Business Details
28 Years
experience
Professional Land Surveying Services
David L Smith Surveying has been a trusted name in the land surveying industry since 1998, built upon decades of combined expertise from our founding professionals. Our team brings over 100 years of collective experience, including specialized knowledge in complex projects like Wet Zone Surveys and ALTA certifications. Licensed in both Florida and Tennessee, we have completed thousands of boundary, topographic, and construction layout surveys across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Hernando Counties. Our acquisitions of established firms like Mandish & Associates and Michael Baker & Associates have expanded our historical records database, enhancing accuracy for clients. We prioritize client relationships, offering 24/7 quote requests and rapid turnaround times for mortgage transactions.Our seasoned professionals, including Office Manager Margo Brown and Wet Zone specialist Joseph Hanlon, ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations. We maintain partnerships with environmental consultants and construction firms to provide comprehensive solutions. Client testimonials consistently highlight our reliability, technical precision, and commitment to resolving boundary disputes efficiently. Our services support residential, commercial, and institutional clients requiring elevation certificates, plat preparations, and boundary certifications. With three decades of field experience and continuous investment in advanced surveying technology, we deliver actionable data that protects property investments and facilitates smooth real estate transactions.
Services
Mortgage Survey
Alta Survey
Wet Zone Survey
Plat Preparation
Construction Layout
Elevation Certification
Boundary Survey
Topographic Survey
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined surveying expertise with licensed Florida professionals
- Our team specializes in complex Wet Zone Surveys and ALTA certifications
- We maintain a 100-year historical records database for enhanced accuracy
- Our clients receive guaranteed timely delivery for mortgage transaction surveys
- We resolve boundary disputes with precise stake placement and documentation
What people say
Professional and quick service
Smooth mortgage closing support
Accurate boundary dispute resolution
Reliable elevation certificates
Knowledgeable team members
Services
Mortgage Survey
Mortgage surveys verify property boundaries and structures for real estate transactions. Our team completes these assessments quickly to support closing timelines while identifying potential encroachments or easements. Licensed professionals use historical records and modern technology to ensure compliance with lending requirements.
Alta Survey
ALTA surveys meet American Land Title Association standards for commercial property transactions. We identify boundary details, easements, and improvements to protect against future ownership disputes. Our certified professionals follow strict guidelines to meet title insurance requirements.
Wet Zone Survey
Wet Zone Surveys determine floodplain boundaries and elevation requirements. Our specialist Joseph Hanlon uses advanced techniques to assess flood risks and provide documentation for building permits and insurance purposes. This service ensures compliance with environmental regulations.
Elevation Certification
Elevation certificates document building elevations relative to flood zones. We provide FEMA-compliant documentation for insurance requirements and zoning compliance. Our team maintains records for accurate historical comparisons and risk assessments.
Boundary Survey
Boundary surveys establish precise property lines using historical records and physical markers. We resolve disputes by clearly defining legal boundaries and identifying encroachments. Our licensed surveyors follow Florida statutes to ensure legal validity.
People
David L. Smith
President
With over 30 years in surveying, David became Florida-licensed in 1993 and founded the company in 1998. He oversees operations and strategic acquisitions, including four established firms that expanded our historical records database.
Margo Brown
Office Manager
Margo manages client relations and survey coordination with 20+ years in the industry. She ensures timely delivery of elevation certificates and mortgage surveys while maintaining quality control across all projects.
Joseph Hanlon
Wet Zone Specialist
Joseph specializes in floodplain surveys with expertise dating to 1964. He conducts Wet Zone assessments using advanced techniques to determine elevation requirements and environmental compliance for residential and commercial properties.
J. Michael Fuqua
Senior Surveyor
Michael brings 37 years of surveying experience, licensed in Tennessee (1978) and Florida (1985). He leads complex boundary determinations and construction layout projects while mentoring junior team members in field techniques.
Questions
What types of surveys do you specialize in?
We specialize in ALTA surveys, mortgage surveys, wet zone surveys, elevation certifications, boundary determinations, and construction layout services.
Why is a land survey important for property purchases?
A professional survey identifies boundary disputes, easements, and encroachments that could affect property ownership and value.
How quickly can you complete a mortgage survey?
Our team prioritizes timely delivery to support mortgage closing timelines, typically completing surveys within agreed-upon deadlines.
Do you handle commercial property surveys?
Yes, we provide comprehensive surveying services for both residential and commercial property developments.
What makes your team qualified for complex surveys?
Our professionals hold Florida and Tennessee licenses with combined experience spanning over 100 years in the field.
How do you resolve boundary disputes?
We use precise measurements and historical records to establish accurate boundaries, placing physical stakes to document property lines.
