Most property survey projects cost between $350 and $1,500 per job, with a typical price near $700. Prices vary by state and city, so the range below is a planning guide rather than a quote.
Typical property survey cost
$350 – $1,500
per job · typical $700
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Property survey cost breakdown
- Boundary survey$300 – $800typical $500
- Topographic survey$800 – $2,000typical $1,200
- ALTA survey$1,500 – $4,000typical $2,500
What Property Surveys costs
Cost covers field work, research, and a drawn plat. Boundary surveys are cheapest; topographic or ALTA surveys cost more. Price depends on lot size and terrain.
Costs by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Alberta
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- British Columbia
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Manitoba
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Brunswick
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Rhode Island
- Saskatchewan
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Yukon
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a survey to buy a house?
Lenders often require one. It protects you from boundary disputes and encroachments.
What factors affect survey cost?
Property size, vegetation, accessibility, and required accuracy. Rural land with dense woods costs more.
How can I save on a survey?
Share the cost with neighbors if you both need one, or use an existing survey if it's recent.