Central Florida Land Surveying Services

There is no flat rate for a Central Florida land survey — the price is set by the work the parcel requires: boundary research, fieldwork, recovering or establishing the property corners, marking the accessible ones, and preparing the signed and sealed survey. Florida city, county, special-district and FDOT contracts negotiated between 2024 and 2026 pay a two-person survey crew $130–$281 per hour, a licensed surveyor $136–$383 per hour, and office CADD time $78–$199 per hour, which is a useful benchmark for what field and drafting hours are worth. A cleared lot in a recently recorded Orange or Seminole County subdivision takes far fewer of those hours than a wooded lakefront parcel in Lake or Polk County. These are general ranges rather than quotes — parcel count, scope, access, vegetation, travel, and existing monumentation all affect the final price.

Sinkhole activity is a known factor in parts of Central Florida, particularly Pasco and Hernando counties. While a standard land survey does not assess sinkhole risk, topographic surveys can identify surface depressions that may indicate subsurface instability. If sinkhole risk is a concern, we recommend a geotechnical evaluation in addition to your survey.

We serve the entire Central Florida region including Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Brevard, Volusia, Polk, Lake, Marion, Manatee, and Sarasota counties. Our team serves both the Tampa Bay and Orlando metros, the Space Coast, and all inland areas.

Yes. Most Central Florida counties require construction staking surveys before building begins. This includes foundation layout, utility placement, and setback verification. Staking is priced on the number of stakeout visits your build needs, the complexity of the layout, and how much of the site has to be re-staked after grading — not on a per-lot rate. Given the region's rapid development, scheduling early ensures your project stays on timeline.

Central Florida's varied terrain — from flat suburban lots to heavily wooded parcels and lakefront properties — affects pricing. Standard suburban lots are the most affordable. Properties with dense vegetation, waterfront access, or wetland boundaries cost more due to additional fieldwork time and environmental considerations.