How much does a survey cost?
The cost of a survey is relative to the total time and effort involved. In most cases it is impossible to provide a client with more than an estimate or range, because many of the factors involved in calculating the cost are indeterminable prior to initiation of research and field work. Some of the significant variables that may influence the final cost of the survey include:
- Location and accessibility of the property (distance, size, terrain, and vegetation)
- Availability of record documents (availability, clarity, completeness, and accuracy)
- Perpetuation of monumentation (ease of location and identification in field)
- Weather conditions and visibility (open line of sight, especially with GPS work)
We will provide a cost estimate based on years of prior experience and expertise in the field, and will often suggest ways to save time and money in the prosecution of our scope of work. Please be aware that a proper and accurate survey is seldom achieved by the least expensive estimate. A large variance between proposed prices from multiple surveyors may indicate that the low bidder is not conducting the necessary research of historical survey records, or neglecting to include the cost to prepare a Record of Survey when one may be required by law.