Top questions to ask before hiring a surveyor

A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.

Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?

Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.

First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.

Everything You Need to Know About Portage Surveyors

Can I browse unscreened Surveyors in Portage?

We do our best to screen all of our surveyors. However, there are still some surveyor professionals in Portage that have not been pre-screened. This means that their licenses may not be up to date to operate in Portage or WI. Always be sure to pre-screen them yourself before hiring. Here are some unscreened professionals offering surveying services:

  • River Valley Land Surveying:
    • Services Offered: Surveyors
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Canniff Land Surveying:
    • Services Offered: Surveyors
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Isthmus Surveying LLC:
    • Services Offered: Surveyors
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive

My Surveying Services project in Portage is really small. How much should I expect to spend?

The lowest price we could find for surveying services work in Portage is about $0.00. You should expect to pay at least this much depending on the scope of your project.

Surveyor work at this level can sometimes involve several steps or phases. Cost for every project will differ depending on the quality of Surveyor you hire, the type of materials required and the timeframe that you want to finish within.

How does invoicing/payment work for most Surveyor projects in Portage?

Every project differs, but you should ask any surveyor for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any surveying services work is done.

If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for surveyors to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your surveyor project.

If it's a quick job, you'll likely be given an invoice/bill when the job is complete. Then it's up to you and the surveyor to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.