How Much Does a Land Survey Cost in Georgia?

Survey Cost Ranges by Type

The cost of a land survey in Georgia depends primarily on the type of survey you need. Here are the typical price ranges based on our experience at S&S Land Surveying in Cedartown, GA:

These ranges are based on standard residential and small commercial properties in Georgia. Larger or more complex projects will fall on the higher end or may require a custom quote.

Factors That Affect Survey Cost

No two properties are exactly alike, and several factors influence the final price of your survey:

• Property Size (Acreage) -- A quarter-acre city lot will cost less to survey than a 50-acre rural tract. More land means more boundary lines to measure and more corners to locate.
• Terrain and Access -- Heavily wooded, steep, or swampy land takes longer to survey because crews must clear sight lines and navigate difficult ground conditions.
• Deed Complexity -- Older properties with metes-and-bounds descriptions, multiple previous owners, or vague legal descriptions require more research at the county courthouse before fieldwork can begin.
• Existing Markers -- If previous survey markers (iron pins, rebar, or monuments) are in place and in good condition, the survey goes faster. If they are missing or disturbed, the surveyor must do additional work to reconstruct the corners.
• Survey Type -- An ALTA survey costs more than a boundary survey because it meets stricter national standards and includes additional items like utility locations and zoning verification.
• Rush Timeline -- If you need the survey completed faster than the standard turnaround time, expedited service may carry an additional fee.

Why Cheap Surveys Are Risky

When shopping for a surveyor, you may find quotes that seem unusually low. While everyone appreciates saving money, an inexpensive survey that cuts corners can cost you far more in the long run. Here is why:

• Insufficient research -- A surveyor who skips thorough deed and plat research may miss an easement, encroachment, or boundary discrepancy that affects your property rights.
• Unlicensed or uninsured -- In Georgia, only a licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) can legally prepare a survey plat. If the person doing the work is not licensed, the plat has no legal standing.
• No recorded plat -- Some budget operators provide a sketch but do not prepare a plat suitable for county recording. Without a recorded plat, you have no legal protection.

At S&S Land Surveying, every survey we perform includes a legal plat prepared and signed by a Georgia-licensed Professional Land Surveyor with over 40 years of experience. That level of credibility and accuracy is what protects your investment.

How to Get an Accurate Estimate

The best way to find out what your survey will cost is to contact a local surveyor and provide a few key details about your property:

• The address or parcel number
• The approximate acreage
• The reason for the survey (fence, sale, building, dispute, etc.)
• Whether you have a copy of a previous survey or plat

With that information, S&S Land Surveying can provide a free, no-obligation estimate -- usually shortly. We serve property owners throughout Georgia from our office in Cedartown.

Call us today at 678-873-3119 or request a free estimate online.