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Land Surveyors Serving Adams County, CO

12 firms serving the area 10 local offices Colorado survey cost guide

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Adams County listings are meant to help property owners find firms to contact, compare scope, and confirm availability. Always verify licensing, insurance, price, and project fit before hiring.

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  • Only private surveying firms and licensed surveying professionals are eligible for listing.
  • Firm websites, public contact details, and owner-submitted corrections are reviewed where available.
  • Colorado license matching is still in progress
  • Non-surveying entities and government offices are removed when identified.
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10 local office profiles
2 service-area listings
0 with license info
0 claimed profiles
11 with website data
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This area currently has several local firm profiles or explicit nearby service coverage.
Latest directory or profile research review: August 31, 2026.
A listing is not an endorsement. Property owners should speak with the firm directly before booking.
Service coverage in Adams County

Compare firms by documented project fit

Adams County has multiple listed local offices, so compare scope before comparing price. A low price is not useful if it leaves out staking, a signed plat, or records research.

Topographic survey
8 profiles · 8 with public service evidence · 6 local offices

Ask what area, features, contours, datum, and file format the design team needs.

Construction staking
6 profiles · 6 with public service evidence · 4 local offices

Ask how many site visits are included and whether staking is based on final approved plans.

Boundary or fence survey
5 profiles · 5 with public service evidence · 3 local offices

Ask whether the estimate includes corners marked, lines staked, a signed drawing, and any return visit.

ALTA/NSPS or commercial survey
4 profiles · 4 with public service evidence · 2 local offices

Send the title commitment and Table A needs before asking for price or turnaround.

Elevation certificate
1 profile · 1 with public service evidence · 0 local offices

Ask whether the firm prepares FEMA elevation certificates and what flood-zone information they need from you.

Site plan survey
1 profile · 1 with public service evidence · 0 local offices

Ask the permit office or designer for a written list of required features, setbacks, and deliverables.

Local directory signals
12profiles
10local offices
11websites
0license records

Listings cover 3 local cities in this directory view.

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Before you contact firms

Use these guides to choose the right survey type and send a clearer estimate request to Adams County firms.

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12 firms serving Adams County
Adams County Surveyor Guide

How to hire a land surveyor in Adams County, CO

4 min read

Adams County covers the north Denver suburbs and northeast corridor, with a mix of residential communities (Brighton, Thornton, Northglenn, Westminster), industrial areas (Commerce City), and the Denver International Airport corridor. The county has 10 licensed surveyors in our directory serving this diverse market.

Survey Needs in Adams County

Residential growth in Brighton and Thornton: Brighton, along the I-76 corridor, and Thornton and Northglenn along the I-25 corridor have both seen steady residential growth. ILCs for mortgage lending are the most common survey type in these communities. New subdivisions require boundary surveys and lot line certifications.

Commercial development around DIA: Denver International Airport in Adams County has generated a substantial commercial corridor along E-470, including hotels, logistics facilities, and cargo operations. ALTA/NSPS surveys are standard for commercial real estate in this corridor, and the survey demand has grown with airport-adjacent development.

Industrial surveys in Commerce City: Commerce City’s industrial zones, including properties adjacent to the former Rocky Mountain Arsenal (now Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge), involve large parcels, utility easements, pipeline easements, and in some cases environmental restrictions. Industrial survey work here requires commercial ALTA experience and familiarity with Adams County’s industrial plat records.

South Platte River elevation certificates: The South Platte runs through Brighton and Commerce City. Properties near the river corridor, particularly in Brighton’s riverside neighborhoods and near the South Platte in Commerce City, may need elevation certificates for flood insurance.

How Do I Choose the Right Surveyor?

For residential ILC and boundary work in Brighton, Thornton, or Westminster: Most Front Range surveying firms are familiar with Adams County Clerk and Recorder records. Standard turnaround is 2 to 4 weeks.

For commercial ALTA work near DIA or in Commerce City: Ask about ALTA experience, professional liability insurance, and familiarity with Adams County’s industrial easement records.

To find a licensed land surveyor in Adams County, browse our directory. Use the directory as a starting point, then confirm the responsible surveyor's current license before hiring.

Sources

  1. Colorado DORA - Board of Licensure for Architects, Engineers, and Surveyors
  2. Colorado Revised Statutes Title 12 Article 25
  3. National Society of Professional Surveyors
  4. Colorado DORA Licensee and Discipline Roster
  5. Adams County Geographic Information Systems
Colorado cost guide

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Common questions about land surveys in Adams County

How do I find a licensed land surveyor in Adams County?+

Use the directory as a starting point, then confirm the responsible surveyor's current license before hiring. All listed surveyors hold active PLS licenses from the Colorado State Board of Licensure under DORA.

What surveys are most common in Adams County?+

Common survey types in Adams County include ILCs for residential mortgage lending in Brighton, Thornton, and Westminster, elevation certificates near the South Platte River corridor, commercial ALTA surveys for DIA-area development, and industrial surveys near Commerce City.

Do I need a specialized surveyor for industrial properties in Commerce City?+

Industrial surveys in Commerce City can involve large lots, utility easements, pipeline easements, and environmental restrictions (due to the adjacent former Rocky Mountain Arsenal). A surveyor with industrial and commercial survey experience will handle these requirements more efficiently than a firm focused solely on residential work.

How long do surveys take in Adams County?+

ILCs typically take 1 to 2 weeks. Residential boundary surveys take 2 to 4 weeks. Commercial or industrial surveys may take 3 to 6 weeks depending on complexity and the volume of easement research required.

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