Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Land Surveying Partner in East TN & Western NC
Appalachian Surveying Consultants was established in December 2005 to provide specialized land surveying and development planning services across East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. Our team combines over two decades of hands-on experience with advanced GPS and computer-aided design technologies to deliver precise boundary surveys, topographic mapping, and construction staking for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. As licensed professionals in both North Carolina and Tennessee, we maintain active memberships in the National Society of Professional Surveyors, Tennessee Association of Professional Surveyors, and North Carolina Society of Surveyors.Our founder, Mr. Bartlett, brings expertise from managing $30 million private developments and overseeing $1 billion in residential and commercial projects, ensuring clients receive technically rigorous solutions tailored to mountainous terrain challenges. We prioritize client collaboration, offering free project consultations and guaranteeing ALTA-compliant commercial surveys while maintaining academic engagement through geomatics instruction at East Tennessee State University.
Services
Boundary Surveys
Topographic Surveys
Construction Staking
Site Planning
FEMA Certificates
ALTA Surveys
Subdivision Platting
Erosion Control Plans
Aerial Mapping
Permit Assistance
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of mountain terrain surveying expertise
- Our team includes certified floodplain surveyors in NC and TN
- We utilize cutting-edge GPS and computer-aided design technology
- We provide free project consultations for all development sizes
- Our founder manages $1B+ in residential/commercial development experience
Services
Boundary Surveys
We conduct precise boundary surveys for residential and commercial land sales using advanced GPS technology. Our surveys identify property lines, easements, and encroachments to prevent disputes during real estate transactions. Clients receive detailed documentation meeting state licensing requirements for title insurance purposes.
Topographic Surveys
Our topographic surveys create detailed elevation models for site planning and improvement locations. Using robotic total stations and GPS systems, we map natural features and man-made structures to support construction projects. This data forms the foundation for drainage plans and erosion control measures.
Construction Staking
We provide accurate construction staking for residential foundations and commercial developments. Our team marks building pads, utilities, and grading points to guide contractors during site development. Final as-built surveys verify completed work meets original design specifications.
FEMA Elevation Certificates
Certified floodplain surveyors prepare FEMA elevation certificates for Zones A and AE properties. We offer rapid E-Loma approvals within one week and assist with LOMR applications. Free flood risk analyses help property owners understand insurance requirements.
ALTA Surveys
We conduct comprehensive ALTA/ACSM land title surveys for commercial properties. Our surveys meet national standards for title insurance and include boundary verification, easements, and improvements. Projects receive individualized quoting with guaranteed compliance to ALTA specifications.
People
Mr. Bartlett
Founder & President
Founder of Appalachian Surveying Consultants since 2005, Mr. Bartlett holds an AAS in Civil Engineering and is licensed as a professional land surveyor in North Carolina (L-3593) and Tennessee (#1984). With 30+ years in the field, he has managed $30 million private developments and $1 billion in residential/commercial projects.
Questions
Why do I need a land survey before buying property?
Land surveys reveal boundary disputes, easements, and encroachments that title insurance doesn't cover. Lenders often require surveys to protect their investment during real estate transactions.
What survey types do you offer?
We provide boundary surveys, topographic mapping, construction staking, FEMA elevation certificates, ALTA surveys, subdivision platting, and erosion control plans for residential and commercial properties.
How does your experience benefit mountain terrain projects?
Our 20+ years of local experience in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina gives us specialized knowledge of mountainous terrain challenges for accurate surveying and development planning.
Do you offer free project consultations?
Yes, we provide free quotes for all projects regardless of size, from small residential surveys to large commercial developments requiring detailed ALTA standards compliance.
How quickly can you complete a FEMA elevation certificate?
Our certified floodplain surveyors typically complete E-Loma applications within one week, with free flood risk analysis available to help property owners understand insurance requirements.
