As-Built Surveys in Miami
Professional as-built surveys for Miami properties in Miami-Dade County. Serving neighborhoods including Brickell, Wynwood, Edgewater with licensed Florida PSM surveyors.
How much does an as-built surveys cost in Miami?
As-Built Surveys in Miami are quoted per project, not from a rate card — the price is set by boundary research, fieldwork, recovery or establishment of the applicable property corners, marking the accessible corners, and preparation of a signed and sealed survey. Published Florida government contracts for 2024–2026 put a two-person survey crew at $130–$281 per hour and a licensed surveyor at $136–$383 per hour; what your Miami-Dade County project needs of those hours is what sets the figure. Apex Surveying & Mapping provides licensed PSM surveyors with local expertise in Miami-Dade County regulations and property records — send us the address and we'll quote it.
Florida municipalities require as-built surveys to close building permits. We verify that the completed structure matches the approved site plan, including setbacks, finished floor elevations, and impervious surface coverage.
How Does As-Built Surveys Compare to Other Survey Types?
| Survey Type | Turnaround | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Boundary Survey | 3–7 days | Property lines, fences, disputes |
| ALTA/NSPS Survey | 2–4 weeks | Commercial real estate transactions |
| Topographic Survey | 1–2 weeks | Site design, grading plans |
| Construction Staking | 1–3 days | Building layout, foundations |
| Elevation Certificate | 3–5 days | Flood insurance, FEMA compliance |
| As-Built Survey ✓ | 3–7 days | Permit closeouts, renovations |
| Subdivision Platting | 4–8 weeks | Land division, new communities |
| Drone Mapping | 3–7 days | Large sites, volume calculations |
| 3D Laser Scanning | 1–2 weeks | As-built BIM, historic preservation |
| Right-of-Way Survey | 2–6 weeks | Roads, utilities, easements |
Turnaround is indicative and varies with scope, access and Miami local requirements. Survey pricing is quoted per project rather than from a rate card — see the pricing section below.
Local Expertise
Why Do Miami Properties Need Professional As-Built Surveys?
With $463,000 median home values and Moderate growth growth, Miami property owners rely on certified as-built surveys for real estate transactions and development compliance.
Our licensed Professional Surveyor and Mapper (PSM) serves Miami-Dade County's 1,900 square miles of land area, from Miami to surrounding communities. We coordinate with the Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER) and local recording offices to ensure your survey meets all county requirements.
Miami Survey Challenges
- • Coastal flat limestone terrain affecting field operations
- • Extremely high water table (2-4 ft below surface); limits subsurface work
- • Complex urban lot configurations
- • Adjacent property disputes common
Our Local Advantages
- • Same-day or next-day service from our Miami headquarters
- • Experience with all 6 FEMA flood zone types present in Miami-Dade County
- • Expedited permitting processes
- • Established survey control networks
Surveying in Miami-Dade County
Corner recovery in Miami-Dade often requires historical research through multiple recording systems, with many corners referencing long-obliterated Spanish land grant boundaries.
The county's High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) designation imposes the strictest wind load requirements in Florida, frequently requiring surveyors to coordinate with structural engineers on elevation and setback documentation.
Parcels range from dense urban Brickell to agricultural Homestead, so survey complexity varies dramatically — from small city lots to full agricultural sections.
As-Built Surveys Considerations in Miami
High-rise construction continues in Brickell and Edgewater, while Little Haiti and Wynwood see increasing mixed-use redevelopment driven by relatively higher elevations and lower flood insurance costs.
Porous limestone geology
Miami sits on porous oolitic limestone that allows saltwater intrusion, complicating elevation and drainage assessments for development.
Spanish land grant boundaries
Older neighborhoods retain boundary lines from pre-1950 Spanish land grant divisions, where original iron rod monuments may have been disturbed by decades of development.
FAA controlled airspace
Proximity to Miami International Airport (MIA) and Opa-locka Executive Airport (OPF) creates complex FAA restrictions for drone survey operations requiring LAANC authorization.
