Frequently asked questions

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Fences and walls are often misplaced. A fence is a physical barrier, but a property line is a legal boundary. Only a licensed land surveyor can determine the precise location of your property lines based on recorded deeds and historical evidence. Never rely on a fence line for construction or legal disputes.
Surveying is not a one-size-fits-all service. The cost depends on the size of the lot, the terrain (flat vs. hillside), the availability of existing markers (monuments) in your neighborhood, and the specific city/county requirements. Contact us with your APN (Assessor's Parcel Number) for a custom quote.
A standard topo survey can often be completed within 1 to 2 weeks of field work and another week for processing. However, projects involving public agencies — such as parcel maps, SB-9 splits, corner records, or records of survey — can take several weeks or even months for agency review. We provide a clear timeline estimate at the start of every project.

Yes. Under California law, SB-9 is a ministerial process. This means that if your property meets the state's objective criteria, the city must approve the split without a public hearing or discretionary vote. We specialize in making sure your application hits every one of those objective marks.
To prevent large institutional investors from taking advantage of the law, SB-9 requires the applicant to sign an affidavit stating they intend to occupy one of the housing units as their principal residence for at least three years from the date the lot split is approved.
Absolutely. One of the primary benefits of an SB-9 split is the ability to create two separate legal titles. You can develop both yourself or sell the newly created lot to a builder or another homeowner.

Monuments are physical markers — like iron pipes, lead and tags, or brass disks — set in the ground to define property corners. California law (the Professional Land Surveyors' Act) requires that these be protected. If they are disturbed during construction, they must be reset by a licensed surveyor.
In California, if a significant discrepancy is found between field measurements and the recorded deed, or if new property corners are set, state law often requires a Record of Survey to be filed with the county. This protects you by making your property lines a matter of official public record.