McPheeters & Associates

Accurately estimating the cost of a survey can be challenging due to the numerous variables involved, particularly with boundary surveys. Each survey project is unique, and factors such as whether the land has been previously surveyed, by whom, how long ago, the condition of monuments, discrepancies in deeds, the distance to be surveyed, terrain characteristics, travel time, and access to the site can significantly impact the time and effort required for the survey.

To address these challenges, we use a Time and Materials cost approach. We will provide an estimate of what we think it will cost based on our experience and preliminary research. The actual costs may vary. If something totally unexpected is encountered, it can be discussed, and the scope changed to meet your needs.

Here are a few ballpark costs to let you know what to expect before requesting an estimate:

• Consultation - Most clients spend 1.5 hours meeting at our office or virtually discussing their property. $250/hour.
• Boundary Survey - Lot retracement where there is a recorded map the corners have been set before requiring only a Corner Record. The typical range is $2,500 - $4,000.. If no record of all the property corners having been set before requiring a Record of Survey map be filed with the county. Costs typically start at $4,500 and go up depending on the size of the parcel and how far we need to survey to resolve the boundary.
• Marking Property Lines - Requires we find and verify the corners (Boundary Survey) before marking between the corners. In addition to the Boundary Survey, costs are typically an additional $200 - $2,000 depending on terrain, spacing and length to be marked.