Utah Land Survey Costs by County
Real, current pricing for boundary, ALTA, and topographic land surveys in all 29 Utah counties. Updated for 2026 by Ludlow Engineering — serving Utah surveyors since 1975.
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Updated May 2026 · By the Ludlow Engineering team
How much does a land survey cost in Utah? That depends almost entirely on which Utah county the property sits in, what survey type the project needs, and the specific conditions of the parcel. A residential boundary survey on a clean Salt Lake County subdivision lot will cost roughly $1,025–$1,500. The same boundary survey on a rural acreage in Sanpete County may run $1,800–$3,200 — because of travel, records complexity, and terrain. This guide breaks down Utah land survey costs by county, by region, and by survey type, with real 2026 pricing from Ludlow Engineering. For our complete cost breakdown across every survey service, see our land survey cost guide.
This page focuses on where in Utah the survey will happen and how that affects pricing. For broader cost breakdowns by survey type, terrain category, and project scope — across every kind of survey we perform — visit our complete land survey cost guide. The two pages complement each other: this one answers "what does it cost in my Utah county?"; the other answers "what does each type of survey cost?"
Why Land Survey Costs Vary by Utah County
A common surprise for first-time clients: two seemingly similar lots can have meaningfully different survey quotes if they're in different Utah counties. The reasons are practical:
- Travel from Nephi. Our office is centrally located in Juab County. Counties along the Wasatch Front and central Utah are well within day-trip distance. Outlying counties — northeastern Utah, deep southern Utah, far western desert counties — require additional travel time that gets reflected in the quote.
- Records quality by county. Utah's county recorders maintain records differently. Salt Lake, Utah, and Davis counties have modern digital records that are quick to pull. Some rural counties still rely on older recorded plats or hand-indexed records that take longer to research.
- Terrain difficulty. Wasatch Front benchland (Salt Lake, Davis, Weber County foothills) and Park City area lots often involve steep terrain that slows field crews. Flat Wasatch Valley lots and Sanpete Valley parcels are typically faster to survey.
- Subdivision age. Modern subdivisions in Utah County, Salt Lake County, and Washington County usually have well-maintained corner monuments and clean plats. Older parcels in central Utah (especially pre-1970s metes-and-bounds descriptions) take longer to reconcile.
- Local jurisdiction requirements. Salt Lake City, Park City, and St. George each have specific submittal requirements that occasionally add scope. Sanpete County and Juab County are typically more straightforward.
The result: there's no single "Utah land survey cost" — there's a range that varies by where the property is and what's on it. The county tables below show realistic ranges for each.
Utah Land Survey Costs by County — All 29 Counties
The table below shows typical Ludlow Engineering 2026 pricing for a standard residential boundary survey in each Utah county. Pricing is for a single-family residential lot under 1 acre with clean records. Larger lots, complex parcels, or other survey types (topographic, ALTA, drone) run higher — see the regional breakdowns below for full ranges.
| County | Region | Typical Boundary Survey |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County | Wasatch Front | $1,025 – $1,800 |
| Utah County | Wasatch Front | $1,025 – $1,800 |
| Davis County | Wasatch Front | $1,150 – $1,900 |
| Weber County | Wasatch Front | $1,200 – $2,000 |
| Tooele County | West Wasatch | $1,200 – $2,200 |
| Wasatch County | Mountain West | $1,300 – $2,400 |
| Summit County | Park City / Mountain West | $1,400 – $2,800 |
| Morgan County | Mountain West | $1,300 – $2,400 |
| Rich County | Northeast Utah | $1,700 – $3,200 |
| Cache County | Northern Utah | $1,400 – $2,400 |
| Box Elder County | Northwest Utah | $1,500 – $2,800 |
| Juab County | Central Utah (Home) | $1,025 – $1,600 |
| Sanpete County | Central Utah | $1,025 – $1,800 |
| Sevier County | Central Utah | $1,100 – $1,900 |
| Millard County | West Central Utah | $1,200 – $2,200 |
| Piute County | Central Utah | $1,300 – $2,400 |
| Wayne County | South Central Utah | $1,500 – $2,800 |
| Carbon County | East Central Utah | $1,300 – $2,400 |
| Emery County | East Central Utah | $1,400 – $2,600 |
| Duchesne County | Northeast Utah | $1,600 – $3,000 |
| Uintah County | Northeast Utah | $1,700 – $3,200 |
| Daggett County | Far Northeast Utah | $1,900 – $3,500 |
| Beaver County | Southwest Utah | $1,500 – $2,800 |
| Iron County | Southwest Utah | $1,500 – $2,800 |
| Washington County | St. George Area | $1,400 – $2,600 |
| Garfield County | South Central Utah | $1,700 – $3,200 |
| Kane County | Southern Utah | $1,700 – $3,200 |
| San Juan County | Southeast Utah | $1,800 – $3,500 |
| Grand County | East Central Utah | $1,600 – $3,000 |
All quotes are fixed-fee in writing. The ranges above reflect typical residential boundary survey pricing on a clean parcel. Rural acreage, older metes-and-bounds parcels, lots with missing monuments, or complex records research can push the price higher. We send a confirmed quote within 2–3 business hours of receiving a property address.
