$1,025+
Property linesBoundary Surveys
1,729 projects since 2000
Find and mark your legal corners before a fence, addition, sale or dispute. Stamped and filed with the county.
Boundary surveys →
Full-service Utah firm · Since 1975
4.9 on Google77 reviews
Land Surveying & Civil Engineering Services.
Licensed surveyors and civil engineers under one roof, covering every step of a Utah project from the first boundary corner to the final construction stake. Find the service you need below, or call and we'll point you to it.
1975Family-run in Nephi
5,606Projects since 2000
PLS + PELicensed in-house
4.9★77 Google reviews
01 · Quick guide
Match Your Project to the Right Service
Start with what you're trying to do, not the name of the survey. Find your situation on the left; the middle column is what most Utah cities, lenders and title companies will ask for.
| If you need to… | Order this | Usually requested by |
|---|---|---|
| Build a fence or settle a line question | Boundary survey | You, your neighbor, the city |
| Buy, sell or refinance commercial property | ALTA / NSPS survey | Lender, title company, buyer |
| Design a home, driveway or drainage | Topographic survey | Architect, engineer, builder |
| Get a building permit | Site plan | City or county building department |
| Start construction | Construction staking | Contractor, excavator |
| Pass the foundation inspection | Foundation survey | Building inspector, lender |
| Insure or build in a flood zone | Elevation certificate | Insurer, floodplain administrator |
| Split, combine or reshape lots | Lot-line adjustment or subdivision plat | Planning and zoning |
| Prove a water right for a well | Well proof | Utah Division of Water Rights |
| Finance a manufactured home | FHA foundation inspection | FHA, VA or conventional lender |
02 · Where are the lines?
Land Surveying Services
Every survey is signed and sealed by a Utah Professional Land Surveyor. Counts are Ludlow projects since we began tracking in 2000.
$3,000+
Lenders & titleALTA / NSPS Surveys
170 projects since 2000
Title-grade surveys for commercial purchases, refinances and development, with the Table A items your lender asks for.
ALTA surveys →$1,500+
Design & drainageTopographic Surveys
142 projects since 2000
Contours, elevations and site features for grading, drainage, driveways and engineering design.
Topographic surveys →$800+
PermitsFoundation Surveys
122 projects since 2000
House corners staked before you dig, then the foundation's location and elevation confirmed before framing.
Foundation surveys →Construction Staking
Stakes for footings, utilities, curb and grade so contractors build exactly what the plans show.
Construction staking →Flood Elevation Certificates
18 projects since 2000
FEMA elevation certificates for flood insurance, map amendments and floodplain building permits.
Elevation certificates →As-Built Surveys
Records what was actually built (structures, utilities and grades) for city sign-off and final inspections.
As-built surveys →Lot-Line Adjustments
30 projects since 2000
Survey and new legal descriptions to move a shared line between neighbors or clean up an encroachment.
Lot-line adjustments →Well Proofs
206 projects since 2000
Wells located and documented for Utah water-right proofs of beneficial use.
Well proofs →Drone (UAV) Surveying
Aerial mapping for large parcels, stockpiles, construction progress and terrain that's slow or unsafe on foot.
Drone surveying →Easements & Legal Descriptions
177 projects since 2000
Recordable descriptions for new parcels, access and utility easements and rights-of-way.
Easements →New to surveys? Start with What Is a Land Survey? or the land surveys guide.
03 · What goes there?
Civil Engineering & Drafting Services
Stamped plans by a Utah-licensed Professional Engineer, prepared to the requirements of the city or county reviewing them.
Civil Engineering
82 projects since 2000
Grading, drainage, water, sewer and stormwater design for residential, commercial and public projects.
Civil engineering →$2,500+
PermitsSite Plans
142 projects since 2000
Stamped residential and commercial site plans showing grading, utilities and access, built to your city's checklist.
Site plans →Subdivision Design & Platting
529 projects since 2000
Lot layout, roads, utilities and the recorded plat, from concept through city or county approval.
Subdivision design →Condominium Platting
Condo plats that define units, common areas and limited common areas for recording and sale.
Condominium platting →$1,800+
HomesHouse Plan Drafting
Custom floor plans, elevations and construction drawings for homeowners and builders.
House plan drafting →$400+
Manufactured homesFHA Foundation Inspections
67 projects since 2000
Engineer foundation certifications for FHA, VA and conventional manufactured-home loans.
Foundation inspections →Why one firm
The Survey Becomes the Design.
When the same firm surveys and engineers your project, the topography goes straight into the grading plan and the boundary straight into the site plan.
- No handoff delays: survey data goes straight into design, with no re-measuring between companies
- One contract, one contact: one fixed-fee quote and one person to call
- Faster city comments: the engineer and surveyor answer review comments together
- Same crew at construction: the people who designed it stake it
- Licensed in Utah: PLS and PE seals on every deliverable
04 · 2026 starting prices
Service Pricing & Turnaround
Starting prices for typical residential and small commercial jobs. Every job gets a fixed-fee quote in writing first.
| Service | Starting at | Typical turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Boundary survey | $1,025 | 1–3 weeks |
| Topographic survey | $1,500 | 1–4 weeks |
| ALTA / NSPS survey | $3,000 | 3–6 weeks |
| Foundation survey & house staking | $800 | Scheduled to your build |
| Site plan | $2,500 | 3–8 weeks |
| House plan drafting | $1,800 | 3–6 weeks |
| FHA foundation inspection | $400 | 1–2 weeks |
| Construction staking, elevation & as-built surveys | Quoted by scope | Scheduled to your build |
| Subdivision & condominium plats | Quoted by scope | Set by the approval process |
Full ranges and what changes the price: Utah survey cost guide · how long a survey takes
05 · Common bundles
How Clients Combine Services
Most projects need more than one service. These are the combinations we quote most often, all under a single contract.
Build on a Bare Lot
Boundary and topography, site plan, house staking, then a foundation survey for the inspector.
Buy or Refinance a Business Property
ALTA/NSPS survey with the Table A items your lender needs, plus a flood determination if it's near a floodplain.
Split Off a Home Site
Boundary survey of the parent parcel, then a lot-line adjustment or minor subdivision with new legal descriptions.
Turn Raw Land Into Lots
Boundary and topo, subdivision design, civil plans, the recorded plat, and staking for roads and utilities.
Build or Insure Near a Floodplain
Elevation certificate before and after construction, with a topographic survey for the site design.
Set and Finance a Home
Boundary or site plan for the permit, then an engineer's FHA foundation certification for the loan.
06 · What to expect
How Working With Us Works
A single boundary survey and a full subdivision follow the same steps.
The Project
Address or parcel number, your goal and any deadline.
Fixed Fee
Scope and price in writing, usually within one business day.
Research & Design
Records pulled, the site measured, and maps or plans prepared.
Stamped & Filed
Sealed deliverables, filed where required, with support through permits.
07 · Where we work
Based in Nephi. Working Across Utah.
Our office is at 1451 S. Main in Nephi, in the center of the state. We've completed projects in 19 Utah counties; these are the ones we work in most.
Juab CountyNephi, Mona, Levan, Eureka · 1,862 projects
Sanpete CountyManti, Ephraim, Mount Pleasant, Fairview · 1,875 projects
Utah CountyProvo, Spanish Fork, Payson, Santaquin · 631 projects
Millard CountyFillmore, Delta, Scipio · 123 projects
Sevier CountyRichfield, Salina, Monroe
Wasatch CountyHeber City, Midway, Hideout
Don't see your area? We travel for the right project and show travel as its own line on the quote. See our project record →
Rated 4.9 by 77 clients on GoogleRead the reviews08 · Direct answers
Services FAQ.
Which service do I need for my project?
Property lines and fences need a boundary survey; lenders and title companies usually ask for an ALTA survey; design work needs a topographic survey; building permits need a site plan, then staking and often a foundation survey. If you're unsure, call (435) 623-0897 and we'll tell you what you need, and what you don't.
How much do your services cost?
Boundary surveys start at $1,025, topographic surveys at $1,500, ALTA surveys at $3,000, foundation surveys at $800, site plans at $2,500, house plans at $1,800 and FHA foundation inspections at $400. Every job gets a fixed-fee quote in writing before work begins.
Can I bundle surveying and engineering?
Yes, and most clients do. Our surveyors and engineers work in the same office, so the survey goes straight into the design, one quote covers the whole project, and there's no handoff between firms.
How quickly can you start?
Most quotes go out within one business day. Scheduling depends on the season and the size of the job; tell us your deadline when you call.
Are your engineers and surveyors licensed in Utah?
Yes. Surveys are directed by Daryl Penrod, Professional Land Surveyor, State of Utah No. 5331527, and engineering is stamped by J. Brett Ludlow, Professional Engineer, State of Utah.
Do you work with homeowners or only developers?
Both. A homeowner who needs a fence-line survey gets the same care as a developer with a large subdivision. We've worked that way since 1975.
What areas of Utah do you serve?
Our office is in Nephi, in the center of the state. Most of our work is in Juab, Sanpete, Utah and Millard counties, and we've completed projects in 19 Utah counties.
What do I need to send for a quote?
The property address or parcel number, what you're trying to do (build, sell, split, finance, fence) and any permit, closing or construction date. Plans, a title commitment or a lender checklist help if you have them.
Licensed surveying & civil engineering · Since 1975
Not Sure Which Service You Need?
Call and tell us about your project. We'll point you to the right service, or combination, and send a fixed-fee quote within one business day.
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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
Where we work
Projects in 19 Utah counties since 2000, from our office in the center of the state.
Recent projects
- Subdivision & plattingNephi, Juab County
- Site planSantaquin, Utah County
- Survey projectPerry, Box Elder County
- Subdivision & plattingFillmore, Millard County
- Subdivision & plattingNephi, Juab County
Counts come from Ludlow Engineering's project records (2000–present, updated Oct 2026). Client names are never shown.