Boundary Surveys
Research the records, recover or set corner monuments and retrace the legal boundary for town lots, farms and acreage.
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Delta · Millard County · Utah-Licensed PLS
Land Surveyor Delta, Utah
Boundary surveys, foundation and elevation surveys for building permits, topographic mapping, ALTA/NSPS surveys and drone mapping for homes, farms and industrial sites in Delta and across west Millard County.
Most Delta-area land is irrigated farm ground or long rural parcels.
Older descriptions tied to section corners, canal and ditch easements, and
long lines across flat ground all take real records research and
fieldwork. Ludlow Engineering has surveyed Millard County from our Nephi
office for decades, with engineers in-house for what comes next.
Since 1975
Surveying central Utah
Utah PLS
Licensed & stamped surveys
Millard County
Records researched in Fillmore
Fixed fee
Travel shown as a line item
Start with the project
What Type of Survey Do You Need in Delta?
Building a home, shop or addition? Many permits and lenders want a foundation survey showing where the structure sits on the lot and at what elevation. Putting up a fence, buying land, or settling a line question with a neighbor calls for a boundary survey. Designing a site, driveway or drainage needs a topographic survey. Commercial and industrial deals usually need an ALTA/NSPS survey, and dividing farm ground needs a lot split or subdivision plat.
01 · Residential · Agricultural · Industrial
Land Survey Services in Delta
Every survey is reviewed and stamped by a licensed Utah Professional Land Surveyor. The right service depends on whether the project involves legal lines, a building permit, design elevations or a title transaction.
Foundation & Elevation Surveys
Locate a new foundation against property lines and setbacks, and record its elevation for permit and lender sign-off.
How foundation surveys work →Topographic Surveys
Contours, elevations, ditches, structures and utilities for home design, grading, drainage and irrigation.
Topographic Survey Service →ALTA / NSPS Surveys
Title-grade surveys for lenders, title companies and buyers on commercial, agricultural and industrial property.
ALTA Survey Service →Drone / UAV Mapping
Aerial mapping and volumes for large farm parcels, pits and industrial sites.
Drone Surveying →Splits, Subdivisions & As-Builts
Divide farm ground, plat new lots, and document finished construction.
Subdivision Platting →
West Millard County
Long Lines, Flat Ground and a Lot of Water History.
Delta sits in the Sevier Desert, where farms depend on canals fed by the Sevier River. Survey work here ranges from a town lot to a farm boundary running a mile along section lines, and most of it has to account for ditches, canal roads and easements that have been in place for generations.
02 · Building in Millard County
Foundation & Elevation Surveys for New Construction
When you build a new home, shop or addition, the building department or lender may want proof the foundation was placed where the approved plan says, at the right height. A foundation survey provides that proof before framing goes up.
Boundary & Setbacks
Confirm the lot lines so the footprint and setbacks are measured from the real boundary, not a fence.
Stake the Footprint
Set the building corners and a benchmark for the excavator and form crew. See construction staking.
Foundation Survey
Measure the foundation’s location and top-of-foundation elevation against the lines and setbacks.
Stamped Certificate
A stamped drawing or letter for your builder, lender or inspector to keep the job moving.
03 · Local survey conditions
What Makes Delta Surveying Different?
A survey in west Millard County rarely looks like one in a new Wasatch Front subdivision. These conditions most often shape scope, schedule and price here.
Section-Line Parcels
Many parcels follow quarter-section and section lines for long distances, so recovering the right section corners is the first job.
Canals & Ditches
Irrigation canals, ditch roads and headgates carry easements that matter for boundaries, topography and building placement.
Metes & Bounds
Older farm and homestead deeds describe land by direction and distance, and often need careful retracement.
Original Townsite Blocks
In-town lots may rely on early plats and long-standing fences that have to be reconciled with the record.
Drainage Is Subtle
On very flat land, a few inches of elevation decide where water goes. Topography and foundation elevations matter.
Energy & Ag Facilities
Power, agricultural and industrial operations in the area need as-builts, volumes and title surveys built to tighter specs.
