Boundary Surveys
Research the records, recover or set corner monuments and retrace the legal boundary.
Boundary Survey Service →Land Surveyor Fairview, Utah | Sanpete County | Ludlow
Fairview · North Sanpete County · Utah-Licensed PLS
Land Surveyor Fairview, Utah
Boundary surveys, foundation and elevation surveys for building permits, topographic mapping, lot splits and civil engineering for homes, cabins, farms and businesses in Fairview, Indianola and north Sanpete County.
We’ve worked in north Sanpete for decades.
Ludlow Engineering designed the Sanpete County Indianola Fire Station
just up US-89, and Fairview City is one of our public references.
From mountain cabin lots to valley farm ground, our licensed surveyors
and engineers know how Fairview land is described and divided.
$1,025+
Residential boundary surveys
Utah PLS + PE
Surveyors & engineers in-house
Sanpete County
Records researched in Manti
Since 1975
Serving central Utah
Start with the project
What Type of Survey Do You Need in Fairview?
Building a home, cabin or shop? Many permits and lenders want a foundation survey showing where the structure sits and at what elevation, and sloped lots need topography for design. For a fence, purchase or neighbor question, start with a boundary survey. Splitting a home site off farm ground needs a parent survey and new legal descriptions, and commercial deals usually need an ALTA/NSPS survey.
01 · Residential · Agricultural · Recreational
Land Survey Services in Fairview
Every survey is reviewed and stamped by a licensed Utah Professional Land Surveyor, and our engineers can carry the work into design.
Foundation & Elevation Surveys
Locate a new foundation against lines and setbacks, and record its elevation for sign-off.
How foundation surveys work →Topographic Surveys
Contours and features for homes, cabins, driveways, grading and drainage on sloped ground.
Topographic Surveys →Lot Splits & Subdivisions
Survey the parent parcel, write new descriptions, and plat new lots for county or city review.
Subdivision Platting →ALTA / NSPS Surveys
Title-grade surveys for lenders, title companies and buyers.
ALTA Surveys →Civil Engineering
Site plans, grading, drainage, water and sewer for homes and Sanpete County projects.
Civil Engineering →
North Sanpete Valley
Where the Valley Meets the Wasatch Plateau.
Fairview sits at the north end of Sanpete Valley, where US-89 meets the road over the mountain to Huntington Canyon. Survey work here ranges from original town lots to irrigated farm ground and mountain cabin parcels in the hills above town.
02 · Building in Fairview
Foundation & Elevation Surveys for New Construction
When you build a home, cabin, 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.
Stake the Footprint
Set building corners and a benchmark. See construction staking.
Foundation Survey
Measure the foundation’s location and top-of-foundation elevation against the plan.
Stamped Certificate
A stamped drawing or letter for your builder, lender or inspector.
03 · Local survey conditions
What Makes Fairview Surveying Different?
These are the conditions that most often shape scope, schedule and price in Fairview and north Sanpete County.
Townsite Blocks
Older lots trace back to the original town plat, with long-standing fences and occupation to reconcile.
Section-Line Parcels
Valley farm parcels use older descriptions tied to section corners, often with ditch easements.
Cabin & Recreation Lots
Lots in the hills and canyon areas bring steep ground, tree cover and seasonal access to plan around.
Irrigation & Springs
Ditches, canals and water features carry easements that matter for lines and building placement.
Bench Lots
Lots rising toward the plateau need topography for driveways, drainage and foundations.
Winter Snow
Snow at Fairview’s elevation can bury monuments, so mountain and rural fieldwork is easier spring through fall.
04 · Sanpete County records & Utah law
Every Fairview Survey Starts in the County Records.
Deeds, recorded plats and prior surveys for Fairview parcels are held by the Sanpete County Recorder at 160 North Main in Manti. We pull your deed and your neighbors’ deeds, look for earlier surveys, and tie the work to the 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).
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, ditches and utilities.
In-Town Lots Have History.
Fences, sheds and old corners on Fairview’s town blocks often need to be reconciled with the original plat.
Sloped Lots Need Topography.
Cabins and bench homes depend on accurate contours for driveways, drainage and foundations.
05 · Property lines take more than coordinates
What a Fairview 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 Sanpete County Recorder.
Monument recovery: search for existing pins, 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: filed within 90 days under Utah Code § 17-73-504.
