What Is the Average Cost of a Land Survey?

If you're considering buying property, building a structure, installing a fence, or resolving a boundary issue, you may be asking: “What does a land survey cost?” The answer depends on several important factors, but understanding the basics can help you plan accordingly.

Typical Starting Price

At Alliance Land Surveyors, our land survey services typically start at $400. This starting price covers standard residential boundary surveys under an acre with relatively simple access and documentation.

Factors That Affect Land Survey Pricing

Several variables influence the final cost of a land survey:

• Property Size: Larger tracts require more time to measure and verify.
• Topographic Features: Uneven terrain, dense vegetation, or elevation changes require more detailed data collection.
• Title or Deed Research: Complex boundary descriptions or missing prior surveys can increase time spent on legal research.
• Location and Travel: Remote properties or those outside the standard service area may require a travel fee.
• Type of Survey: ALTA/NSPS surveys, topographic surveys, or construction staking involve more detail than a basic boundary survey and are priced accordingly.

Examples of Survey Types and Cost Ranges

• Standard Boundary Survey :$1$400 – $700 (1 acre or less, easy access)
• ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey :$1$1,000 – $2,500+ (required for commercial property transactions)
• Topographic Survey :$1$750 – $1,500 (depending on size and complexity)
• Construction Staking or Form Surveys :$1$500 – $1,200 (based on layout requirements)