04 · Millard County records & Utah law
Every Delta Survey Starts in the County Records.
Deeds, recorded plats and prior surveys for Delta-area parcels are held by the Millard County Recorder at 50 South Main in Fillmore. We pull your deed and your neighbors’ deeds, look for earlier surveys, and tie the work to the Public Land Survey System section corners around your land.
Utah law then requires the surveyor to file a map of any boundary survey with the county surveyor or designated office within 90 days of establishing or re-establishing a boundary (Utah Code § 17-73-504), so the next surveyor can build on it.
What We Research Before Fieldwork
Your deed and its legal description.
Adjoining deeds that share each line with you.
Recorded plats for subdivisions and townsite blocks.
Prior surveys filed with the county.
Section corner records for nearby PLSS corners.
Easements for roads, canals, ditches and utilities.
Farm Ground Needs a Rural Surveyor.
Splits, transfers, fence lines and irrigation planning on west Millard acreage all start with a reliable boundary.
Industrial Sites Need a Different Scope.
Lenders, title companies and operators often need ALTA surveys, as-builts and volume reports rather than a simple boundary.
05 · Property lines take more than coordinates
What a Delta Boundary Survey Actually Does.
A boundary survey retraces your legal property using both the written record and the evidence on the ground. A county parcel map or a phone GPS reading can’t tell you where the legal line is.
Record research: deeds, plats, prior surveys and adjoining records from the Millard County Recorder.
Monument recovery: search for existing pins, pipes, stones and section corners.
Field measurement: GPS and total station measurement of the evidence found.
Boundary analysis: reconcile the record with monuments, fences and occupation.
Corner work: set missing corners with marked monuments.
Stamped map: survey map and legal description signed by a Utah PLS.
County filing: map filed with the county within 90 days under Utah Code § 17-73-504.
06 · 2026 Delta planning ranges
How Much Does a Land Survey Cost in Delta?
These are Utah planning ranges. Delta quotes also include travel from our Nephi office as a separate line item, and older descriptions or large acreage add research and field time. Every job is a fixed fee in writing.
| Survey Type | Typical Planning Range | Common Delta Use |
|---|---|---|
| Platted lot boundary survey | $1,025–$1,800 | In-town lot with a recorded plat: fence, addition, sale or corner question |
| Rural / acreage boundary survey | $2,500–$6,000+ | Farm, ranch or metes-and-bounds parcel with longer lines and more research |
| Boundary + topographic survey | $2,000–$4,500 | New home or shop needing legal lines and design elevations |
| Foundation / elevation survey | Quoted by scope | Permit, lender and inspection sign-off for new construction |
| ALTA / NSPS survey | Quoted by scope | Commercial, agricultural or industrial transactions |
| Drone mapping / volumes | Quoted by scope | Large acreage topography, pits and stockpiles |
07 · Match the survey to the project
Common Delta Survey Projects
The right survey depends on the decision you’re making. These are the combinations we see most often around Delta.
Fence or Line Question
Start with a boundary survey before building a permanent fence on or near the line.
New Home or Shop
Boundary and topo for design, staking for layout, then a foundation survey for the inspector or lender.
Splitting Off a Home Site
Survey the parent parcel, then prepare the new description or a lot-line adjustment.
Farm or Rural Purchase
Confirm acreage, corners, access and canal easements before closing.
Industrial Transaction
An ALTA/NSPS survey coordinated with the title commitment and lender requirements.
Loan Foundation Report
FHA and other lenders often need an engineer’s foundation certification.
Plan around the season
Fall and Winter Are Good Times to Survey Farm Ground.
Once crops are off and fields are open, corners and section monuments are easier to reach. Spring and summer are the busiest building months, so if you have a permit, closing or construction date, call early.
08 · From parcel to finished survey
How a Delta Land Survey Works
The field visit is only one step. Most of the professional judgment happens in research and analysis, where the record and the ground evidence are reconciled.
1
Send the Parcel
Address or parcel number, your goal and any deadline.
