Boundary Surveys
Research the records, recover or set corner monuments and retrace the legal boundary.
Boundary Survey Service →Land Surveyor & Civil Engineer Santaquin, Utah | Ludlow
Santaquin · South Utah County · Utah-Licensed PLS
Land Surveyor & Civil Engineer Santaquin, Utah
Boundary surveys, site plans for building permits, foundation surveys, topographic mapping and subdivision engineering for homeowners, builders and developers in Santaquin, Genola, Goshen and Elberta.
Building a home in Santaquin?
The city’s permit checklist asks for a site plan showing property lines,
setbacks, distances to every property line, easements, utilities and
irrigation ditches, plus engineer-stamped plans. Ludlow Engineering’s
surveyors and engineers prepare all of it, about 20 minutes down I-15 in
Nephi.
$1,025+
Residential boundary surveys
Utah PLS + PE
Surveyors & engineers in-house
~20 minutes
From our Nephi office
Since 1975
Serving south Utah County
Start with the project
What Do You Need for Your Santaquin Project?
For a new home, start with a boundary survey and topography so we can draw the site plan the city asks for, then staking and a foundation survey during construction. For a fence, purchase or neighbor question, a boundary survey is the answer. Subdividing land? Santaquin’s preliminary checklist calls for plans by a licensed surveyor or engineer, survey-grade topography and section-corner ties, which we handle in-house.
01 · Surveying · Engineering · Permits
Land Survey & Civil Engineering Services in Santaquin
Every survey is stamped by a licensed Utah Professional Land Surveyor, and every engineering plan by a licensed Professional Engineer.
Site Plans
Property lines, setbacks, distances, easements, utilities and ditches, drawn the way Santaquin’s checklist asks.
Site Planning →Staking & Foundation Surveys
Stake the footprint before you dig, then confirm the foundation’s location and elevation.
Construction Staking →Topographic Surveys
Survey-grade contours and features for grading, drainage and design, including hillside lots.
Topographic Surveys →Subdivision Engineering
Plats, plan and profile sheets, storm drain reports and section-corner ties for city review.
Subdivision Platting →Civil Engineering
Grading, storm drainage, utilities and stamped plans for homes and developments.
Civil Engineering →
South end of Utah County
Orchards, Foothills and Fast-Growing Neighborhoods.
Santaquin sits where I-15 meets US-6 at the south end of Utah County. Older orchard and farm ground is being divided into new neighborhoods, and lots are climbing into the foothills. That growth means more boundary, topographic and subdivision work, and more city review.
02 · Local survey conditions
What Makes Santaquin Surveying Different?
These are the conditions that most often shape scope, schedule and price in Santaquin and the surrounding communities.
Orchard & Agricultural Parcels
Older farm descriptions tied to section corners are being split into lots, which starts with a careful parent survey.
Irrigation Ditches
Santaquin’s site plan checklist asks for existing ditches, so they need to be located and shown.
Hillside Lots
Foothill lots need survey-grade topography for grading, drainage and foundation design.
New Subdivisions
Recent subdivisions have recorded plats and monuments, which keeps residential work efficient.
Clear-View Areas
The city asks corner-lot site plans to show driveways 30 feet from the corner and the clear-view area.
Genola, Goshen & Elberta
Nearby rural communities bring acreage, metes-and-bounds descriptions and new home sites.
03 · Santaquin City building permits
Santaquin’s Permit Checklist Starts With a Detailed Site Plan.
Santaquin City’s list of items to submit for a single- or multi-family home asks for a site plan with property lines and dimensions, minimum setbacks, distances from the new home to every property line and existing building, and the easements, utilities, curb, gutter, sidewalk and irrigation ditches on the lot.
Building plans and structural calculations must be signed and stamped by an engineer, and a soils engineer’s on-site analysis is checked at the footing inspection. The checklist was revised in September 2021, so confirm the current version with the city before you apply.
What We Prepare for Your Permit
Boundary survey so lines and dimensions are exact.
Site plan with north arrow, scale, setbacks and distances.
Easements, utilities & ditches located and shown.
Corner-lot details for driveway and clear-view areas.
Stamped plans from our engineers where required.
Staking & foundation survey during construction.
Hillside Lots Need Survey-Grade Topography.
Contours and features drive grading, drainage and foundation design on Santaquin’s foothill lots.
Farm Ground Becoming Neighborhoods.
Dividing orchard and farm parcels starts with an accurate parent boundary and section-corner ties.
04 · Subdividing in Santaquin
What Santaquin’s Subdivision Checklist Asks For.
Santaquin’s 2024 preliminary subdivision checklist requires all plans to be prepared by a licensed surveyor and/or engineer. Because we have both in-house, one firm can carry the project from survey to approval.
Boundary description: a written legal description and narrative on the plat.
Section ties: section tie or block monumentation on county-approved coordinates, plus a PLSS certificate filed with the county.
Topography: survey-grade existing and proposed contours at 2-foot minimum (5-foot in the hillside overlay).
Storm drain report: stamped by a licensed engineer, with supporting calculations.
Plan & profile sheets: stamped, signed and dated by the design engineer.
Geotechnical report: by a licensed geotechnical engineer, coordinated with our design.
05 · 2026 Santaquin planning ranges
How Much Does a Land Survey Cost in Santaquin?
