Licensed Surveyors in Salt Lake County
Salt Lake County has more licensed land surveyors than any other county in Utah. Firms serve the full range of Salt Lake County communities: Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Sandy, South Jordan, West Jordan, Draper, Murray, Millcreek, Midvale, Cottonwood Heights, Holladay, Riverton, Herriman, and Taylorsville. Whether your project is a residential boundary survey, an ALTA survey for a commercial acquisition, or a construction staking job, there are qualified firms here.
Use the directory as a starting point, then confirm the responsible surveyor's current license before hiring.
What to Tell a Surveyor When Calling
Firms give better quotes when you provide specific information upfront. Have this ready when you call:
- The property address or assessor parcel number (APN)
- The purpose of the survey (fence placement, pre-construction, closing requirement, dispute)
- Approximate lot size or acreage
- Any existing survey documents or deed copies you have
- Your timeline or deadline if applicable
What Survey Types Are Common in Salt Lake County
Salt Lake County's density and development pace means surveyors here handle a wide range of work. Boundary surveys for residential fence and construction projects are most common. ALTA surveys are standard for any commercial real estate transaction. Elevation certificates are needed for properties near the Jordan River, Cottonwood Creek, Emigration Creek, and other Wasatch Front drainages where FEMA flood zones apply.
Construction staking is in high demand across the county, particularly in the rapidly growing areas of Herriman, South Jordan, and Riverton where new subdivisions are being built out. Topographic surveys are common for hillside building permits on the Wasatch Front east bench.
East Bench and Foothills Considerations
The east bench of Salt Lake County, from Salt Lake City's avenues district through Millcreek, Holladay, and Cottonwood Heights, has older neighborhoods with lots that sometimes have complicated survey histories. Original monuments from 1940s and 1950s plats may be disturbed or missing. Deed descriptions in some neighborhoods use older bearing and distance language that requires careful interpretation. Firms with experience in these neighborhoods bring efficiency that matters on more complex jobs.
Find Licensed Surveyors in Salt Lake County
Search our Salt Lake County directory for licensed Professional Land Surveyors serving your community. Contact two to three firms, compare lead times and pricing, and choose the firm that fits your project's needs.