Fork, Springville and Pleasant Grove grew from large Plat A blocks. After 150 years of splits, fences and deeds rarely match the plat exactly.
- Fast growth north and west. In Lehi, Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain, newer plats are easier to retrace, but tight setbacks leave little room for error on fences, additions and pools.
- Benches and foothills. Alpine, Highland, Cedar Hills, Elk Ridge and Woodland Hills lots bring slopes, retaining walls and drainage, so a topographic survey usually comes with the boundary.
- Utah Lake and low ground. Lakeshore, west Provo and low areas near the lake and rivers can fall in FEMA flood zones. See elevation certificates.
- Farm ground in the south. Genola, Goshen, Elberta and Benjamin bring ag splits, canal and ditch easements, and section-corner work on acreage.
Land Survey Cost in Utah County (2026)
Planning ranges for typical Utah County properties. Every quote is a fixed fee in writing, with travel shown as its own line.
| Survey | Typical cost | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| Boundary, recorded subdivision lot | $1,025–$1,800 | 1–3 weeks |
| Boundary, older city lot (Plat A blocks) | $1,800–$2,500+ | 2–3 weeks |
| Boundary, 1–5 acres | $2,000–$4,000 | 2–4 weeks |
| Boundary, 5–20 acres | $3,500–$6,500 | 2–4 weeks |
| Boundary, 20+ acres | $5,000+ | Quoted |
| Topographic survey | $1,500–$4,500 | 1–4 weeks |
| ALTA/NSPS survey | $3,000–$8,000+ | 3–6 weeks |
| Foundation survey / house staking | $800–$2,000 | Scheduled to construction |
| Subdivision or lot split | Quoted by scope | Varies with city review |
More: Utah survey cost guide.
How to Order a Survey in Utah County
Four steps from your call to a filed survey.
Address & goal
The address or Utah County parcel number, what you’re doing, and your deadline. Attach a deed, plat or old survey to our quote form.
Fixed fee
We check our own records and the county’s, then send a fixed fee, usually within one business day.
Research & fieldwork
Deeds, plats and filed surveys, then the crew recovers or sets the corners.
Stamp & file
A Utah PLS stamps the map and files it with the Utah County Surveyor.
Nearby counties: Juab County · Sanpete County · Wasatch County · Tooele County · projects by county
Utah County Survey Questions, Answered.
How much does a land survey cost in Utah County?
A boundary survey on a recorded subdivision lot typically runs $1,025 to $1,800, and an older city lot $1,800 to $2,500 or more. Parcels of 1 to 5 acres usually run $2,000 to $4,000, 5 to 20 acres $3,500 to $6,500, and larger tracts $5,000 and up. Topographic surveys run $1,500 to $4,500 and ALTA/NSPS surveys $3,000 to $8,000 or more. Every quote is a fixed fee, with travel shown separately.
Can the Utah County Surveyor survey my property?
Generally, no. The Utah County Surveyor's office maintains survey records and section corners and files surveys made by licensed surveyors. To have your property lines located and marked, you hire a private Professional Land Surveyor, who then files the survey with the county.
Where can I find existing surveys in Utah County?
Filed surveys are kept by the Utah County Surveyor, and deeds and recorded plats by the Utah County Recorder, both in Provo. A filed survey shows what was found at the time; it doesn't replace a new survey for a current purpose.
Do you serve all of Utah County?
Yes. We've completed 631 projects in 49 Utah County communities since 2000, from Lehi and Eagle Mountain to Payson, Santaquin and Genola. Our Nephi office is about 45 minutes from Provo and closer to the south end of the county.
How long does a survey take in Utah County?
Most boundary surveys take one to three weeks, topographic surveys one to four weeks, and ALTA surveys three to six weeks, from approval. Old city plats, missing corners and winter snow can add time.
Is my survey filed with Utah County?
Yes. Utah law requires a boundary survey map to be filed with the county surveyor within 90 days of establishing or re-establishing a boundary (Utah Code § 17-73-504). We have filed 112 survey maps in Utah County.
Do I need a survey before building a fence in Utah County?
It's the only reliable way to know where the line is. A fence built on a guess can end up on the neighbor's side, and many Utah County cities ask for a site plan based on a survey before additions and new homes.
Do you do ALTA surveys in Utah County?
Yes. We've completed 38 ALTA/NSPS surveys in Utah County, for purchases and loans that a lender or title insurer requires.
Can you handle a lot split or subdivision?
Yes. Subdivisions and plats are one of our most common Utah County jobs, with 74 since 2000. J. Brett Ludlow, PE, handles the civil engineering, and Daryl Penrod, PLS, the survey and plat.
What should I send for a quote?
The address or Utah County parcel number, what you're planning, your deadline, and any deed, plat, title report or old survey. Our quote form takes uploads.
Need a Survey in Utah County?
Send the address or parcel number and what you’re planning. We’ll check the records we already hold for your area and send a fixed fee, usually within one business day.
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
Our record in Utah County
631 projects in Utah County since 2000, in 49 communities.
112 survey maps filed with the Utah County Recorder.
Most recent job: Oct 2026.
- Site planSantaquin, Utah County
- Topographic surveySalem, Utah County
- Boundary surveyPayson, Utah County
- Boundary surveyProvo, Utah County
- Subdivision & plattingGenola, Utah County
Counts come from Ludlow Engineering's project records (2000–present, updated Oct 2026). Client names are never shown.