Pricing by Utah Region
For a clearer picture of how Utah land survey costs vary regionally, here's the breakdown by Utah's main geographic and economic regions. Each region's pricing reflects average travel from our Nephi office, terrain difficulty, and the typical mix of work we see there.
Wasatch Front
Salt Lake · Utah · Davis · Weber
Utah's most populous region and where the majority of our urban and suburban surveying happens. Modern subdivisions, well-maintained records, and clean access make this the lowest-priced region for routine boundary work.
- Boundary Survey$1,025 – $2,000
- Topographic Survey$1,500 – $4,500
- ALTA Survey$3,000 – $9,500
- Drone / Aerial$2,500 – $10,000
Central Utah
Juab · Sanpete · Sevier · Millard · Piute · Wayne
Our home region. Juab County is where our office sits, and we work daily across Sanpete, Sevier, and surrounding counties. Travel costs are minimal; small-town familiarity with county recorders speeds records work.
- Boundary Survey$1,025 – $2,200
- Topographic Survey$1,500 – $4,500
- ALTA Survey$3,000 – $9,000
- Drone / Aerial$2,500 – $9,000
Park City & Mountain West
Summit · Wasatch · Morgan
Steep terrain, high-value properties, and unique mountain-resort jurisdiction requirements. Surveys here usually involve more careful site work and specific Park City municipality protocols.
- Boundary Survey$1,300 – $2,800
- Topographic Survey$2,000 – $5,500
- ALTA Survey$3,500 – $12,000
- Drone / Aerial$3,000 – $10,000
Southern Utah / St. George
Washington · Iron · Kane · Garfield · Beaver
Fast-growing southwestern Utah, anchored by the St. George metro area. Modern subdivision development is common; further-out parcels in Kane and Garfield counties involve more travel.
- Boundary Survey$1,400 – $3,200
- Topographic Survey$1,800 – $5,000
- ALTA Survey$3,200 – $10,000
- Drone / Aerial$2,800 – $9,500
Northeast Utah / Uinta Basin
Duchesne · Uintah · Daggett · Rich
Rural parcels, energy-industry properties, and large-acreage ranching land. Significant travel time from Nephi means surveys are typically scheduled efficiently — multiple stops in one trip when possible.
- Boundary Survey$1,700 – $3,500
- Topographic Survey$2,200 – $6,000
- ALTA Survey$3,500 – $11,000
- Drone / Aerial$3,000 – $10,000
Northern Utah / Cache Valley
Cache · Box Elder · Tooele
Cache Valley agricultural and growing residential markets, plus the Tooele Valley industrial corridor. Mixed urban-rural pricing depending on parcel location.
- Boundary Survey$1,200 – $2,800
- Topographic Survey$1,700 – $4,800
- ALTA Survey$3,200 – $9,500
- Drone / Aerial$2,700 – $9,000
Southeast Utah
San Juan · Grand · Emery · Carbon
Remote desert and canyon country including the Moab area and rural mining communities. Surveys here typically involve travel coordination and sometimes 4WD site access.
- Boundary Survey$1,600 – $3,500
- Topographic Survey$2,200 – $6,000
- ALTA Survey$3,500 – $11,000
- Drone / Aerial$3,000 – $11,000
Land Survey Costs in Major Utah Cities
Some Utah cities have unique conditions that warrant their own pricing notes:
Salt Lake City
The state's largest city, with the most complex urban survey conditions — older subdivisions, dense utilities, and Salt Lake City's specific permit submittal requirements. Typical residential boundary survey: $1,200–$1,900. ALTA surveys for downtown commercial properties commonly run $5,000–$12,000+ due to multi-parcel complexity and dense utilities.
Park City
Mountain-resort terrain, steep slopes, and Park City Municipal Corporation's specific requirements add scope to most surveys. Typical residential boundary survey: $1,400–$2,400. High-value commercial and resort properties on Park Avenue, Old Town, and the Empire Pass corridor are quoted on scope.
Provo
Utah Valley's largest city, with a healthy mix of modern subdivisions and older university-area parcels. Typical residential boundary survey: $1,025–$1,700. The Provo and Orem permit offices are familiar to our team — submittals typically clear plan check on first review.
Lehi
One of Utah's fastest-growing cities with significant tech-industry development. Mostly modern subdivisions and recently-platted commercial development make surveys here generally efficient. Typical residential boundary survey: $1,025–$1,800.
St. George
Southern Utah's rapidly growing metro, with desert terrain and unique building requirements. Typical residential boundary survey: $1,300–$2,400. Larger commercial development in Washington County: $3,500–$10,000+ for ALTA.
Ogden
Northern Utah's historic urban center with a mix of older platted neighborhoods and newer development. Typical residential boundary survey: $1,200–$2,000. Many properties involve older recorded plats that take additional research time.
Logan
Cache Valley's largest city with agricultural and university-area parcels. Typical residential boundary survey: $1,300–$2,200. Cache County records are well-organized; most surveys move efficiently.
