Find a Licensed Land Surveyor in Johnson County, KS
Johnson County is the largest county in Kansas by population, covering Overland Park, Olathe, Leawood, Prairie Village, Lenexa, Shawnee, Gardner, Spring Hill, and De Soto. It sits on the Missouri border as the Kansas half of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The combination of dense suburban development, a fast-moving real estate market, and active commercial construction means surveyors here handle a wide range of work every week.
With 27 licensed surveying firms operating in the county, Johnson County has more survey professionals than any other county in Kansas. Here is how to find the right one for your project.
Kansas Surveyor Licensing Requirements
Kansas requires all land surveyors to hold an active Registered Land Surveyor (RLS) license issued by the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions (KSBTP). Only a licensed RLS can certify a survey with legal standing in Kansas. Use the directory as a starting point, then confirm the responsible surveyor's current license before hiring. You can browse licensed surveyors in Johnson County directly in our directory.
Types of Surveys Common in Johnson County
Boundary Surveys
Boundary surveys are the most common survey type in Johnson County. They locate and document your property lines, set corner monuments, and produce a signed and sealed plat map. Buyers, sellers, lenders, and fence installers all request them. Most residential lots in Olathe, Leawood, Prairie Village, and Lenexa fall within recorded subdivision plats, which can make boundary surveys more efficient when the plat records are clear.
ALTA Surveys for Commercial Properties
Overland Park is one of the strongest suburban commercial real estate markets in the Kansas City metro area. ALTA surveys are required by institutional lenders and title insurance underwriters for commercial acquisitions and refinances. They document boundaries, improvements, easements, access, and encroachments to a national standard. Several Johnson County firms specialize in this work.
Subdivision and Development Surveys
Johnson County sees consistent residential and commercial subdivision activity. New development in Gardner, Spring Hill, and De Soto requires subdivision plat preparation and construction staking. Surveyors experienced with the county's plat approval process at the Johnson County Register of Deeds are valuable partners for developers.
Elevation Certificates
Properties near Indian Creek, Mill Creek, and Blue River tributaries may fall within FEMA Zone AE flood areas. A licensed RLS can complete an elevation certificate documenting your building's elevation relative to the Base Flood Elevation, which flood insurers and lenders require for these properties.
What to Look for in a Johnson County Surveyor
- Active RLS license: Confirm the license is current before signing anything.
- Local experience: Ask if they regularly work in Johnson County and are familiar with local plat records and permit office requirements.
- Written proposal: Require a written scope, timeline, deliverables list, and price before work begins.
- References: For large commercial or subdivision projects, ask for references from recent similar work in the county.
How to Get Quotes from Johnson County Surveyors
Gather your property address, parcel ID from the Johnson County Appraiser's office, your deed or legal description, and any existing survey documents before calling firms. Explain your project type clearly: a residential boundary survey for a home sale has a different scope than an ALTA for a commercial acquisition. Contact two or three firms and compare written proposals. Ask each firm about their current scheduling availability if you have a deadline.
Browse Our Johnson County Surveyor Directory
Our Johnson County surveyor directory connects you with licensed RLS professionals serving Overland Park, Olathe, Leawood, Prairie Village, Lenexa, Shawnee, Gardner, Spring Hill, De Soto, and all of Johnson County. Filter by location and survey type to find the right professional for your project today.