SERVICES

SURVTEX is a full-service, progressive, land surveying company. Founded in the year 2000 and based in Cedar Park, Texas, our company has built a reputation for providing Central Texas with reliable, high quality, competitively-priced products combined with exceptional service to our clients.

SURVTEX has an excellent staff of experienced and qualified personnel and uses the latest in hardware and software technology to provide the professional land surveying services your project needs.

CONTROL SURVEYS AND THEIR IMPORTANCE

Typically, Control Surveys are used to establish durable, sustainable reference points to be used as the basis for and throughout a project’s lifecycle and beyond.  A critical aspect of this type of work is developing horizontal and vertical positions of these control points relative to a desired horizontal and/or vertical control datum.  Once the control points have been established, all subsequent survey work adhering to the control survey will be uniform and seamless for further use in engineering, planning, and land development purposes.

In this way, control surveys are a foundational tool for virtually all other types of surveys, including, but certainly not limited to: topographic, right-of-way, aerial mapping, construction layout, boundary surveys, utility mapping, and structural as-built.

WHY HIRING THE RIGHT SURVEYOR IS IMPORTANT

Control Surveys serve as the starting point of many different types of development projects. Given the importance of such surveys, it is crucial that you find the right team, with the experience and a proven track record for your next project.  Here at SURVTEX, our experience and know how related to the creation of high quality control surveys is unmatched.  Using the latest techniques, hardware, and software technologies, rest assured that when SURVTEX is on the job, your project’s foundation will rest on the highest quality control services available.

DO YOU NEED A BOUNDARY SURVEY?

Boundary surveys serve many purposes and are one of the most crucial types of surveys a professional land surveyor can perform.  In Texas, land surveyors are licensed by the State of Texas to specifically perform one type one survey…Boundary Surveys.  Yes, the State does regulate other aspects of a licensee, but Boundary Surveys are so crucial to property ownership and all of the functions related thereto, the State of Texas has prioritized Boundary related land surveying activity within our great State over all other types of land surveying, and has regulated this activity for almost one-hundred years.

Boundary surveying is so essential that evidence of survey activity reaches back to the dawn of modern civilization. In fact, many refer to surveying as “the second oldest profession”, and I’m guessing you can figure out the first oldest.  In older times, land conveyances were often performed by way of rituals. One of the more commonly known rituals is known as “Livery of Seisin”, wherein parties to a conveyance would meet on, and often walk the land being conveyed with the neighboring land owners. Afterwards the seller declared in a loud audible voice that the land was being conveyed from one to another, and therefore bind the parties to the conveyance.  Today, written contracts are the normal method of conveyance, but very little has changed with regard to the boundary determination and the importance of land surveying to society as a whole.

HIRING PROFESSIONAL SURVEYORS FOR BOUNDARY SURVEYS

Regardless of the reason you need a boundary survey, our licensed and experienced staff can guide you through the process of determining the exact boundaries of your property or a property you may be interested in acquiring.  Give SURVTEX a call and we’ll be happy to spend the time necessary to get your boundary survey on the right track!

WHAT ARE LAND TITLE SURVEYS?

Land Title Surveys are typically performed to ensure that buyers and sellers of land understand all of the encumbrances (easements, encroachments, etc.) that affect a piece of property.  Quite often, lending institutions and astute land owners will require a land title survey prior to closing activities, so as to ensure that they fully understand their investment and to mitigate the possibility of future surprises. Working closely with buyers, sellers, title companies, and lending institutions is crucial to ensure that land transactions stay on schedule and allow for contractual obligations to be met in a timely way.

Land Title Surveys typically deal with horizontal aspects of commercial and residential property surveys and include detailed information as to property lines, building setback lines, easements, and improvements located on and affecting property.

HIRING PROFESSIONAL SURVEYORS FOR LAND TITLE SURVEYS

Land Title Surveys are the basis of many informed decisions related to land transactions. This is why it is critically important to get it right by hiring a professional surveyor with the experience and attention to detail to do the job right.  Here at SURVTEX, our land surveying team has extensive experience conducting land title surveys on all types of commercial and residential property.  When looking for a land surveyor for your transaction, keep in mind that while cost is always a factor, cheaper is not better, and will not result in the quality you need…today, tomorrow, and down the road.  Whether you need a title survey meeting American Land Title Association (ALTA) specifications for your commercial transaction, or you simply need a title survey for closing the sale of a residential property, SURVTEX can conduct a professional Land Title Survey meeting your needs.

DOES YOUR PROJECT NEED A TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY?

