WL Meekins Inc Land Surveyors

Land surveying

About us

We have been providing land surveying services to the Maryland and Washington D.C. area since 1951 and specialize in residential site grading plans, boundary surveys, house location surveys, civil engineering services, site plans, and more.

Business highlights

73 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Boundary surveys. House location surveys. Lot stakeouts. House stakeouts. Site plans. Elevation certificates.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9100 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
3%
3
1%
2
1%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

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Showing 26-100 of 100 reviews

Deena A.
09/2016
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
W. L. Meekins was responsive and helpful throughout the entire process. Their price was much lower and they were able to schedule us at a much earlier date than another company we contacted. The only thing that bothered me was that when I originally called, I wanted to schedule the appointment 2 weeks in advance, and they wanted me to call back the next week. However, after I persisted, they made the appointment for me, and everything went smoothly.
Description of Work: Boundary survey/lot stake out

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$775

Mitch K.
07/2016
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
Very Well!! After my Angie's List discount about $200. They showed up on time and were very professional and at the end of the day I was very happy with their performance! My Deed was old and from the mid 1940's. They drafted a correction as to how the deed should be written by todays standard making it better and easier. Also making it more correct and understandable for the future. Plus gave me a nice looking new detailed plat of my property. I also requested an additional steak point for an area I was concerned about so I knew exactly were the property line was. Extra Aluminum steaks are and additional $25. I don't correct deeds everyday and asked if they new a good lawyer to get this fixed. They recommended someone that after doing business with them I would also hire that person again not only to handle my land issues but to handle my legal need as well. Over all I would hire W.L. Meekins, INC again if I ever had to go through this again. Highly recommend if you need professional land surveying services performed. They were FANTASTIC!!
Description of Work: Survey out an acre of land for new fence installation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,822.5

Tracey H.
01/2016
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
I need a boundary survey for a shed, fence, and tree work. I contact several providers through their websites. They were the only ones that responded in a timely manner. Their turnaround time from my contact to the work was fairly quickly. Well worth the money. I found out the lot extend 1 1/2 foot more than I realized and I was able to remove a dead tree that was entirely on my property. For some reason the neighbors wanted to keep a dead tree.
Description of Work: Boundary survey

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

Response from WL Meekins Inc Land Surveyors
We are glad to hear we responded and finished the job quickly. Thanks for the rating and review!

Michael H.
08/2015
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
This was a very pleasant experience. I tried to get estimates from other AL providers for survey services. None of the other guys replied and should not be taken too seriously. W.L. Meekens was everything you hoped and exected .... and then some. Very satisfied with the results and the entire process was drama free. Definitely would recommend and would not hesitate to use them again. A job well done.
Description of Work: As-built survey of lot and all improvements. Locate corners and staked and provide as-built plat with all improvements.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

Response from WL Meekins Inc Land Surveyors
We are so glad to hear we exceeded your expectations! We strive to be the best in the area and are always excited to see that we have provided great service. Thanks for the A rating!

cary B.
06/2015
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
They came very quickly and dis an excellent job of surveying our hilly lot which lot where the original stakes had been lost. I would give them a high recommendation.
Description of Work: Surveyed out lot

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Response from WL Meekins Inc Land Surveyors
Thanks so much for an excellent review!

Julianna B.
05/2015
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
The people for WL Meekins exceeded all my expectations. One of the three companies I had gotten estimates from to provide this service -boundary survey- for me, clearly seemed to be on top of the game from the get go. - Getting an accurate estimate from them was painless, they were pulling info about our property right on the phone, they satisfied all my questions, being that I'm a first time home owner, had plenty for them. - The appointment was quickly and conveniently set up, they were readily available for my convenience. - They were on time, even early. - Bill and assistant worked for almost two hrs, were very through. They found and re-placed markers ( Stake+ metal rods) in all four corners of my property, an additional one placed on one of the sides due to a slope. - The plat drawing arrived when they said it would, on time. Love the fact that they stuck to the estimate, there were no surprises, work was detailed oriented and thorough. I got to finally know exactly the boundaries of the land surrounding my house. Great work!
Description of Work: Boundary Survey for my property in Crofton MD

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$675

Response from WL Meekins Inc Land Surveyors
Thanks for the positive and thorough review! We are glad you had such a great experience. Please keep us in mind if you or a neighbor every needs another survey!

