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Land Surveying Company licensed in the State of Michigan and Indiana. Perform surveys using GPS, total station and data collectors. Use the latest upgrade of Carlson software in preparing Land Surveying drawings. Our office number is 269-663-0021


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MCE delivers surveying instruments and specialty construction equipment to a wide range of clients. First and foremost, we are a full-service land and construction surveying equipment company that delivers new Trimble Spectra Precision, Nikon and Topcon laser and optical construction and survey instruments as well as quality used laser, optical and GNSS/GPS instruments, including machine control systems, to land surveying, engineering, construction, mining, environmental and agricultural businesses. MCE has a fully equipped repair and calibration facility as well as an industrial shop to install machine control systems on heavy equipment.

MCE delivers surveying instruments and specialty construction equipment to a wide range of clients. First and foremost, we are a full-service land and construction surveying equipment company that delivers new Trimble Spectra Precision, Nikon and Topcon laser and optical construction and survey instruments as well as quality used laser, optical and GNSS/GPS instruments, including machine control systems, to land surveying, engineering, construction, mining, environmental and agricultural businesses. MCE has a fully equipped repair and calibration facility as well as an industrial shop to install machine control systems on heavy equipment.


Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

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.

If you or your mortgage lender think your land survey needs to be more accurate, double-check the survey report and get at least a second opinion from the original surveyor and an inspector, if possible. Although it’s unlikely, even reputable surveying companies can make mistakes. An inaccurate survey can cause problems down the road in the case of any property line disputes, so it’s best to resolve any inaccuracies as quickly as possible.

You will find a collection of licensed land surveyors in your area. Your real estate agent or construction manager may also be able to recommend a trusted professional. When speaking with prospective pros in your area, ask the land surveyor if they are licensed in the state, have liability insurance, and can quote you a fee before starting.

When planning for land survey costs, you should consider the following elements as major contributors to the overall cost:

  • Size of your property in terms of acres or square feet

  • Complexity of the terrain in terms of hills, elevation changes, rocks, water, and other features

  • Type of survey you need (boundary survey, topographic survey, or a combination of survey types)

  • Distance traveled for the professional surveyor

Building a road on a slope requires careful planning and will normally require a drainage system underneath to prevent flooding and damage to the road over time. Your professional may lengthen your road to create switchbacks if the slope directly to your home is too steep, as there are regulations for maximum road slope. The drainage system will help prevent runoff from the higher side of the slope from damaging the asphalt or concrete. Keep in mind that building a road on a slope isn’t a good DIY project, as a lot can go wrong.

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