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S Y KIM SURVEYORS

Land surveying

About us

We have been involved in all types of land surveys since 1974, and have provided services throughout the State of New York with the majority of our work performed within 100 miles of the Capital District.

Business highlights

50 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Land Surveying, Boundary, Title Surveys, Design surveys, Residential Subdivision design, Commercial Development Site design, Construction Stakeout, Topographic Surveys, 3D Laser Scanning, Construction modeling, Monitoring

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

4.711 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
73%
4
0%
3
0%
2
18%
1
9%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-11 of 11 reviews

William M.
07/2017
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
They performed the job within 3 weeks, provided very detailed maps of the property and kept us informed of their process the whole time.
Description of Work: Site Survey of new property for placement of shed.

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
$1,500

Kathryn K.
08/2016
1.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
No service was done. I emailed them twice and even checked up a week later . Still haven't received an email back and I orginally emailed them 8/2/16. After looking at reviews by people online I'm thinking they pick and choose where they want to work after asking for your address. Would not recommend . I've ran my own business for years and know that communication is key.
Description of Work: Land Survey

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from S Y KIM SURVEYORS
Kathryn, I am not entirely familiar with Angie's List, and recently they migrated into a new message center, but I see that I replied your original message asking for the address (every property presents different factors for pricing and time), and asked that you email us on our general company email, found on our website. I have received any message from you since. Also, at that time, and currently we are over 1 month backlogged, with existing clients and existing workload. Even so, I apologize for the factors of not being able to convey that information to you in a timely manner. In the future to you and any other Angie's list members, please email or call through our normal contact information provided on our website, as we are not actively logging on to this site. Thank you. Eugene Kim, PLS

William H.
12/2015
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Surveying of my property for construction of a 2 car garage. Surveying of the property was a "surprise" that was not anticipated for construction. Mr. Kim was able to get the needed survey completed for the building permit in a very short time so work could be started. I would recommend him to anyone who needs this type of work done.

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
$1,850

Katharine E.
11/2015
2.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Despite calling a number of times, I never got a call back. Many times the VM box was full. Very frustrating

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Response from S Y KIM SURVEYORS
We have a new Automated phone system set in place we are working with. Please message us here or send an email sykimlspc@aol.com if you are still looking for survey services. Thank you and I apologize for any inconvenience. Eugene Kim, PLS

John S.
07/2014
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
They were exceptionally helpful in spite of a busy season the surveyor came right out.he did just what we asked in flagging the property. It was extremely well done, friendly, and prompt.
Description of Work: Surveyed the property of our new house

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

Giovanni G.
08/2013
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
Surveyor was honest in letting me that they were to busy to provide service. I've had a lot of bad experiences with companies both on Angie's list and just in general in which they keep telling me next week and simply never provide any service. So I am leaving this company positive rating based on my interaction with them. They were quick in responding to my email (same day) and they also let me know they were to busy and hence would not be able to take on additional work. I for one do appreciate and think that more companies should reject business altogether and focus on their current clients then make promises that they can't keep
Description of Work: Did not actually do work.

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

Steven P.
04/2013
2.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
After attempting to send an email regarding an estimate for a property survey we received no reply with-in 3 days. Because he was recommended on Angie's List, we attempted to contact by phone. The person who answered simply stated, "We are not doing that right now" and then silence. Very odd, but they should taken off Angie's List if they are not performing services as listed.
Description of Work: After attempting to send an email regarding an estimate for a property survey we received no reply with-in 3 days. Because he was recommended on Angie's List, we attempted to contact by phone. The person who answered simply stated, "We are not doing that right now" and then silence. Very odd, but they should taken off Angie's List if they are not performing services as listed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
punctuality
2.0


Response from S Y KIM SURVEYORS
We were swamped with work at that time and could not take on any new work from new clients. I'm not sure what other information you were looking for. Apologies if you were offended by the curtness of my response.

Jonathan G.
03/2013
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
-I bought a vacant building lot. -As per city requirements I needed a survey to be issued a building permit. -SY Kim surveyed the land, they did a great job.
Description of Work: SY Kim did quite a bit of work for both my family and I. He was refereed to me by my father, and I couldn't have been more happy with the service he gave me. The job i had him do included surveying a vacant piece of land, and setting new corners where the property boundary was. His price was fair, his work was professional, and he was all and all very helpful. I'll be using him again should the need arise.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Susan D.
09/2011
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
It was a stress-free and easy process from start to finish.
Description of Work: Our land had never been surveyed or staked despite purchasing in 2002. They gave an estimate and then staked the property and showed us the property lines. We needed this prior to installing walls along pieces of our property. They were prompt, professional and it was very easy to work with them.

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
$900

Kim B.
07/2011
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
S Y Kim Surveyors were exceptionally helpful, professional, and responsive.
Description of Work: Helpful, responsive, integrity I called S Y Kim Surveyors because my neighbor had just half of his lot surveyed and had that company come back the same day and change one marker by 3 feet. I called SY Kim thinking I would need my own full survey. He listened to what I said, asked for information about my original survey from 1970 and who had done the partial survey and told me he would get back to me. Within a few hours he called back to tell me who had the originals of my survey that goes back to 1970. He advised me to use them for my survey thus giving up the job. If I ever need a survey or friends do I would highly recommend S Y Kim Surveyors.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Julie E.
03/2008
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
Within a week of our 2006 phone call, the survey stakes were placed and we received the paperwork within two weeks of our initial call. For our 2007 project which was a joint project with our neighbor, again SY Kim responded rapidly, and submitted the initial drawings to our neighbor and to us for review, minor corrections were necessary and quickly made. The fact that S Y Kim was already familiar with our property probably made the second survey much easier. The necessary paperwork and mylar drawings were provided by SY Kim to the City and our mutual project was accomplished successfully. The first project cost $1400 and the second, shared with our neighbor, $500.
Description of Work: In 2006 we requested a survey of our property with metal stakes to show our property lines on three sides. A year later we needed a survey of a new property-line on one side between our home and that of our neighbor. This time, special paperwork was required for submission to the city and the county which would acknowledge the new property lines for both parties and enable us to each consolidate our property for tax assessment purposes.

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
$1,900

    Contact information

    260 Osborne Road, Albany, NY 12211

    http://www.sykimls.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Land surveying

    FAQ

    S Y KIM SURVEYORS is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    S Y KIM SURVEYORS accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, S Y KIM SURVEYORS offers free project estimates.
    No, S Y KIM SURVEYORS does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, S Y KIM SURVEYORS does not offer a senior discount.
    No, S Y KIM SURVEYORS does not offer emergency services.
    No, S Y KIM SURVEYORS does not offer warranties.
    S Y KIM SURVEYORS offers the following services: Land Surveying, Boundary, Title Surveys, Design surveys, Residential Subdivision design, Commercial Development Site design, Construction Stakeout, Topographic Surveys, 3D Laser Scanning, Construction modeling, Monitoring

    Contact information

    260 Osborne Road, Albany, NY 12211

    http://www.sykimls.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed