Boundary surveys
Corners found or set, with fences, buildings and easements shown. Platted lots from $1,025, and the map is filed with Utah County. 7 Salem boundary surveys in our records.
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Salem · Pond Town · South Utah County
Quality Land Surveys in Salem, Utah. Boundaries, Subdivisions and Foundation Surveys.
Boundary, foundation, topographic and subdivision surveys, plus site plans and design from our engineer, for Salem homes, farm ground and new lots. Every survey is stamped by a licensed Utah Professional Land Surveyor, and every quote is a fixed fee. 22 Salem jobs in our records, a short drive up I-15 from our Nephi office.
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Which Survey Do You Need in Salem?
Building a new home usually takes a boundary survey and site plan for the permit, staking before you dig and a foundation survey after the pour. A fence or neighbor question calls for a boundary survey. Dividing farm ground into lots calls for a boundary, topo and a subdivision plat. A commercial purchase or loan usually calls for an ALTA/NSPS survey.
We have done 7 Salem jobs since 2024, from filed boundaries to a subdivision and a drone topo. We do the survey and the engineering in one firm.
- Our records22 Salem jobs · 631 in Utah County
- Boundary surveyFrom $1,025 · 1–3 weeks
- Records keptUtah County Recorder, Provo
- Foundation survey$800–$2,000 · scheduled to your pour
01 · Building in Salem
Foundation Surveys in Salem
Once the concrete is in, the inspector or lender may want proof that the foundation is where the site plan says and at the right height. We measure it and send a stamped document.
- Corners: foundation measured against your property lines.
- Setbacks: front, side and rear distances checked against the approved site plan.
- Elevation: top of foundation checked against the plan, and against the approved grading plan.
- Before framing: scheduled to your pour, so problems surface while they’re cheap to fix.
- One firm: boundary, site plan, staking and foundation survey tied to the same control.
- Stamped: letter or certificate for the inspector, lender or title company.
Pouring Soon?
Call with the address and pour date. We’ll schedule the foundation survey so framing isn’t held up.
(435) 623-089702 · What we do in Salem
Land Survey Services in Salem
Every survey stamped by a Utah PLS, with our engineer on the same team for site plans and design.
Foundation surveys
The foundation measured against your lines and setbacks, with the top-of-foundation elevation checked, before framing. $800–$2,000.
Foundation surveys →Subdivision survey & design
Boundary, topo, plat and engineering for new lots, like a 2024–2025 Salem subdivision. 5 Salem subdivision jobs in our records.
Subdivision plats →Topo & drone surveys
Contours, utilities and surfaces for grading and design, like a 2026 drone topo across two sections in Salem. $1,500–$4,500 for most sites.
Topographic surveys →Site plans
Residential site plans $1,500–$3,500 and concept plans for new development, drawn from our own survey.
Site plans & engineering →ALTA/NSPS surveys
Commercial and land-purchase surveys to the 2026 ALTA standard. ALTA work in Salem since 2005.
ALTA in Utah County →House & construction staking
House corners staked from the plot plan, and site work staked from approved plans. Construction staking $1,500–$5,500+.
Construction staking →New legal descriptions
New descriptions for splits, sales and easements, like a filed 2025 boundary with new descriptions in Section 1.
Legal descriptions →Sewer & utility design
Sewer, water and utility design from our engineer for lots and subdivisions.
Civil engineering →03 · From our files
22 Jobs in Salem
Real work with the section, block or subdivision it’s in, without client names.
22Salem jobs
5Subdivision jobs
7Jobs since 2024
631Utah County jobs
- Salem · 2026A drone topographic survey with a Civil 3D surface across Sections 33 and 34, a topo in Section 11, and a filed boundary on Lot 4, Block 2 of the original town plat.
- Salem · 2024–2025One project in Section 1 from start to finish: a boundary, topo and utility survey with subdivision plat and design (2024), then a subdivision concept and a filed boundary with new descriptions (2025). Also a filed boundary in Section 6 (2025).
- Salem · 2012–2017A subdivision in Section 11 (2017), a boundary on Lot 1, Block 18 of the town plat and a concept plan (2015), a boundary and utility survey in Section 6 (2014), a lot in the Autumn Hills subdivision and a foundation inspection (2013), and a filed boundary in Section 18 and a lot in the Cherry Ridge subdivision (2012).
- Salem · 2003–2008Two ALTA surveys (2005), subdivisions in 2003 and 2006, site plans in Sections 35 and 36, and sewer design (2008).
- South Utah County93 jobs in Payson, 45 in Spanish Fork, 21 in Elk Ridge, 11 in Benjamin and 7 in Woodland Hills in our records.
- By the numbers22 Salem jobs, and 631 across Utah County.
04 · Local survey conditions
What Shapes a Salem Survey?
Salem started as Pond Town in 1851 and had 9,298 people in 2020. Old town blocks, the pond and farm ground turning into subdivisions all show up in our files.
