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Why Submit an RFQ?

Filling out a Request for Quote (RFQ) form is the fastest way to get an accurate estimate. Here’s why:

  • The RFQ form ensures we receive all the necessary details upfront, making it easier and quicker than gathering information over the phone. If we need more information, we’ll reach out to you directly.
  • We do not provide quotes over the phone because we need to review the property using aerial maps and publicly available property records to ensure accuracy.

Submitting an RFQ allows us to provide a detailed response tailored to your property’s specifics.

*Typically, quotes that include pricing and expected completion time are provided in 1-2 business days.

What Affects the Cost of a Survey?

The cost of a survey can vary based on several factors. These include the size, location, and terrain of the property, as well as the availability of records, the presence of existing property markers, and any previous survey history. Seasonal factors can also play a role.

Ultimately, the cost reflects the time and effort required to complete your survey accurately.

Why Submit an RFQ?

Filling out a Request for Quote (RFQ) form is the fastest way to get an accurate estimate. Here’s why:

  • The RFQ form ensures we receive all the necessary details upfront, making it easier and quicker than gathering information over the phone. If we need more information, we’ll reach out to you directly.
  • We do not provide quotes over the phone because we need to review the property using aerial maps and publicly available property records to ensure accuracy.

Submitting an RFQ allows us to provide a detailed response tailored to your property’s specifics.

*Typically, quotes that include pricing and expected completion time are provided in 1-2 business days.

What Affects the Cost of a Survey?

The cost of a survey can vary based on several factors. These include the size, location, and terrain of the property, as well as the availability of records, the presence of existing property markers, and any previous survey history. Seasonal factors can also play a role.

 

Ultimately, the cost reflects the time and effort required to complete your survey accurately.

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To customize your ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey to meet your needs, please review and select the optional items below. Check the boxes for items you want included, as these may impact the cost and scope of the survey. For guidance, consult with your title insurance company or realtor to ensure that the selected items match your property requirements.
A Boundary Survey establishes the boundaries of a property using its legal description, typically involving the setting or restoration of markers at property corners and sometimes along property lines. Michigan Surveying, Inc. marks corners with 1/2"x18" steel bars flush with the ground, accompanied by wooden witness stakes. If needed, we also offer an optional Certificate of Survey—a detailed drawing for legal purposes and future reference.
A Split/Combo Survey is a Boundary Survey used to split a parcel into multiple parcels, combine parcels into one, or adjust boundaries between adjacent parcels. New parcel corners are marked with 1/2” x 18” steel bars and wooden witness stakes. The survey includes a Certificate of Survey with a detailed drawing and new legal descriptions for municipal approval, recording, and personal records.
When developing or redeveloping a property, architects, engineers, and planners need an accurate, detailed map of the site. A Topographic Survey provides precise ground elevations, roads, buildings, utilities, trees, and key landscape and drainage features. This map is created in compliance with municipal, county, and other regulatory requirements
This survey combines a Topographic Survey with all Boundary Survey requirements, including property corner recovery or establishment and confirmation or adjustment of the legal description.
An Elevation Certificate (EC) documents a building’s elevation relative to potential flood levels to help assess flood risk and determine insurance costs. Required by floodplain managers to enforce building codes, it is also used by FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to set flood insurance premiums. The certificate is based on a field survey by a licensed surveyor, detailing specific elevation points like floors, basements, and crawlspaces.
A Mortgage Survey identifies property boundaries and building locations to confirm there are no encroachments and general compliance with zoning codes. This survey is typically required by lenders and title companies during financing. Note: Mortgage Surveys do not establish precise property lines, and property markers are not set. Currently, we offer Mortgage Certificates only for commercial and industrial properties
Construction staking is the process of marking precise points on the ground to translate architectural and engineering plans into physical locations. This ensures that structures, roads, utilities, and other improvements are accurately positioned according to the design, providing a clear guide for the construction crew.
An As-Built Survey is a post-construction survey that verifies if the completed project matches the approved design plans. Often required for an occupancy permit, it provides an accurate record of the final structure. Only As-Built Surveys certified by a licensed Professional Surveyor with liability insurance are recognized by governmental approval boards.
A Building Envelope shows property lines, setbacks, easements, and other constraints affecting development. It includes the proposed structure’s footprint to ensure compliance with zoning and other regulations. Typically, a field survey is not required to create a Building Envelope.
Subdivision design divides a parcel of land into smaller, saleable plots, creating a collective subdivision that may serve residential, commercial, or industrial purposes, such as housing developments or retail parks. In contrast, Condominium design allows shared ownership of common areas within a structure or parcel—like shared spaces in a multi-unit building—supporting mixed-use developments and maximizing shared resources while preserving individual unit ownership.
An easement grants a person, company, or government the right to use another’s property for a specific purpose without ownership rights. The most effective easements are documented in writing to prevent disputes. For clarity, an Easement Exhibit with a detailed sketch and legal description is recommended.
Property Information
Also known as:
Tax Parcel ID, Tax ID, or Parcel Number:
You can find this number on your property tax bill. It may look like:
  • 63-72-25-23-301-019
  • 79-036-02-0024-001
    (Note: The format varies by county.)
    • Either address or legal description is required for quote
    A Legal Description is an official description of a property’s location and boundaries, sufficient to locate it without verbal clarification.
    Where to Find It:
    • Your original deed
    • Mortgage survey or title policy
    • Property tax bill
    Examples of Legal Descriptions:
    • Aliquot Part: e.g., "East 80 acres of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 16, T06N, R16E
    • Metes and Bounds: e.g., "Part of the NE 1/4 of Section 19, T2S, R7E, beginning at..."
    • Subdivision Lot: e.g., "Lot 33 of Oak Woods Subdivision, Novi, Michigan"
    • Condominium Unit: e.g., "Unit 21 of Portofino Villas, Wayne County, Michigan"
    Type of Development
    Additional information, instructions or questions. Having more information will allow us to prepare a quote quicker and our fee maybe lower.
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