As-Built Surveys Across Miami Neighborhoods
Brickell
Dense financial district with high-rise towers requiring complex ALTA surveys and foundation staking for ongoing vertical construction.
Wynwood
Former warehouse district experiencing rapid mixed-use redevelopment, with frequent boundary disputes on irregularly shaped lots.
Edgewater
Bayfront neighborhood with waterfront condo development requiring elevation certificates and coastal survey documentation.
Little Haiti
Elevated inland area attracting new development due to lower flood risk and affordable land prices compared to coastal neighborhoods.
Coconut Grove
Historic waterfront community with mature tree canopy and older plats that often require boundary survey updates for estate transactions.
Pricing
As-Built Surveys Pricing in Miami
What the work costs in Florida, and why your figure has to be quoted.
Florida market rate for survey work
Source: negotiated rates in Florida city, county, special-district and FDOT contracts, 2024–2026. These are market rates for professional time — not a quote for your project, and not Apex's rate card.
Why we quote instead of listing a price
What a survey costs is set by the work it takes — boundary research, fieldwork, recovering or establishing the applicable property corners, marking the accessible corners, and preparing a signed and sealed survey. Your figure will vary with the number of parcels, scope, location, access, vegetation, travel, and existing monumentation.
Two properties on the same Miami street can price differently — one with intact corner markers, one where every corner has to be re-established.
Miami-Dade County has Significant flood hazard area — large portion of county within SFHA zones. FEMA zones present: AE, AH, X, VE, A, D. Base Flood Elevations are site-specific and are read from the effective FIRM panel. The county has a Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) requiring additional survey documentation.
Local Cost Factors for As-Built Surveys in Miami
Miami-Dade County's RER department enforces strict as-built survey requirements before issuing Certificates of Occupancy. The county's HVHZ building code adds structural documentation requirements that frequently reference survey data.
- $ HVHZ structural compliance verification requirements
- $ Dense construction activity with tight inspection schedules
- $ Complex setback and coverage calculations in urban lots
Local Requirements
As-Built Surveys Requirements in Miami-Dade County
Understanding local regulations helps ensure your survey meets all Miami-Dade County requirements.
Miami-Dade County Permit Office
- Department
- Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER)
- Phone
- +1 786 315 2100
- Website
- Visit Miami-Dade County Permits
Survey Documentation
Survey documentation requirements vary by permit type and jurisdiction — confirm current submittal requirements with the Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER) before filing.
Miami-Dade County Flood Zone Information
- FEMA Flood Zones Present
- AE, AH, X, VE, A, D
- Special Flood Hazard Area
- Significant flood hazard area — large portion of county within SFHA zones
- Base Flood Elevation
- Site-specific — read from the effective FIRM panel for the parcel. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Map Service Center.
- Wind Zone
- High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ)
This county has a Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL). Properties seaward of the CCCL require additional survey documentation per Florida DEP requirements.
Miami City Building Department
Miami has its own building department, separate from Miami-Dade County. Projects within Miami city limits are permitted through the city, not the county.
- Address
- Miami Riverside Center, 444 SW 2nd Ave, 4th Floor, Miami, FL 33130
- Phone
- +1 305 416 1100
- Website
- Visit Miami Permits
Note: City of Miami uses its own iBuild permitting portal, separate from Miami-Dade County. Projects in the city limits go through city review, not county.
Miami-Dade County at a Glance
Miami-Dade County Quick Reference
- Permit Office
- +1 786 315 2100
- Property Appraiser
- Visit Website
- Flood Zone Coverage
- Significant flood hazard area — large portion of county within SFHA zones
- Setbacks & Permit Fees
- Set per zoning district and per municipality — verified against the governing code for your parcel
Local Development Trends in Miami-Dade County
Redevelopment activity remains strong in urban core areas like Brickell, Edgewater, and Wynwood. New construction permit volume fluctuates with market conditions.
Population growth (5yr): Moderate growth
Permit Process for As-Built Surveys in Miami-Dade County
- 1
Contact Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER)
Confirm survey requirements for your specific project type and Miami-Dade County zoning district.