06 · 2026 Fairview planning ranges
How Much Does a Land Survey Cost in Fairview?
These are Utah planning ranges. Fairview quotes include travel from our Nephi office as a separate line item, and older descriptions, acreage or mountain access add time. Every job is a fixed fee in writing.
| Survey Type | Typical Planning Range | Common Fairview Use |
|---|---|---|
| Platted lot boundary survey | $1,025–$1,800 | In-town lot: fence, addition, sale or corner question |
| Rural / acreage boundary survey | $2,500–$6,000+ | Farm ground, metes-and-bounds and cabin parcels |
| Boundary + topographic survey | $2,000–$4,500 | New home or cabin needing lines and elevations |
| Foundation / elevation survey | Quoted by scope | Permit, lender and inspection sign-off |
| Lot split or subdivision | Quoted by scope | Dividing farm ground or creating new lots |
| ALTA / NSPS survey | Quoted by scope | Commercial and lender transactions |
07 · Match the survey to the project
Common Fairview Survey Projects
The right survey depends on the decision you’re making. These are the combinations we see most often in north Sanpete County.
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.
Mountain Lot
Boundary and topography for steep sites, access and septic or well placement.
Splitting a Home Site
Parent survey, new description or a lot-line adjustment.
Rural Purchase
Confirm acreage, corners, access and ditch easements before closing.
Loan Foundation Report
FHA and other lenders often need an engineer’s foundation certification.
Surveyors and engineers together
The Survey Is Usually the First Step.
Because our surveyors and engineers work together, the same team that locates your lines can prepare the site plan, driveway and drainage design, or water and sewer plans that come next.
08 · From parcel to finished survey
How a Fairview 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 Sanpete 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 · Sanpete County
We Survey All of Sanpete Valley.
From Fairview and Indianola to Gunnison, we serve every Sanpete County community, plus Emery County over the mountain. Travel is always disclosed in the quote.
Nearby Communities We Serve
10 · Fairview resource hub
Continue to the Service Your Property Needs
This page covers land surveying in Fairview. These pages go deeper on survey types, pricing, timelines and design.
Parent hub
Sanpete County Surveyors
Surveying across Sanpete Valley.
Property linesBoundary Surveys
Corners, monument research and stamped survey maps.
Design surveyTopographic Surveys
Contours, elevations and existing conditions.
EngineeringCivil Engineering
Site plans, grading, drainage, water and sewer.
ConstructionConstruction Staking
Lay out foundations, roads and utilities.
PricingUtah Survey Costs
Planning ranges for every survey type.
Manufactured homesFHA Foundation Inspections
Engineer foundation reports for home loans.
CommercialALTA / NSPS Surveys
Title surveys for lenders and buyers.
Your propertyRequest a Fairview Survey
Send the address or parcel number, goal and deadline.
11 · Direct answers
Fairview Land Survey FAQ
Common questions from Fairview and north Sanpete homeowners, builders, farmers and cabin owners.
How much does a land survey cost in Fairview, 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 shown as a line item. Boundary plus topographic usually runs $2,000–$4,500.
Do I need a foundation survey to build in Fairview?
Many building departments and lenders ask for one to confirm the foundation’s location and elevation. Send us your permit conditions and we’ll tell you what’s needed.
Where are Sanpete County property records kept?
Deeds and recorded plats are held by the Sanpete County Recorder at 160 North Main in Manti. We research those records before fieldwork.
Do you offer civil engineering in Sanpete County?
Yes. Our in-house engineers prepare site plans, grading and drainage, water and sewer design, and stamped plans. We designed the Sanpete County Indianola Fire Station.
Can you survey cabin and mountain lots?
Yes. We survey cabin and recreation lots in the hills around Fairview, and plan fieldwork around snow and seasonal access.
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.
How long does a survey take?
A straightforward lot can often be done in a couple of weeks. Rural or mountain parcels with heavy research take longer.
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.
Do you serve Indianola and the rest of north Sanpete?
Yes. We regularly work in Indianola, Milburn, Mount Pleasant, Spring City, Moroni and Fountain Green.
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 or permit conditions help if you have them.
Fairview · Sanpete County · Licensed Surveying & Engineering
Start With the Parcel. We’ll Help Determine the Survey.
Send the Fairview 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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