Business Details
Professional Land Surveying Services in Truckee, CA
Founded by Michael Miller, a licensed land surveyor with over 30 years of experience in Nevada and California, our company specializes in delivering precise and reliable surveying solutions. Since the early 1990s, we have provided comprehensive services including boundary surveys, construction staking, and topographic mapping, leveraging advanced technologies like differential GPS and drone-based aerial mapping. As a small business, we maintain direct oversight of every project, ensuring seamless integration of fieldwork and office drafting to eliminate training-related errors.Our expertise in navigating local regulations and homeowner association requirements in the Truckee-Tahoe region guarantees accurate, high-quality deliverables tailored to client needs. With a focus on cost-effective, timely service, we have successfully completed surveys for residential, commercial, and industrial projects, including ALTA/NSPS land title surveys and FEMA elevation certifications.
Services
Boundary Surveys
Construction Staking
ALTA/NSPS Surveys
Easement Analysis
Topographic Mapping
FEMA Elevation Certificates
Parcel Maps
Building Setback Certifications
Drainage Certifications
Reversion to Acreage Maps
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of hands-on experience in Truckee-Tahoe boundary resolution.
- Our team utilizes advanced GPS and drone technology for precise mapping.
- Direct involvement in field and office work ensures zero training-related errors.
- Specialized in ALTA/NSPS surveys for commercial properties and solar farms.
- Successfully reduced flood insurance costs through FEMA elevation certifications.
Services
Boundary Surveys
Our boundary surveys precisely determine property lines using historical records and modern technology. We resolve disputes, verify lot dimensions, and ensure compliance with local regulations. Clients benefit from our 30+ years of regional experience and direct oversight by a licensed surveyor.
Construction Staking
We provide accurate staking for residential and commercial projects, ensuring structures align with approved plans. Our services cover foundations, utilities, and grading to prevent costly errors during development.
ALTA/NSPS Surveys
These detailed surveys meet national standards for commercial properties, showing boundaries, easements, and improvements. Required by lenders, they ensure legal clarity for transactions involving industrial sites, shopping centers, and solar farms.
FEMA Elevation Certificates
We assess flood risk zones and prepare documentation to potentially remove mandatory flood insurance requirements. Our surveys meet FEMA standards for properties in Truckee-Tahoe and surrounding regions.
Topographic Mapping
We create detailed terrain maps using aerial drones and GPS for site design and engineering projects. These maps support drainage planning, infrastructure development, and environmental assessments.
People
Michael Miller
Founder and Owner
Licensed in Nevada and California, Michael has conducted land surveys in the Truckee-Tahoe region since the 1990s. He specializes in boundary resolution, ALTA surveys, and construction staking with expertise in local regulations.
Questions
When do I need a land survey?
A survey is required for new construction, property disputes, buying/selling land, creating parcels, or resolving encroachment concerns.
Who can legally perform a land survey?
Only a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in your state can legally conduct land surveys.
Can I locate my own property lines?
No. Only licensed surveyors can establish legal property lines to prevent encroachment risks.
Why might a new survey differ from an old one?
Differences arise from measurement methods, evidence availability, or changes in monuments over time.
How long does a survey take?
Small boundary surveys typically take 1-3 weeks, depending on research and fieldwork complexity.
How can I reduce survey costs?
Provide title policies, prior surveys, or mark existing property corners to streamline the process.
