Development & Construction
Foundation Surveys
Is the foundation in the right place, at the right height, before we build up?
Also called: form board survey, foundation location survey, slab survey, or forms survey.
Understanding the work
A foundation survey measures the formed or poured foundation and confirms its position relative to property lines, setbacks, easements, and the required floor elevation. Catching a problem at this stage costs far less than finding it after the walls go up.
- Building permits
- Setback verification
- Flood-zone construction
Who it’s for
- Home builders and general contractors
- Owners building a new home or addition
- Permit and floodplain reviewers
Typical work involved
- Locating forms or slab corners
- Distances to property lines and setbacks
- Form or finished-floor elevation check
The result
What you’ll receive
- Signed & sealed foundation survey
- Setback and elevation verification
- Construction-stage Elevation Certificate when required
Common questions
What clients ask about this work
What is a foundation survey?
A foundation survey locates the foundation forms or slab and checks their position against property lines, setbacks, and the required floor elevation before vertical construction begins.
Can you measure my finished-floor elevation?
A survey can measure specified building elevations when access, reference information and the requested documentation are agreed.
Scope, applicable standards, accuracy, deliverables, timing, and price are confirmed in writing for each project.