Land Surveyor Quote Template
A land surveyor quote commits to one fixed price for a defined scope: here $2,740.00 for boundary survey of a half-acre residential lot with four corner monuments and a recorded plat, built from 8 lines. It is valid for 30 days and has a signature block. Edit it and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for a land surveyor: boundary survey of a half-acre residential lot with four corner monuments and a recorded plat. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Summit Land Surveying
172 Market Street
Madison, WI 53703
billing@example.com
(615) 555-0172
Quote
Quote for
Casey Nguyen
27 Birch Avenue
Fairview, OR 97024
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed, plat and right-of-way researchCounty recorder and neighboring deeds | 3 hr | $95.00 | $285.00 |
| Two-person field crew with GNSS and total stationLocate existing monuments, traverse and stake corners | 7 crew hour | $185.00 | $1,295.00 |
| Iron rods with plastic license caps set | 3 each | $45.00 | $135.00 |
| Line clearing along wooded rear boundary | 2 hr | $85.00 | $170.00 |
| Computations and boundary resolutionLicensed surveyor analysis of record and found evidence | 3 hr | $140.00 | $420.00 |
| CAD drafting of survey plat | 4 hr | $85.00 | $340.00 |
| Plat recording fee, county | 1 each | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Signed and sealed paper copies | 3 each | $15.00 | $45.00 |
- Subtotal
- $2,740.00
- Quote total
- $2,740.00
Notes
Fixed price for the scope listed. Surveyors commonly ask for part of the fee up front on residential work, with the balance before the final plat is released. Sign and return to accept.
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Land Surveyor quote at a glance
| Fixed price | $2,740.00 before tax |
|---|---|
| Scope | Boundary survey of a half-acre residential lot with four corner monuments and a recorded plat |
| Valid until | 30 days after the quote date |
| Payment | Due on delivery of the signed plat |
| Lines quoted | 8 |
What the $2,740.00 land surveyor quote covers
| Included | Quantity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Deed, plat and right-of-way research (County recorder and neighboring deeds) | 3 hr | $285.00 |
| Two-person field crew with GNSS and total station (Locate existing monuments, traverse and stake corners) | 7 crew hour | $1,295.00 |
| Iron rods with plastic license caps set | 3 each | $135.00 |
| Line clearing along wooded rear boundary | 2 hr | $170.00 |
| Computations and boundary resolution (Licensed surveyor analysis of record and found evidence) | 3 hr | $420.00 |
| CAD drafting of survey plat | 4 hr | $340.00 |
| Plat recording fee, county | 1 each | $50.00 |
| Signed and sealed paper copies | 3 each | $45.00 |
| Quoted price | $2,740.00 |
Quoting land surveying work at a fixed price
A survey quote should name the survey type, the parcel, the deliverables (staked corners, plat, recording), what happens if monuments conflict and the price of a return visit.
The quote turns 12 hours of labour into a fixed $2,510.00; if the job runs over, the land surveying business absorbs the extra time, so quote hours you are confident about.
The biggest single commitment is "Two-person field crew with GNSS and total station" at $1,295.00 (47% of the price): name the exact model, grade or deliverable so there is no argument about what was promised.
What is fixed in this quote
- Labour: Deed, plat and right-of-way research, Two-person field crew with GNSS and total station and Line clearing along wooded rear boundary and 2 more, fixed at $2,510.00.
- Materials: Iron rods with plastic license caps set, fixed at $135.00.
- Fees: Plat recording fee, county, fixed at $50.00.
- Products: Signed and sealed paper copies, fixed at $45.00.
- Anything outside "Boundary survey of a half-acre residential lot with four corner monuments and a recorded plat" needs a new quote or a signed variation.
The acceptance block
A quote becomes an agreement when the customer accepts it; leave room at the bottom of quote QUO-2118 for:
- The accepted price, $2,740.00, and the quote number
- Customer name (Casey Nguyen in the sample), signature and date
- When payment is due: Due on delivery of the signed plat
- The last day the price holds (30 days after issue in this sample)
Land Surveyor pricing tips
- Say for each corner whether a monument was found or newly set, because clients and neighbors read the invoice next to the plat and ask why only three rods were charged for a four-corner lot.
- Separate crew-hours in the field from the licensed surveyor's office hours, since the field crew rate includes instruments and vehicle and the client sees why office time is billed differently.
- Put line clearing in wooded or overgrown areas on its own line, because brush cutting along a boundary is not part of a standard survey price and is easy to explain only when it is visible.
- Name the survey type clearly, such as boundary only, topographic or ALTA/NSPS, so a buyer or lender who later asks for elevations knows they ordered a different product.
Quote or estimate for land surveying work?
Land surveyors rarely need a separate estimate: the scope is usually clear enough to commit to a price such as $2,740.00 up front.
Frequently asked questions
How do I write a land surveyor quote?
List exactly what is included (8 lines for boundary survey of a half-acre residential lot with four corner monuments and a recorded plat in the sample), give one fixed price ($2,740.00), the validity period and payment terms, and add a signature block for acceptance.
Is a land surveyor quote binding once accepted?
Generally yes: an accepted quote is a fixed-price offer for the scope it describes, so extra work needs a new quote or a signed variation. Local contract law decides the details.
Should a land surveyor quote ask for a deposit?
Surveyors commonly ask for part of the fee up front on residential work, with the balance before the final plat is released.