David S.
04/2015
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
Surveyor came out on time marked the property then took the time to walk me around to show me the markers.
Description of Work: Survey Property

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Response from WL Meekins Inc Land Surveyors
Thanks for the review! We are glad our survey crew was able to provide you with a great experience. If you or a neighbor needs another survey in the future please consider us!

Greg M.
04/2015
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
WL Meekins was very easy to work with, and they got the job done on time and as expected. They weren't the cheapest option for surveying our property and putting down stakes in preparation for building a fence, but they were very flexible on timing, and overall great professionals. Glad we used them.
Description of Work: Surveyed and staked property boundaries for fence

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$950

Response from WL Meekins Inc Land Surveyors
Thanks for the review [Member name removed]! It was a pleasure working with you. Please keep us in mind if you or a neighbor needs a land survey in the future!

Jeffrey B.
04/2015
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
Very responsive and flexible to schedule. Prompt arrival and prompt delivery of certified survey drawings.
Description of Work: Surveyed property line for fence and provided property drawing with fence locations and post locations.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$375

Response from WL Meekins Inc Land Surveyors
Thanks for the review [member name removed]! We are glad hear that we were able to work with your schedule on a timely basis. Please keep us in mind if you or a neighbor need a land survey in the future!

Francine M.
03/2015
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
Prompt, professional service. I got exactly what I needed.
Description of Work: Land survey

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Christine P.
02/2015
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
I called to ask if they could do a full survey in time for my very quick closing, and they said that they should be able to do by my deadline (<2 weeks). I confirmed with them via email, and they actually performed the survey in less than a week and emailed me the results in plenty of time for the closing.
Description of Work: Complete "four-corner" survey or house location & lot stakeout

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

Dana S.
02/2015
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
I was very happy with the work done, it took a while, but I was not in a hurry, and appreciate all the attention to detail to get it right. I don't think it was an easy job.
Description of Work: Marked the boundaries for property.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ron R.
08/2014
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
When I called to get an estimate and details of what they would do, and then to set up the survey, Paul and then Karen very patiently answered all of my questions. Pat and Leonard arrived on time and were very professional. Pat explained the process and kept me informed as he finished each step, including getting access to neighbors' yards to locate markers. When he was done, Pat walked me around the lot to explain what he did to uncover or set each marker.
Description of Work: Lot stakeout for residence.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$720

Walter H.
03/2014
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
They arrived on the date and time they said they would be here. After completing the survey the surveyor showed me his findings on the ground and indicated that I would receive a Montgomery County approved surveyor's certificate. They were courteous and helpful.
Description of Work: W.L. Meekins provided a lot survey in preparation for installing a new fence around the back yard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Asim R.
02/2014
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
I'm glad that I called these guys and used them. My title company had recommended another firm which gave me a quote for $1300, but W.L.Meekins did that for only $700. They were responsive and did the surveying on a short notice. Also, when I picked up the survey results, the gentleman at the counter explained the results to me. The only thing that they can improve upon is to accept credit card payments. I had pay them with cash.
Description of Work: Land and property surveying for personal home purchase

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

DENNIS U.
01/2014
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
They were able to schedule the work in less than a week. The Meekins crew arrive right on time on the morning of the scheduled work. They were very professional, explaining what they were going to do and inquiring if I had any questions. When they had completed the work the crew chief walked the boundaries with me and explained with they had found and showed me the locations of each marker. | |This was a very good experience and accomplished exactly what I needed. I would certainly use this provider again and high recommend their services.
Description of Work: I contacted W.L. Meekins about doing a property survey to locate the property corners on the lot for my residence.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$775

Jennifer P.
11/2013
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
This was our first experience with a land survey company. We called around and got a few quotes. Meekins was right on point with the other companies. On the day of service, Pat and his crew showed up right on time. He was very personable and took time to walk around the property with me to go over what they would do. I left to run errands and came back a few hours later. Evidently there was a mixup with the order regarding the fence stakes, but Pat was kind enough to get his gear out again and add the extra two stakes free of charge. He was very friendly and professional at all times. The next day I called and asked if the plat could be emailed to me in addition to being mailed out. I expected this to still take a few days, but I had a PDF in my inbox that very night. The plat was quite thorough and easy to read. We really appreciate Meekins and Pat in particular getting everything done so quickly!
Description of Work: Property line survey with extra markers for fence corners.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Priscilla O.
11/2013
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
Two nice guys showed up promptly (and soon after I called the company). They surveyed the property, which took quite some time. Two days later, I picked up the finished drawing (site plan) at their very cool (old-fashioned) office. All very smooth, professional, and satisfactory.
Description of Work: Provided a site plan. I needed it in order to get a permit for a new sidewalk. Site plans are supposed to be provided when you buy a house, but I never got one. There was none on file with the county. I did not do comparative pricing, so I can't speak to price.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$287

