Intake Form

Contact & Role

First name

Last name

We'll use this to respond to your inquiry.

Billing Address

Country/Region

Address

Address - line 2

City

Zip / Postal code

Phone

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Role on the project

Property Owner

Future owner/buyer

Real estate agent

Authorized representative of the owner (attorney, property manager, project manager, etc.)

Designer (home designer, architect, engineer, etc.)

Building or excavation / civil contractor

Developer

So we can reach the right person and understand your perspective.

The Project

What type of surveying or land use service are you looking for?

Exemption survey (boundary line adjustment, family transfer, lot aggregation, mortgage survey, retracement, court order)

Delineation survey (boundary delineation, setback delineation)

Construction (construction staking, as-built survey)

Topographical or Existing Conditions Site Map

Subdivision (subdivision & survey, survey only, planning only)

Planning & zoning / permitting (zoning map amendment, conditional use permit, variance, floodplain development permit)

Floodplain survey (elevation certificate, letter of map amendment, floodplain mapping)

Miscellaneous survey (ALTA, easement survey, GIS/LiDAR mapping, site plan preparation, monitoring survey, ground water mapping, control/geodetic)

Not sure — I need help figuring it out

Check the option that best matches what you need.

Does this project involve adjacent properties?

Yes

Not Sure

This helps us estimate coordiantion and filedwork needs.

Current state of the property

Vacant land

Existing residential

Existing commercial

Under construction

Choose the option that best describes the current situation.

Are there waterways, wetlands, or 100-year floodplains on or adjacent to the property?

Yes

I don't know

This can affect permitting and fieldwork considerations.

Are there known easements, CC&Rs, or other recorded agreements affecting the property?

Yes

I don't know

If you're not sure, that's ok.

Is the property subject to zoning regulations?

Yes

I don't know

This helps us confirm what documentation may be required.

End goal for the project

Tell us what you’re trying to accomplish and what “done” looks like for you.

Estimated project or property value (whichever is greater)

Our insurer requires an annual project value report — your answer here helps us stay on top of that.

Timeline & Fees

When do you need the project completed?

Are the appropriate permits currently in order?

Yes

I don't know

Not applicaple

If you’re not sure, select “I don't know.”

Known violations, COSA/DEQ approvals, or sanitary restrictions

Yes

I don't know

If you're not sure, that's ok.

Important fee & scope note

Land surveying is licensed and regulated professional work requiring document research, fieldwork, and legal preparation. Project fees typically range from $2,500 for straightforward boundary work to $12,500 or more for complex or multi-phase projects. Most residential and small commercial projects fall between $5,000 and $10,000 for normal operating timelines. Timeline and site complexity are the two biggest factors in determining final project costs — expedited schedules and complex properties will affect pricing accordingly. This is not a bid or a quote for services. Actual fees depend on site complexity, available records, and regulatory requirements.

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Other details (if any)

Upload relevant documents

Upload any relevant documents such as deeds, plats, COS, easements, permits, or photos.

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