How much does it cost to prepare land for a mobile home?

• <div><p>Costs vary, but you can expect to spend between $1,000 and $4,000 to prepare land for a mobile home or before you <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-build-house.htm">build a house</a>. You’ll need to clear enough land for the foundation, which may require leveling or grading, as well as removing trees, stumps, and plants. Don’t forget to plan for permits and fees and the installation of a gas line, water line, and sewer main.</p></div>

How do you calculate real estate development costs?

• <div><p>You should always calculate real estate development costs on a case-by-case basis, so there’s no specific formula to estimate your total. You should speak with a local construction manager to see what you’ll need to do in terms of clearing and leveling the land, connecting utilities, and pulling permits for construction. A professional will be able to get you an accurate estimate for land development. </p></div>

Get matched with top land surveyors in Upland, CA

Q: How do pros determine the right slope for my landscape?

• <div><p>Pros will assess your soil type, property geography, and rain patterns for optimal slope.</p></div>

Q: What should I do before hiring an excavation company?

• <div><p>Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.</p><p>To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn&rsquo;t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.</p><p>Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.</p></div>

Q: Should I hire a land surveyor before installing a new fence?

• <div><p>It is almost always necessary to <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/land-surveying/">hire a land surveyor near you</a> to ensure your fence sits on the right side of the property line. Mistaking the shape of your property can lead to fines and costly changes if you have to move or adjust the privacy fence&mdash;not to mention some surly looks from your neighbor. We recommend jumpstarting your fence planning in the spring to ensure there is plenty of time to map out your plan before construction season.</p></div>

Enter your ZIP and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your land surveying project in Upland, CA?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Verified Reviews for Land Surveying pros in Upland, CA

*The Angi rating for Land Surveying companies in Upland, CA is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Land Surveying needs.

*The HomeAdvisor rating for Land Surveying companies in Upland, CA is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Land Surveying needs.

Last update on November 10, 2025

Reviewed in February 2017
At the estimate, Tony arrived on time, surveyed the property, made good recommendations for the number and location of cameras and gave us an estimate. We already had an excellent recommendation for his services and had one other estimate, which was twice the cost, so we went with Tony. Tony...
Precise Communications Inc
Request a quote
Reviewed in November 2016
The survey was done weeks behind schedule. I had to keep calling to see when they do the survey. I never saw the stakes in the ground.
McClung Surveying
Request a quote
Reviewed in October 2015
I am a HOA President in LA. We have five units with water leak problem when the rain is little excessive. I contacted CA Construction Center with "A" ratings with Angie's List. A good start. A survey was made of the leak problem of affected units and, as I must, asked for a "ball park"...
California Construction Center
Request a quote
Reviewed in August 2015
Contacted Don Moore, who is the owner of the Company. He is an expert in Home Security, with many years of experience in the home security industry. Highly recommended by many of my neighbors. I had an ADT system that was about 7 years old. I wanted to convert the system over to Moore...
Moore Protection
Request a quote
Reviewed in May 2015
They are relocating backyard patio lights, installing switches and timers. They are very quick with responding. I called yesterday, they came out today to do the surveying and they will be out on Monday. They gave me a detailed report.
Powell Electric
Request a quote
Reviewed in December 2014
Go Pro Remodeling did a very thorough and beautiful job painting my large duplex. Most of the attention to detail was in the process of preparing the stucco and wood siding and the efforts made in that stage of the project paid off in the application of the four colors of paint. Go Pro also...
GoPro Remodeling Inc.
Request a quote
Reviewed in January 2012
Juan came out to do a estimate of my roof repair. He actually went on top of the roof to check it out where as the other company did not. Juan gave me a estimate once he completed the survey of the roof. I had explain to him tile was falling from the roof to the ground and the possible accidents...
JC Estrada Roofing Inc
Request a quote
Reviewed in December 2011
Neil came; surveyed each task; and got right to work. No time was wasted. Even when to Orchard Supply & Hardware and got correct bolts for desk chair, stripping for windows, and seal for toilet. Knocked out all tasks thoroughly and without dawdling. Changed me much less than he had estimated. I...
310Handyman
Request a quote
Reviewed in October 2009
With regard to the landscape project, I originally needed a thorough "clean out" of plant growth so that the house painters could get to everything. Buck and his crew ably performed that work, and we started talking about how to improve my sadly neglected yard. I knew I needed a new sprinkler...
Buck’s Landscape Maintenance
Request a quote
Reviewed in August 2009
Tim Gordon, who did the survey of what we had and the logistics of the apartment building we were in was on time, professional, and dependable. He gave us an estimate that was definitely fair given what we had to move. It wasn't cheap, but it was reasonable if the job was done well. And the...
A Better Way To Move
Request a quote

Find Land surveyors in Upland

Hess Development, Inc.

4.58(

)

•Approved Pro

Hess Development, Inc.

4.58(

)

•Approved Pro

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 95% of Angi customers

29 local quotes requested

Hess Suvey provides the highest quality surveying services for Southern California. We recognize the importance of reasonable rates, quick turn-around, quality product and excellent service.

"I am still waiting for paperwork go thru the county thank you"

Rosa B on October 2023

Hess Suvey provides the highest quality surveying services for Southern California. We recognize the importance of reasonable rates, quick turn-around, quality product and excellent service.

"I am still waiting for paperwork go thru the county thank you"

Rosa B on October 2023

KARN Engineering & Surveying, Inc.

4.40(

)

•Approved Pro

KARN Engineering & Surveying, Inc.

4.40(

)

•Approved Pro

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 92% of Angi customers

31 local quotes requested

KARN Engineering & Surveying, Inc. has been servicing southern California for over 50 years. We provide surveying, civil engineering, and land development services through client service based consulting. No job is too big or small for us. Call today!

"NA"

Stanley M on May 2023

"NA"

Stanley M on May 2023

Get matched with top land surveyors in Upland, CA

Enter your ZIP and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your land surveying project in Upland, CA?

Land Surveying

Wood Fence Installation

Tree Removal Service

Verified Reviews for Land Surveying pros in Upland, CA

Find Land surveyors in Upland

Hess Development, Inc.

Hess Development, Inc.

KARN Engineering & Surveying, Inc.

KARN Engineering & Surveying, Inc.

Innovative Land Surveying

Innovative Land Surveying

LaserTech 3D Scanning

LaserTech 3D Scanning

DEVCO RT INC.

DEVCO RT INC.

Olague Landscaping

Olague Landscaping

LiDAR America inc

LiDAR America inc

Valdezbroslandscaping

Valdezbroslandscaping

ASAPDVBE

ASAPDVBE

Engineering Capital

Engineering Capital

The Upland, CA homeowners’ guide to land surveying services

How Much Does Site Preparation Cost? [2025 Data]

How Much Does a Land Survey Cost? [2025 Data]

How Much Does It Cost to Clear Land? [2025 Data]

Who Does Land Surveys?

Land Survey vs. Boundary Survey: What’s the Difference?

How Much Does an Elevation Certificate Cost? [2025 Data]

Find Land surveying Pros in other cities near youNot finding what you are looking for in Upland? Check surrounding areas for Land surveyors.

Which Land surveying task are you tackling?Find Upland Land surveying services on Angi who specialize in any of these tasks