Davis-Wanic Land Surveyors

DavisWanic Land Surveyors, P.C. is a full-service land survey firm based in Escanaba, Michigan, founded by Mel Davis in 1968. Over the years, we have been serving the Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin, specifically Alger, Delta, Dickinson, Marquette, Menominee, and Schoolcraft counties. Our primary focus has been on providing accurate and reliable land survey services to our clients, which include historical survey record inventories, recovery, and relocation of "G.L.O." and property controlling survey corners that have been destroyed or removed over time.

Our founder, Mel Davis, has been instrumental in our success. He was elected Delta County Surveyor in 1972, a position he still holds today. During his tenure, he initiated a remonumentation program of "G.L.O" survey corners on the county level. To date, over 7,800 corner positions have been recovered and/or restored to meet present-day requirements. Additionally, Mel Davis was elected to the board of directors for the Michigan Society of Registered Land Surveyors in 1974, a position he held until 1982. During his time on the board, he played a crucial role in the development of the "Standards of Practice" for Michigan Land Surveyors.

In 1992, Mel Davis and Terence Wanic became partners of the business, and in 1998, Terence Wanic became the sole owner of DavisWanic Land Surveyors, P.C. Mel Davis continued to work for the business, ensuring a seamless transition and maintaining the high standards of service our clients have come to expect.

Services Offered

At DavisWanic Land Surveyors, P.C., we provide a wide range of services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. These include:

• Mortgage Surveys: We conduct surveys for various lending institutions to ensure that the property boundaries are accurately identified and to prevent any potential disputes.
• Elevation Surveys: Our team provides elevation surveys, which are essential for determining the flood and non-flood hazard areas in which a particular property is located. This information is used by insurance agents to quote property flood insurance rates.
• O.H.W.M. Surveys: We offer O.H.W.M. (Other Hazards to Wetlands Mapping) surveys, which are critical for identifying and mapping wetlands and other hazards that may affect a property.
• Consultants: We act as consultants to numerous law firms and title companies concerning land title issues. Our expertise in land surveying and knowledge of local regulations make us an invaluable resource for these organizations.
• Boundary Surveys: Our team conducts boundary surveys for the general public, providing them with accurate information about their property boundaries and any existing structures.
• Topographic Surveys: We provide topographic surveys for architectural and engineering firms, which are essential for planning and designing new projects.
• Horizontal and Vertical Control: Our team establishes horizontal and vertical control for aerial photography, ensuring that the images captured are accurate and reliable.
• Subdivision Design and Layout: We design and lay out subdivisions, taking into account local zoning regulations and ensuring that the development is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
• "G.L.O." Re-tracement Surveys: We conduct "G.L.O." re-tracement surveys for the United States Forest Service, helping to recover and reestablish original survey corners established in various counties.

Survey Areas

We serve the following counties in the Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin:

• Delta County
• Menominee County
• Schoolcraft County
• Marquette County
• Alger County
• Dickinson County
• Iron County

Pictures and FAQs

To learn more about our services and see examples of our work, please visit our Pictures and FAQs sections. Here, you will find detailed information about the types of surveys we offer, why a survey is necessary, how fast we can complete a survey, and more.