How Do I Find a Licensed Land Surveyor in Washington County?
Washington County in Western Maryland has licensed Professional Land Surveyors based primarily in Hagerstown and serving communities throughout the county including Boonsboro, Smithsburg, Williamsport, Hancock, Funkstown, and Clear Spring. Maryland requires all practicing surveyors to hold a valid PLS license from the Maryland State Board for Professional Land Surveyors.
What to Know About Surveying in Washington County
Washington County's surveying market is smaller than the Baltimore-DC metro area, but it handles a full range of residential, rural, and commercial survey work:
- Suburban residential surveys: Hagerstown, Smithsburg, Boonsboro, and Maugansville have standard suburban lot surveys that are among the most straightforward projects in the county.
- Rural and agricultural properties: Washington County has significant farmland. Properties in the Greencastle-Hagerstown agricultural belt, along the Conococheague Creek corridor, and in the hills west of South Mountain often have older deed descriptions that require experienced research.
- Historic properties: The Antietam National Battlefield area in the southeastern county attracts investors and historic preservation buyers. Properties in this corridor have some of the most historically layered deed histories in Maryland.
- Floodplain properties: Potomac River floodplain properties in Williamsport and Halfway, and Antietam Creek and Conococheague Creek floodplain properties, may need elevation certificates or floodplain boundary work.
Tips for Hiring in Washington County
Washington County has fewer surveying firms than metro counties. Plan for a two to four week wait for most projects. If you need a survey for a rural property with complex deed descriptions, contact the surveyor early and ask about their familiarity with older Washington County deed records at the county circuit court.
Find a Licensed Surveyor in Washington County
Search our Washington County surveyor directory to find licensed professionals. Use the directory as a starting point, then confirm the responsible surveyor's current license before hiring.