We offer topographic surveys services for projects with scopes ranging from small to large, and from private acreage to commercial or residential land development.  Our experienced staff will work with you throughout the entire process of developing your topographic survey to ensure that your needs are met.  For commercial or residential land development projects, we work closely with engineers and governing agencies to ensure that the scope of work will meet requirements, and that schedules and budgets are tightly controlled.

HIRING SURVTEX FOR YOUR TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

We selectively use leading-edge technology and tools to conduct topographic surveys we provide. This includes the use of GPS, robotic instruments, drones, and other tools, by trained and highly experienced survey staff.  The results of the topographic surveys we provide, will offer a detailed view of all the natural and man-made topographic features of a property. These features typically include the boundary of the property, contours, improvements, specified trees, and other features that may be needed to successfully design and complete your development project.  From large to small, give SURVTEX a call for your next property development and planning project!

TREE SURVEYS AND THEIR METHODOLOGY

Tree Surveys are used to map and specify the location of different trees on a property.  These surveys are conducted for a variety of reasons, but are generally performed in conjunction with new residential construction and land development projects.  In these cases, most governing agencies require tree surveys as a part of their permitting processes, in order to indicate the location and size of certain tree species with respect to proposed improvements.  In other cases, land owners require tree surveying services when there are health or safety concerns.  SURVTEX uses a variety of methods to perform tree surveys, many of which depend on certain conditions, such as: time of year, density of undergrowth, and limitations based on species selection.  Based on client need, SURVTEX can physically tag trees, while recording the location, size, species (if known) and other details of the trees on a specific property.  These tree tags can then be used as references to tie the tree survey to each tree on the site.  Our field crews and office staff go to great lengths to correctly identify tree species, but in some cases SURVTEX works with a client’s certified arborist in order to more fully identify tree species and complete the survey.

WHY CHOOSE OUR TREE SURVEY SERVICES?

Our surveyors are thoroughly trained in the location and cataloguing of trees.  If you have trees on your property and need tree surveying services, call SURVTEX!  We will map your trees, and provide all of the relevant details to you or your design team.

ENGINEERING DESIGN SURVEYS

We offer engineering design survey services that will meet your requirements and exceed expectations related to your civil engineering, land development, and land research project.  Our professional surveyors work alongside engineers, architects, land planners, developers, utility location providers, and many other stakeholders, as an integral part of your design or development project.

APPLICATIONS AND USES OF ENGINEERING DESIGN SURVEYS

An engineering design survey is a vital design tool for all projects related to land development and civil engineering.  If you are considering improvements to your property, an Engineer Design Survey will most likely be a part of your project. So whether your project involves stormwater improvements, sanitary sewer construction, site development and improvements, roads, bridges, or virtually any other undertaking that involves modifications to a property site, call SURVTEX!  We have the experience and know how to help you take your project to the next level!

AS-BUILT SURVEYS BEFORE AND DURING CONSTRUCTION

As-built surveys offer a look at a property or site in its current state. Such surveys may be necessary to determine the location of buildings, parking areas, utilities, and other features that exist on a property, especially in connections with the planning of new construction, or post-construction verification.

When related to pre-construction project planning, these types of surveys will provide designers the information they need to plan for demolition, and / or additional construction on a particular site.  When related to post-construction site activity, these surveys will help to ensure that all work is completed as per the plans.  In many cases, lenders will require these types of surveys at certain intervals during a construction project to monitor progress, ensure compliance, and approve interim construction loan payouts.

WHY CHOOSE OUR AS-BUILT SURVEY SERVICES?

We offer professional as-built surveys that will meet the requirements of any land development or site survey project.  We will tailor fit our as-built survey services to fit the exact needs of your project.  So whether you need basic site details, or in-depth site details such as sewer and storm drain flowlines and pipe sizes, call SURVTEX!  We will help you and your project start or stay on track!

WHY RIGHT-OF-WAY SURVEYS ARE CONDUCTED

Right-of-Way (ROW) surveys determine the limits of certain easements and public property, typically owned or controlled by an entity or an agency.  Such surveys are usually performed in connection with roadways, railways, pipelines, electric transmission lines, and other routes necessary for the common good.  For instance, most roadways which run through or near a property, exist within publicly owned and / or maintained right-of-ways.  These type of surveys are usually performed to determine the limits of the roadway, as well as the limits of this ownership on either side of the road or street, and can be used  as an integral part of a roadway widening project.

Right-of-way surveys are a vital part of roadway and other route development projects, and can be critical to the success of land development or other engineering projects which adjoin these routes.

WHAT IS SURFACE MODELING?