- 2
Engage a Licensed Florida Surveyor
A Professional Surveyor and Mapper (PSM) licensed in Florida must perform the survey and certify results.
- 3
Submit Survey with Permit Application
Include the certified survey as part of your Miami-Dade County building permit application package.
- 4
County Review and Approval
Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER) reviews survey documentation for compliance with local requirements.
Permit fees: set by the Miami-Dade County adopted fee schedule and calculated from project valuation or square footage. Check the Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER) fee schedule for current rates.
Why As-Built Surveys Costs Vary in Miami-Dade County
Several factors unique to Miami-Dade County influence as-built surveys pricing in this area:
Terrain Type
Coastal flat limestone
Vegetation
Dense subtropical canopy in older neighborhoods; cleared in new development
Water Table
Extremely high water table (2-4 ft below surface); limits subsurface work
Key Challenge
HVHZ wind zone documentation adds structural survey coordination requirements
Miami-Dade County Zoning Overview
Predominantly residential (RU-1 through RU-4) in suburban areas; mixed-use and commercial in urban core; agricultural in western county near Urban Development Boundary
County Resources
Miami-Dade County Property Records & Survey Resources
Key county offices and contacts for property research, deed recording, and permit applications in Miami-Dade County.
Property Appraiser
- Office
- Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser
- Appraiser
- Tomas Regalado
- Phone
- +1 305 375 4712
Recording Office
- Office
- Clerk of Courts & Comptroller
- Phone
- +1 305 275 1155
- Recording Fees
- $10.00 first page, $8.50 each additional page
Setback Requirements
Front, side and rear setbacks in Miami-Dade County are fixed by the zoning district a parcel sits in, and each incorporated municipality adopts its own land development code — there is no single county-wide figure. We confirm the requirement that governs your parcel as part of the survey.
County seat: Miami | FIPS Code: 12086 | Incorporated municipalities: 34
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Our As-Built Surveys for Miami
Serving Miami-Dade County since our founding, with deep knowledge of local Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER) requirements and 6 FEMA flood zone types.
Miami permit closeouts require certified as-built surveys
Construction projects in Miami need final as-built documentation
Miami municipalities mandate as-built verification
Miami-Dade County's 2,838,461 residents and $463,000 median home value drive strong demand for professional as-built surveys
Common Projects in Miami
What's Included
What's Included in Your Miami As-Built Surveys
Every survey includes comprehensive deliverables and professional certification.
Building Location
As-built position of structures relative to property lines In Miami-Dade County, High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) requirements may apply.
Finish Floor Elevations
Actual elevations compared to permitted plans Research includes Miami-Dade County records at the Clerk of Courts & Comptroller (recording fees: $10.00 first page, $8.50 each additional page).
Setback Verification
Compliance check against zoning setback requirements Verified against the zoning and land development code governing your parcel in Miami-Dade County.
Impervious Coverage
Calculation of actual impervious surface area
Permit Certification
Survey suitable for permit closeout and C.O.
Frequently Asked Questions: As-Built Surveys in Miami
Answers to common questions about our services in your area.
When do I need an as-built survey in Miami?
What does an as-built survey show for Miami projects?
How quickly can you complete an as-built in Miami?
What are the setback requirements for as-built surveys in Miami-Dade County?
What FEMA flood zones affect as-built surveys in Miami-Dade County?
Does Miami have its own building department for as-built surveys permits?
Which Miami neighborhoods do you serve for as-built surveys?
Do you provide as-built surveys in all Miami neighborhoods?
Are land surveys worth it in Miami?
Can I do a as-built surveys myself in Florida?
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As-Built Surveys and Engineering Certification
As-built surveys in Miami document completed construction for engineering certification and permit closeout. The as-built data shows exactly what was installed — pipe locations, invert elevations, structure positions — which the engineer of record uses to certify the work meets approved plans. Drainage engineers and structural engineers rely on accurate as-built data to sign off on construction projects.
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