Santaquin is close to our Nephi office, so travel is minimal. Older farm parcels, missing monuments, hillside lots or added design scope increase the fee. Every job is a fixed fee in writing.
| Service | Typical Planning Range | Common Santaquin Use |
|---|---|---|
| Residential boundary survey | $1,025–$1,800 | Fence, purchase, addition or a subdivision lot |
| Older or complex boundary | $1,800–$2,500+ | Unusual descriptions, missing pins or occupation conflicts |
| Rural / acreage boundary | $2,500–$6,000 | Orchard and farm parcels, Genola and Goshen acreage |
| Boundary + topographic survey | $2,000–$4,500 | New homes needing lines, elevations and a site plan |
| ALTA / NSPS survey | $3,000–$8,000+ | Commercial purchases near I-15 and US-6 |
| Site plans, staking & subdivisions | Quoted by scope | Permits, construction layout and new lots |
06 · Match the work to the project
Common Santaquin Projects
The right survey depends on the decision you’re making. These are the combinations we see most often in Santaquin.
Fence or Line Question
Start with a boundary survey before building a permanent fence on or near the line.
New Home Permit
Boundary and topo, the city site plan, staking for layout and a foundation survey.
Foothill Lot
Survey-grade topography for grading, drainage and retaining walls over 4 feet.
Splitting Farm Ground
Parent boundary, new descriptions or a lot-line adjustment.
New Subdivision
Boundary, topo, plat, storm drain report and improvement plans for city review.
Property Acquisition
An ALTA/NSPS survey coordinated with the title commitment and lender.
Close by means fast
Twenty Minutes From Our Office to Your Lot.
Because Santaquin is just up I-15 from Nephi, fieldwork fits into the schedule easily, and a missing pin or question on site can often be checked the same week.
07 · From parcel to permit
How a Santaquin Survey Works
The field visit is only one step. Most of the professional judgment happens in research, analysis and the plans the city reviews.
1
Send the Parcel
Address or parcel number, your goal and any permit date.
2
Research
Deeds, plats, prior surveys and corner records from Utah County.
3
Field Survey
Recover monuments and measure lines, topography and features.
4
Map & Plans
Stamped survey, site plan or engineering sheets.
5
Stamp & File
PLS or PE review, delivery and county filing.
08 · South Utah County
Santaquin Sits Inside Our Utah County Network.
We serve Santaquin and its neighbors daily from Nephi. For other towns, see the pages below or the Utah County hub.
09 · Santaquin resource hub
Continue to the Service Your Property Needs
This page covers surveying and engineering in Santaquin. These pages go deeper on each service, pricing and timelines.
Parent hub
Utah County Surveyors
Countywide surveying from Lehi to Santaquin.
Property linesBoundary Surveys
Corners, monument research and stamped survey maps.
PermitsSite Planning & Design
Site plans, grading, drainage and utilities.
Design surveyTopographic Surveys
Contours, elevations and existing conditions.
DevelopmentSubdivision Platting
Lot layout, plats and improvement plans.
EngineeringCivil Engineering
Grading, storm drainage, utilities and stamped plans.
ConstructionConstruction Staking
Lay out foundations, roads and utilities.
PricingUtah Survey Costs
Planning ranges for every survey type.
Your propertyRequest a Santaquin Survey
Send the address or parcel number, goal and deadline.
10 · Direct answers
Santaquin Land Survey FAQ
Common questions from Santaquin homeowners, builders, landowners and developers.
How much does a land survey cost in Santaquin?
A residential boundary survey typically runs $1,025–$1,800, with complex lots $1,800–$2,500 or more and acreage $2,500–$6,000. Boundary plus topographic usually runs $2,000–$4,500.
What do I need for a Santaquin building permit?
The city’s checklist asks for a site plan with lines, setbacks, distances, easements, utilities and ditches, plus engineer-stamped plans and calculations. A boundary survey and topography make the site plan accurate.
Do you offer civil engineering in Santaquin?
Yes. Our in-house engineers prepare site plans, grading and drainage, storm drain reports, subdivision plans and stamped house plans.
Can you handle a Santaquin subdivision?
Yes. We prepare the boundary, survey-grade topography, plat, section-corner ties and PLSS certificate, storm drain report and improvement plans the city’s checklist requires.
Do I need a foundation survey in Santaquin?
Many builders and lenders want the foundation’s location and elevation confirmed before framing. Send us your permit conditions and we’ll tell you what’s needed.
Can I use the Utah 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 in Santaquin?
A straightforward residential boundary survey commonly takes one to three weeks. Being close by often helps us schedule fieldwork sooner.
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 within 90 days.
Do you serve Genola, Goshen and Elberta?
Yes. We regularly survey acreage and new home sites in Genola, Goshen and Elberta, along with Santaquin, Payson and Elk Ridge.
What should I send for a quote?
The property address or parcel number, what you’re trying to do and your deadline. A deed, plat, prior survey or city comments help if you have them.
Santaquin · Utah County · Licensed Surveying & Engineering
Start With the Parcel. We’ll Handle the Survey and the Plans.
Send the Santaquin property address or parcel number, what you’re trying to do and any permit or construction date. We’ll confirm the scope and a fixed fee before fieldwork begins.