Corinne H.
10/2013
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
I've lived in the house for 41 years but had never ascertained whether the fences installed by previous owners were on, within, or over the official property lines. I had new neighbors behind me and on one side, and the family on the other side was thinking of moving; it seemed like a good time to find out just where my property begins and ends. Meekins was able to come the day after I called. The two-man crew arrived exactly on time. They spent three hours clambering around in the bamboo, prickly ash, poison ivy, dog rose thickets, wintergreen creeper, honeysuckle, and things I don't know the name of to survey my 8,000 sq. ft. lot. After the new markers had been put in, the lead surveyor walked the boundaries with me, pointing out where the boundary markers were placed--including one in the trunk of a tree.
Description of Work: A boundary survey to locate my property lines and property corners. They located the original survey markers, which are several inches below ground level. They installed wooden stakes with red flagging above the permanent markers. They installed two new markers, each half-way down the length of each side line. The surveyor went over his hand-drawn plat with me. The official copies of the plat were mailed to me a few days later.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Stephana N.
09/2013
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
We wanted to be sure where our property lines were before building a new fence. Metal markers and flagged stakes at four corners of property. Two intermediate points also marked to prevent any dispute with neighbor. Received four copies of plat.
Description of Work: Marked four corners of property and two intermediate points.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Alison E.
08/2013
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
Quick, responsive, pleasant, professional.
Description of Work: Prepared survey of property for fencing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Michael C.
08/2013
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
The service, explanations, and follow through was excellent. I have a property in DC where my lot has 6+ neighbors (1 parallel and 5 perpendicular lots). In preparation of an upcoming fence project to re-establish property lines, one of the neighbors reacted poorly to the results of the survey. The surveyor communicated well to both myself and the neighbor on the final results.
Description of Work: Performed a land survey in DC and marked neighbor encroachments for upcoming fence project

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$670

Mrs B.
08/2013
3.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
I called to inquire and was told "I'm sorry we are not providing service in VA right now" Why is this person on the list for my area of VA?
Description of Work: No service provided
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from WL Meekins Inc Land Surveyors
We typically provide services in Virginia during the winter months and we explained this to her at the time she called. Due to our backlog in Maryland during the summer, we typically can not get to the Virginia jobs until winter.

Eric N.
07/2013
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
Team showed up, ask about the project in order to determine what points to mark in addition to the four boundary points. Went to work tracking boundary. Took the time to explain the results and review the work done.
Description of Work: Boundary survey

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

Carole B.
07/2013
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
The surveyors mid morning. They explained what they were going to do. They located original property markers and where they could not locate the original markers, they set new poles in the ground and also wood markers with a red flag so it would be easy for me to see. They said they will be sending me a report of their survey in the mail in a few days. They were very professional and explained exactly what they were going to do and showed me each marker after it was completed. It took about 2 1/2 hours.
Description of Work: Surveyed my residential property lines and put markers in the ground. Also added two additional markers I requested.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$625

Contact information

3101 Ritchie Rd, Forestville, MD 20747

www.meekins.net

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
10833
Trade License Locale
MD
Trade License Authority
Maryland Board for Professional Land Surveyors
Trade License Expiration
03/23/2024
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Service Categories

Land surveying

FAQ

WL Meekins Inc Land Surveyors is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

WL Meekins Inc Land Surveyors accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, WL Meekins Inc Land Surveyors offers free project estimates.
No, WL Meekins Inc Land Surveyors does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, WL Meekins Inc Land Surveyors does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, WL Meekins Inc Land Surveyors offers emergency services.
No, WL Meekins Inc Land Surveyors does not offer warranties.
WL Meekins Inc Land Surveyors offers the following services: Boundary surveys. House location surveys. Lot stakeouts. House stakeouts. Site plans. Elevation certificates.

Contact information

3101 Ritchie Rd, Forestville, MD 20747

www.meekins.net

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed