We are embarking on a project that requires a survey because it’s within 5 feet of the setback in the front. This is the first project we’ve done that requires a survey; most of our work is within existing structure boundaries.
The first bid we got for locating corners of the property was $2000.00. This is an established residential neighborhood with monuments in the street within 200 feet of the subject property.
I’ll pay what I have to pay, but was wondering what I can realistically expect to pay if I work on getting a few more bids, and possibly what I can say or offer in order to get a better price? Do you think I can get a better price or is this the going rate?
We are in or near Seattle, WA
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aloha , when I want to get bids and the market is very busy i dont wast time hunting down contractors I place an ad in the local paper requesting bids and have them come to you. Then that way you will get the guys that are not so busy. The ad should cost only 25-30 dollars but mite save you hundreds GOOD LUCK TOBY
My surveyor will locate existing pins for me for about $500 on acre lots. This is also a discount I am sure as I use him 10 + times a year.
You're either in the high-rent district (NW coast) or you can do better. Just got mine done for the going rate here for what you described: $600.
It doesn't sound to me like you are in need of a full survey, but that sounds like a price for one, where he would have to spend potentially a bunch of time researching too. Could be a top end quote, like a "not to exceeed" type pricing.
I got a full survey on my two pieces last year. I think it ran around five grand.
I just talked to a potential new lient with a small lot like yours and some questionable history. His surveyor quoted a minimum of $3600
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Didn't say how big the lot was or what kind of condition the lines are in. Are they obscured with weeds/brush, etc.
Are there features to be located within the lot, like trees, structures, utilities, or roadbeds that need to remain?
Is it going to include a topo of the lot?
2K sounds high for just locating corners, but like I said, I don't know the size.
Anyway you can find out who did the last survey? Maybe HO (if it's a HO) has some record from the purchase? If so and using the same surveryor they might give you a price break. I had this happen for me when an issue came up on the sale of some land that I had.