How do I hire a land surveyor?

• <div><p>To hire a land surveyor, you need to start by searching online for reputable professionals in your area. Here are a few steps to take when making a shortlist:</p><ul><li><p>Browse land surveyor service website</p></li><li><p>Check credentials</p></li><li><p>Read customer reviews</p></li><li><p>Find their contact information</p></li><li><p>Call or email to inquire about more information</p></li><li><p>Ask how far they travel, if you’re some distance away</p></li><li><p>Find out how they charge for their services</p></li><li><p>Ask about schedule and turnaround times</p></li><li><p>Repeat these steps for one to two other services and compare pricing</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: How do I know how deep my well is?

• <div><p>There are a couple of ways you can determine the depth of your well. One method is to use a device called a well sounder. This tool has a long measuring tape containing a sensor to alert you once the end reaches the water. </p><p>Or you can DIY it by using a long tape measure with a half-filled bottle of water attached to it. Lower the tape measure into your well. Once you feel tension on the tape, you&rsquo;ll know the bottle has reached your static water level. This will give you an approximate idea of your well&rsquo;s depth.</p></div>

Q: What information can I find in a land survey report?

• <div><p>Land survey reports have a boatload of information relevant to several scenarios. Here are the types of information contained with a survey, though it depends on your chosen type of land survey. Exact boundaries and dimensions of a given property General topography, including both natural and artificial landmarks Location of utility fixtures, like water mains Confirmation of any easements or encroachments on a piece of property Assessment of land elevation to buy flood insurance Updated information to add to a pre-existing property map</p></div>

Q: Can surveyors help with floodplain identifications?

• <div><p>Yes, they assess topography and potential risks related to flooding.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between a land survey and a plat?

• <div><p>A land survey includes the layout of a single property, including precise measurements and to-scale drawings of boundary lines, land improvements, and sometimes other features, like topography and drainage information. A plat map includes the layouts and boundary lines of several adjacent plots and basic structure measurements. Surveys are normally more valuable for homeowners and buyers, and plat maps are for governmental use.</p></div>

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Last update on March 12, 2026

Reviewed in March 2026
Highly recommend Moonraised Landscape. They were referred by a friend in the neighborhood. We wanted to update our landscaping, including removing plants, moving plants, adding new plants, add pathway and spotlighting, and upgrade our irrigation. Luis was very easy to work with. Super...
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Reviewed in August 2025
Robert Fleener was great to work with from start to finish. It was very easy to schedule an appointment with him, and he conducted my home appraisal efficiently and in a much shorter time than his estimate. The report he produced was thorough and exactly what I needed. He was a consummate...
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Reviewed in March 2024
Nancy had an experienced team demo the existing front yard and install a beautiful and unique front yard, driveway, and landing. She drives the project well at all stages and includes the customer appropriately. She cares immensely about the quality of the project and follows up for many weeks...
Design & Management Consultare
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Reviewed in October 2020
He was wonderful. His entire team was incredibly professional, kind, and helpful. I called a number of places before I landed with Carlos and I am so happy I found his company. I won't hire anyone else ever again.
Bay Area's Best Relocation Services
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Reviewed in September 2018
San Mateo Contracting & House Keeping surveyed the needs, completed the work as agreed upon in a professional manner, and did so well within the promised time frame. I plan to use their services again.
San Mateo Contracting & House Keeping
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Reviewed in March 2017
We solicited three contractors for bids. The main issue which set Joel and his brother Juan, from Pacific Hardware (PH) apart from the other contractors was when they looked at the landing, they knew exactly what needed to be done and explained how it would be repaired. PH has exceptional...
Peninsula Hardwood Floors, Inc
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Reviewed in June 2015
Pretty well and very professional. <br /> came on time and did a pretty thorough job of surveying the entire house <br />
Everlast Construction
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Reviewed in October 2014
He was great. When it became difficult to find the back boundary he suggested I could save money by "estimating" the boundary and he would not have to file a new claim. It was a much more reasonable cost for this survey then I suspected. <br />
Wade Hammond Land Surveyor
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Reviewed in September 2013
BGT was very prompt and professional. They completed the survey on time and on budget. They were creative in figuring a way to measure internal building floor elevation when we did not leave a door open! :-) <br /> When we had some questions, they went back out to the site and remeasured...
Bryan G. Taylor (BGT) Land Surveyors
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Reviewed in December 2012
So we had Darwin of DMM do most of our remodel, including a whole house electrical rewire a few months ago. We had completed the rest of the remodel and only needed one more item addressed to get our permit finished off. The sliding glass doors to the backyard had only one cement step down, but...
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Hogan Land Services, Inc.