Pond Town blocks
Salem was settled in 1851 as Pond Town. Lots in the original town blocks can rely on early plats and deeds written from block corners.
The pond & springs
Settlers dammed a stream at the head of Salem Pond in 1851. Springs, ditches and wet ground still bring easements and setbacks.
Fields becoming subdivisions
When farm parcels on old rural deeds are platted into lots, the old descriptions have to be reconciled with the new plat.
Slopes toward Elk Ridge
South and east of town, ground climbs toward Elk Ridge and Woodland Hills. Sloped lots call for topo before grading.
Ditches & canals
Irrigation ditches cross many parcels, and ditch easements should be shown before you build or fence.
New homes on older lots
When a larger lot is split for a new home, it needs new descriptions, a site plan and a foundation survey.
05 · 2026 planning ranges
How Much Does a Land Survey Cost in Salem?
Parcel size, records and the type of survey set the price. Every quote is a fixed fee.
| Survey type | Typical range | Typical Salem situation |
|---|---|---|
| Platted lot boundary | $1,025–$1,800 | Home in a recorded subdivision |
| Older town lot | $1,800–$2,500+ | Original Pond Town blocks, old deeds |
| Boundary, 1–5 acres | $2,000–$4,000 | Farm ground or a larger lot |
| Boundary, 5–20 acres | $3,500–$6,500 | Field being split into lots |
| Topographic survey | $1,500–$4,500 | Sloped lot or site design |
| ALTA/NSPS survey | $3,000–$8,000+ | Commercial site or land loan |
| House staking / foundation survey | $800–$2,000 | New custom home |
| Residential site plan | $1,500–$3,500 | Building permit |
06 · Utah County records
Researched and Filed With Utah County
Salem deeds, plats and filed surveys are held by the Utah County Recorder at 100 East Center Street, Suite 1300, in Provo.
Deeds & plats.
Your deed, adjoining deeds and the subdivision plat.
Lot & section corners.
Plat monuments, section corners and earlier surveys of record.
Measured on site.
Pins, fences and buildings located and compared to the plat.
Map of record.
Stamped map delivered and filed with Utah County within 90 days (Utah Code § 17-73-504).
07 · South Utah County
Salem and Its Neighbors
Salem is a short drive up I-15 from our Nephi office, and we often schedule it with Payson, Spanish Fork and Elk Ridge work.
08 · Direct answers
Salem Land Survey FAQ
How much does a land survey cost in Salem, Utah?
A boundary survey on a lot in a recorded subdivision typically runs $1,025–$1,800, and an older town lot $1,800–$2,500 or more. Acreage runs $2,000–$4,000 for 1–5 acres and $3,500–$6,500 for 5–20 acres. Topographic surveys run $1,500–$4,500 and residential site plans $1,500–$3,500. Every quote is a fixed fee.
What is a foundation survey, and do I need one in Salem?
After the pour, a surveyor measures the foundation's corners against your property lines and setbacks and checks the top-of-foundation elevation against the plan. Many building departments and lenders want it before framing. Foundation surveys run $800–$2,000. Send us your permit conditions and we'll tell you what's required.
How long does a survey take in Salem?
Most residential boundary surveys are delivered in 1–3 weeks from approval and topographic surveys in 1–4 weeks. ALTA surveys take 3–6 weeks from the title commitment, and foundation surveys are scheduled to your pour.
Can you help me subdivide farm ground in Salem?
Yes. We survey the parent parcel, map the topography and utilities, and our engineer prepares the plat and design. In 2024–2025 we took a Salem property in Section 1 from boundary and topo to subdivision design and new descriptions. Check with Salem City on its subdivision steps first.
Where are Salem property records kept?
Salem is in Utah County, so deeds, plats and filed surveys are held by the Utah County Recorder at 100 East Center Street, Suite 1300, in Provo.
Can I use a survey from a previous owner?
It's a good starting point, and we'll look for it. But corners get disturbed and lines get built on, so a lender, title company or building department usually wants a current survey stamped by a Utah PLS.
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.
Can you draw the site plan for my building permit?
Yes. Our engineer prepares residential site plans ($1,500–$3,500) from our own survey, so lines, setbacks and grades match.
Salem · Utah County · Since 1975
Need a Survey in Salem?
Send the address or parcel number and what you’re planning. We’ll confirm the right survey, the date we can be there and a fixed fee before any fieldwork.
Nearby towns
More of Utah County
↑ Utah County land surveyingProjects, towns and recorder notes for the whole county
- Provo
- Orem
- Lehi
- Payson
- Santaquin
- Spanish Fork
- Springville
- Mapleton
- Elk Ridge
- Eagle Mountain
- Saratoga Springs
- Alpine
- American Fork
- Pleasant Grove
- Cedar Hills
- Lindon
- Vineyard
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 Salem
22 projects in Salem and 631 across Utah 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.