2
Research
Deeds, plats, prior surveys and corner records from Millard County.
3
Field Survey
Recover monuments and measure by GPS, total station or drone.
4
Analyze & Draft
Resolve the lines and prepare the map and legal description.
5
Stamp & File
PLS review, delivery to you and filing with the county.
09 · West Millard County
We Survey Delta and the Towns Around It.
From our Nephi office we serve Delta and the rest of Millard County, plus neighboring Juab County. Travel is always disclosed in the quote.
Communities We Serve Near Delta
Delta
Hinckley
Deseret & Oasis
Sutherland & Sugarville
Lynndyl & Leamington
Oak City
Holden, Fillmore, Meadow & Kanosh
Scipio
10 · Delta survey resource hub
Continue to the Service Your Property Needs
This page covers land surveying in Delta. These pages go deeper on survey types, pricing, timelines and design.
Parent hub
Millard County Surveyors
Countywide surveying from Delta to Fillmore and Kanosh.
Property linesBoundary Surveys
Corners, monument research and stamped survey maps.
Design surveyTopographic Surveys
Contours, elevations and existing conditions for design.
CommercialALTA / NSPS Surveys
Title surveys for lenders, buyers and title companies.
PricingUtah Survey Costs
Planning ranges for every survey type.
ConstructionConstruction Staking
Lay out foundations, roads and utilities before building.
Large sitesDrone / UAV Surveying
Aerial mapping and volumes for big acreage and industrial sites.
EngineeringCivil Engineering
Grading, drainage, utilities and site design.
Your propertyRequest a Delta Survey
Send the address or parcel number, goal and deadline.
11 · Direct answers
Delta Land Survey FAQ
Common questions from Delta and Millard County homeowners, farmers, builders and operators.
How much does a land survey cost in Delta, Utah?
A platted in-town lot typically runs $1,025–$1,800 and rural or acreage parcels $2,500–$6,000 or more, plus travel from Nephi shown as a line item. Boundary plus topographic usually runs $2,000–$4,500. Foundation, ALTA and drone work are quoted by scope.
Do you serve Delta and Millard County?
Yes. Millard County is part of our regular service area from Nephi, including Delta, Hinckley, Deseret, Oasis, Sutherland, Lynndyl, Leamington, Oak City, Holden, Fillmore, Meadow and Kanosh.
Do I need a foundation survey to build in Delta?
Many building departments and lenders ask for one to confirm the foundation’s location and elevation before framing. Check your permit conditions, or send them to us and we’ll tell you what’s required.
Where are Millard County property records kept?
Deeds and recorded plats are held by the Millard County Recorder at 50 South Main in Fillmore. We research those records, plus prior surveys and section corner records, before fieldwork.
Can you survey farm and rural acreage?
Yes. Much of our Millard County work involves section-line parcels, older metes-and-bounds descriptions and irrigated land with canal and ditch easements.
Can I use the county parcel map as my property line?
Parcel maps are helpful references, but they’re not a legal boundary determination. For a fence, building, purchase or dispute, you need a field survey by a licensed surveyor.
How long does a survey take?
A straightforward lot can often be done in a couple of weeks. Rural parcels with heavy research take longer. Tell us your deadline and we’ll give you a realistic date.
Is my boundary survey filed with the county?
Yes. Utah Code § 17-73-504 requires the surveyor to file a map of a boundary survey with the county surveyor or designated office within 90 days of establishing or re-establishing a boundary.
Do you do drone surveys for large farm parcels?
Yes. Drone mapping is a fast way to collect topography and volumes on large rural or industrial sites. Legal boundary work is still done on the ground.
What should I send for a quote?
The property address or parcel number, what you’re trying to do and your deadline. A deed, prior survey, title report or permit conditions help if you have them.
Delta · Millard County · Licensed Surveying & Engineering
Start With the Parcel. We’ll Help Determine the Survey.
Send the Delta property address or parcel number, what you’re trying to do and any permit, closing or construction date. We’ll confirm the right survey and a fixed fee before fieldwork begins.
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