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Land Surveyor

Serving Millbrae, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

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Emergency services offered

"Very Professional Survey. I would hire them again"

Response time4 days

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Transit Land Surveying Inc.

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Land Surveyor

Serving Millbrae, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Transit Land Surveying Inc. is a premier land surveying company serving San Francisco and the Bay Area. Our #1 goal as a company is having complete customer satisfaction. There is no job that is too big or too small. If you want the job done right, call Emily today!

Response time10 mins

Response rate100%

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ROYALTY BUILDERS , INC

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Serving Millbrae, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have done a lot of work in my house and I have dealt with different contractors in the past, but this time I found a real gem. Liroy of the Royalty Builders took care of the renovation of our additional family room, electrical re-wiring of the entire house, installation of our vinyl floors, relocation of the tank-less water heater, and the creation of a walkway that could accommodate handicaps in a span of 9 weeks. Liroy treated us like a family yet he exudes professionalism and utmost dedication. Whenever problems arise during the construction, he was flexible to deal with them and patient enough to accommodate our needs and requests as well. He was present in all the aspects of the renovation projects and attends all the meetings as much as he can, and being punctual at that! What I specifically like about him is his transparency in everything he does by always updating us on the progress of the work they’re doing. He truly understands the goal of our project and helped us with the functionality even on a budget. As it comes with his professionalism is his keenness to cleanliness. He made sure that his staff removed the debris and dirt at the end of every workday. Most importantly, I am very pleased with the quality of his workmanship. He truly delivers! I would not hesitate to refer or recommend him to everyone I know as I want them to experience as well the satisfaction my family and I had with his work!"

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Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

There are a couple of ways you can determine the depth of your well. One method is to use a device called a well sounder. This tool has a long measuring tape containing a sensor to alert you once the end reaches the water.

Or you can DIY it by using a long tape measure with a half-filled bottle of water attached to it. Lower the tape measure into your well. Once you feel tension on the tape, you’ll know the bottle has reached your static water level. This will give you an approximate idea of your well’s depth.

Land survey reports have a boatload of information relevant to several scenarios. Here are the types of information contained with a survey, though it depends on your chosen type of land survey. Exact boundaries and dimensions of a given property General topography, including both natural and artificial landmarks Location of utility fixtures, like water mains Confirmation of any easements or encroachments on a piece of property Assessment of land elevation to buy flood insurance Updated information to add to a pre-existing property map

Yes, they assess topography and potential risks related to flooding.

A land survey includes the layout of a single property, including precise measurements and to-scale drawings of boundary lines, land improvements, and sometimes other features, like topography and drainage information. A plat map includes the layouts and boundary lines of several adjacent plots and basic structure measurements. Surveys are normally more valuable for homeowners and buyers, and plat maps are for governmental use.

To hire a land surveyor, you need to start by searching online for reputable professionals in your area. Here are a few steps to take when making a shortlist:

Browse land surveyor service website
Check credentials
Read customer reviews
Find their contact information
Call or email to inquire about more information
Ask how far they travel, if you’re some distance away
Find out how they charge for their services
Ask about schedule and turnaround times
Repeat these steps for one to two other services and compare pricing

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