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Isthmus Surveying

Land surveying

About us

We provide the full spectrum of Land Surveying Services in the Greater Madison Area, Dane County and Surrounding Counties. The company is founded and run by myself, Paul Spetz, and I am fully licensed (S2525) and insured. Our prices are dependent on size of property, amount of foliage, distance from our office and scope of the project. We operate on not-to-exceed price quoting and are usually able to start and finish a project quite promptly.

Business highlights

19 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

-Subdivision Platting/Certified Survey Maps/Condominium Plats -Plat of Surveys/Certificate of Surveys -ALTA/ACSM Surveys -Flood Plain Determinations/Elevation Certificates -Plot Plan Surveys -Foundation Surveys -Site Planning -Lot Line Location -Topographic surveys/Engineering Surveys

Services we don't offer

Mortgage Inspections

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
PayPal

Reviews

4.915 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
87%
4
7%
3
0%
2
7%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.6
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-15 of 15 reviews

Dennis H.
09/2019
2.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
Never returned my call.
Description of Work: Survey lot

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Michael M.
05/2017
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
Very well. Came out within a week and it took about an hour for the job to be completed. If not for the weather they would have come sooner. They were patient with the neighbors who had been out in their years observing and walking the property lines as well.
Description of Work: Remapping the back yard for a fence I was putting up. Also mapped out the property lines and staked them out.

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
$450

Larry C.
05/2017
4.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
Well, timely, understands my needs. Need a drawing though.
Description of Work: Building survey

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$325

phethala T.
08/2016
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
I only had a chance to speak on the phone but Paul was very thorough in explaining possible outcomes with verifying my property lines. He pulled up information on my lot and was spot on with the estimate. Additionally, he accommodated my rush to get the lines marked and did the job a few days before his original availability, which he had no obligation to do as I had called only 3 business days in advance. He also placed extra markers exactly where I needed them even though I was not home at the time and we had only spoken once on the phone.
Description of Work: Verified and marked property lines.

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
$300

Peter C.
10/2015
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Brian M.
09/2015
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: We were provided a map of our lot, lot lines were staked and utilities marked. |Everything was done professionally and in a timely manner.

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

John K.
09/2015
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
Paul did a fine job locating and placing missing corner rods.
Description of Work: located and placed corner rods

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Connie M.
10/2013
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
We recently purchased a home and needed a survey to determine actual property lines. Isthmus Surveying was recommended by Angie's list. We called Paul and received very good service. He was prompt and thorough. We were very happy with his work and would highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Survey of residential 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
$700

Lucy M.
08/2013
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
Very thorough survey to identify and document property lines. Paul did a very good search for prior records before arriving, spent a good deal of time searching for existing markers and surveying to confirm boundary locations. As a result, we have clear poles marking boundaries at the back of the property and markers etched into the concrete marking the property lines at the front. We also have excellent drawings identifying where the boundaries are in relation to existing structures on the property, for our records. Surveyor also filed copy of 2013 survey with relevant gov. office. Paul was professional, helpful, and very pleasant to work with from start to finish. Enthusiastically recommend him. The cost was more than reasonable for the amount of work done.
Description of Work: Survey to identify and document property lines.

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

Claire F.
08/2013
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
Paul did a great job. He gave us a reasonable estimate for when he could complete the project, and then met that timeline. He had warned us when we initially called in that if any iron stakes were missing, the cost would go up because he would have to file documents with the local government. Sure enough, we were missing a stake, but Paul's work still came in under his highest estimate. We highly recommend Paul and Isthmus Surveying.
Description of Work: Paul surveyed our lot so that we could have landscaping done at the perimeter of our property. Because our property is wooded, he added a number of wooden stakes around our lots perimeter for clarity.

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

Bradley W.
01/2013
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
Pretty simple no complaints
Description of Work: Isthmus Surveying located our property lines and staked them properly. Residential home with 12k sqft 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
$200

Carie F.
04/2012
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
We needed to verify the lot corners as a contingency on the sale of our house. I contacted Paul a couple weeks before the work needed to be done and he gave me a range on the price based on what he might find and what he might need to do. We scheduled the work and shortly after, I had to reschedule. Paul was very flexible and responsive. He came out this morning and found and verified all of the lot corners. He told us they were all there and in the correct place, so he didn't have to reset any of them. His price for this was actually under the lowest estimate he gave me. I appreciate his help, punctuality, and honesty. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of surveying services.
Description of Work: Find, verify, and if necessary, replace property 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
$200

David H.
05/2011
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
Friendly and professional. Provided me with a detailed map of the property. Otherwise, two small issues: said he'd come the week after I called, but didn't come until the following week. When I first called I told him I wasn't in a hurry, so that turned out all right. He did call the day before he arrived. Also, I got a verbal quote that was kind of loose. The final invoice was about 30% more than I anticipated. I recommend his services, but advise getting a written quote first.
Description of Work: Back yard lot lines defined at my home.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Christine J.
09/2010
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
I spoke to Paul on the phone to tell him what we were looking for. He gave me 2 possible quotes that would be determined by what he found when he came out to the house. He came out a week after I first talked to him. He was very personable, friendly, and professional. He took the time to explain to me how he located the lot lines and what he found. The job took about an hour and a half.
Description of Work: We were considering installing a fence and doing some additional landscaping, so we wanted to be sure of our lot line.

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
$300

Amanda Z.
06/2009
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
I called Isthmus Surveying on Tuesday 6/16/09 as the initial step in replacing our fence. There seemed to be a question about whether our existing fence was actually in the right place; ie: on our property line. I spoke to Paul Spetz, who was very friendly and helpful. He emailed me the diagram/plat sketch of our lot. He was able to come two days later, which was today. In about 45 minutes, he had surveyed everything and located all of the stakes and showed me the one that was missing. I was very satisfied with all aspects of the service he provided and would recommend Isthmus Surveying.
Description of Work: Confirmed the lot lines for our property and located all of the corner stakes

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
$200

    Contact information

    450 N Baldwin St, Madison, WI 53703

    www.isthmussurveying.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    7:30 AM - 12:30 PM

    Licensing

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Land surveying

    FAQ

    Isthmus Surveying is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Saturday: 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM

    Isthmus Surveying accepts the following forms of payment: Check,PayPal
    Yes, Isthmus Surveying offers free project estimates.
    No, Isthmus Surveying does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Isthmus Surveying does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Isthmus Surveying does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, Isthmus Surveying offers warranties.
    Isthmus Surveying offers the following services: -Subdivision Platting/Certified Survey Maps/Condominium Plats -Plat of Surveys/Certificate of Surveys -ALTA/ACSM Surveys -Flood Plain Determinations/Elevation Certificates -Plot Plan Surveys -Foundation Surveys -Site Planning -Lot Line Location -Topographic surveys/Engineering Surveys
    Mortgage Inspections

    Contact information

    450 N Baldwin St, Madison, WI 53703

    www.isthmussurveying.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    7:30 AM - 12:30 PM