Cedar City
Iron County seat and the gateway to the southern Utah parks. Mixed urban-rural pricing. Typical residential boundary survey: $1,400–$2,400.
Moab
Tourism-driven economy with rural acreage, ranch land, and complex BLM-adjacent properties. Travel to Moab is significant from Nephi. Typical residential boundary survey: $1,700–$3,200.
Heber City
Wasatch County seat, growing rapidly as a Park City overflow community. Typical residential boundary survey: $1,300–$2,200.
Utah-Specific Factors That Affect Survey Cost
Beyond which county you're in, several Utah-specific situations can shift the price up or down:
Sloped Wasatch Front Lots
Benchland properties along the Wasatch Front (Salt Lake, Davis, Weber, and Utah county foothills) often involve significant slope. Field crews work slower on steep terrain, especially in winter when ground is snow-covered or icy. Expect 15–30% above the flat-lot baseline.
Snow Coverage
Survey work doesn't stop for winter in Utah, but heavy snow on a survey site can prevent locating buried monuments. We sometimes recommend waiting for snowmelt rather than charging for the extra time spent excavating to find pins. For winter-essential surveys, expect modest additional cost in northern Utah and at higher elevations.
Pre-1970s Metes-and-Bounds Parcels
Many older central and southern Utah parcels are described by hand-written metes-and-bounds rather than modern recorded plats. Reconciling these descriptions against current field conditions can take significantly more research time. Expect 25–60% above the standard cost.
Rural Acreage
Lots above 5 acres in rural counties cost more than tightly-platted urban lots — more field walking, more monumentation, more measurement. We often recommend drone-based survey for parcels over 10 acres, which is frequently cheaper than ground methods.
FEMA Flood Zones
If your Utah property sits in a FEMA flood zone, you may need an Elevation Certificate in addition to a boundary survey. These are typically billed separately at $350–$650.
Utility Locating
Surveys for new construction often include underground utility locating (water, sewer, gas, electric). Utah requires 811 ("Blue Stakes") notification before excavation; our crews coordinate the locate request. The standard locate is included in most surveys; specialized private locates of non-public utilities cost extra.
Frequently Asked Questions About Utah Land Survey Costs
How much does a land survey cost in Utah on average?
A residential boundary survey in Utah typically costs $1,025–$2,500. Wasatch Front counties (Salt Lake, Utah, Davis) usually run $1,025–$2,000. Outlying counties (Daggett, San Juan, Garfield) can run $1,700–$3,500 due to travel. ALTA surveys for commercial property start at $3,000, and topographic surveys for engineering design run $1,500–$4,500. See the county pricing table above for your specific county.
Why does the same survey cost different prices in different Utah counties?
Three reasons: travel time from our Nephi office (closer counties cost less), records quality (some counties have modern digital records, others still rely on older systems), and terrain (Wasatch Front benchland is more difficult than valley lots). We disclose travel costs in every quote up front so there are no surprises.
What's the cheapest Utah county to get a land survey in?
Juab County is typically lowest because our office is there — minimal travel cost. Salt Lake, Utah, and Sanpete counties are also typically on the lower end because of modern records and frequent work in those areas.
What's the most expensive Utah county to survey?
The most expensive counties for routine surveys are those farthest from our Nephi office — Daggett, San Juan, Kane, Garfield. They're not more expensive because the survey work is harder; they're more expensive because of additional travel time. We often combine multiple jobs in these counties into single trips to reduce per-job cost.
How long does a Utah land survey take?
A typical residential boundary survey takes 1–3 weeks from contract to delivered map. Wasatch Front parcels are often closer to 1–2 weeks; outlying counties typically run 2–3 weeks due to scheduling around travel. ALTA surveys run 3–6 weeks regardless of county.
Do you serve all 29 Utah counties?
Yes — from our Nephi office we serve every Utah county. Some counties we visit weekly (Salt Lake, Utah, Sanpete, Sevier); others we travel to less frequently but still serve. Travel costs to outlying counties are disclosed in every quote up front.
What about surveys for properties near the Utah-Wyoming border?
We work across the Utah-Wyoming state line regularly. Properties straddling or near the border are handled by our team without subcontracting. See our civil engineering services page for our Wyoming coverage.
How do I get an accurate Utah survey quote?
Send us the property address and parcel number — that's all we need to start. We pull the deed and recorded plat ourselves and send a fixed-fee written quote within 2–3 business hours. The quote includes scope of work and any specific factors that affect price for your particular Utah county.
Where can I find pricing for survey types not on this page?
This guide focuses on Utah county-specific pricing. For complete pricing breakdowns by survey type (boundary, ALTA, topographic, drone, construction staking, FHA foundation inspections), see our complete land survey cost guide.
Are these 2026 prices going to change?
The ranges on this page reflect realistic Ludlow Engineering pricing for early 2026. Pricing does adjust modestly each year based on labor, fuel, and operational costs — typically 3–5% annually. Quotes we send are valid for 30 days; any quote we deliver is the price we honor.