Throughout the history of modern surveying and map making, physically gathering survey data on a project site in order to generate accurate mapping and earth quantity calculations has been the one constant.  In older times, contouring, earth quantity calculations, and other tasks related the vertical aspects of a tract of land, were performed manually.  These tasks were tedious, error prone, and in many ways relied on the combination of survey experience and art in order to create an accurate and visually appealing, three-dimensional representation of a particular tract of land.

Today, using computers and specialized software, surface modeling has replaced the art of the hand drawn map such that contouring and volume calculations rely heavily on the skill of the modeler and their ability to use a limited data set to represent the project’s surface.  Once the surface model has been developed, a skilled technician can generate contours which rival the artistic nature of a hand drawn map.  Moreover, using the same surface model, volumetric calculations can be performed to aid in engineering design.

A key part of the surveying services performed by SURVTEX’s professional staff is in the area of surface modeling.  This requires highly specialized experience, techniques, and methods that use computer-aided-design (CAD) software, along with other specialized software to create Triangulated Irregular Networks (TIN).  SURVTEX then utilizes the resulting TIN to develop mapping and quantity calculations to meet our client’s specifications.

HIRING OUR SURFACE MODELING SERVICES

Here at SURVTEX, we specialize in providing surface modeling for all types of properties and project sites.  Whether your project is a private commercial development, a public roadway design, construction earth moving project, residential land development project, or a review of a piece of acreage, call SURVTEX!  Our surface modeling services will provide data you need for your next project!

WHAT ARE EASEMENT SURVEYS?

Easements allow a person or an entity to legally access or use a piece of land even when that person or entity does not legally own it.  For instance, a neighbor whose property does not adjoin a road will almost certainly have or need a roadway easement across an adjoining property.  Similarly, utility companies typically have easements on or across private properties in order to access underground and overhead utility lines, for inspection and maintenance as required.

WHY YOU NEED AN EASEMENT SURVEY

Creating easements and determining the location of existing easements affecting a piece of property is an integral part of processes involving the purchase, development, and subdivision of land.  During the purchase process, an astute buyer will require a survey to ensure that easements and other encumbrances affecting a property are known prior to purchase.  Most of the time easement surveys are performed in conjunction with purchases where a Land Title survey is required, and when lenders are involved.  In these cases, you can rest assured that lenders will require a Land Title survey to protect their investment.  Knowing the location and purpose of easements on a property you are considering as a home site or other investment is a good idea, even when lenders are not involved.

If entities have easements on your property, the easement survey will enable you to know where and how the easements are located with respect to the properties’ boundaries.  The easement survey will also give you an indication as limitations or restrictions you may face due to the type or nature of the easements.  In some cases, easements will be “blanket” in nature, meaning they can potentially affect an entire tract.

Here at SURVTEX, we produce detailed easement surveys for clients by researching land records, working closely with Title Companies, and combining this information with the physical aspects of the property.  If your plans or project requires the mapping of easements that may exist on your property, or a property you are considering for purchase, call SURVTEX!  Our team will be able to help you through the process of locating or defining your easements!

WHY CONSTRUCTION STAKING IS VITAL FOR YOUR PROJECT?

Establishing high quality construction control is critical to the success of construction projects.  Construction contractors of all types need construction staking and site layout services to efficiently and correctly complete their work.  At SURVTEX, our experience is second to none when it comes to providing these critically important services on property development or improvement projects of all types.  Whether you are undertaking a new construction project, seeking to improve on an existing property, or simply need plan reviews, SURVTEX can handle the job.

HIRING OUR SURVEYORS FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTROL AND STAKING

Our surveyors will closely review and work with all stake-holders (architects, owners, general and sub-contractors, civil and structural engineers, etc.) to ensure that plans and schedules are followed to reach a successful project conclusion.  Our survey staff provides construction staking services of all types of projects including: high-rise, rough grade staking, building layout, utility staking, finished grading, and much more.  No matter what your project requires, call SURVTEX!  We have got you covered.

PLOTTING, PRINTING, AND SCANNING SURVEYOR DATA

One of the necessary steps related to our professional surveying services is representing work in a useable way through plotting, printing, and scanning.  Through the use of plotters and printers, SURVTEX will use raster and vector drawings to visually represent the findings of a land survey.  Scanners are used in a similar, but opposite way, to create raster representations of previously produced documents.

CHOOSE SURVTEX FOR YOUR NEXT PROJECT

Here at SURVTEX, we use cutting-edge and high-end plotters, printers, and scanners to ensure that the output we share with you has best-quality presentation. Using industry-leading equipment, we make sure that your data is provided to you in crystal clear, understandable, and standard formats.  SURVTEX can help get the data you need into the format you want with high quality plotting, printing, and scanning services!