Did Plan Check Ask You for a Survey?

A correction that says “provide a survey” can stall your whole permit. Send us the correction notice — we’ll identify the exact survey Los Angeles plan check wants and get you resubmittal-ready, fast.

Tell us what the city, county, architect, or engineer requested — we’ll help determine whether you need boundary, topo, setback, hillside, or permit survey support. Call now to discuss your project.

Clearing a “provide survey” correction for resubmittal.

What a “provide a survey” correction usually means

When a plan checker writes “provide a survey,” “show property lines,” “provide existing topography,” or “verify setbacks,” they’re telling you the drawings don’t yet prove something measurable about the site. A professional survey is how you give them that proof. The good news: once you know which survey they want, clearing the correction is usually straightforward — and that’s exactly what we help you figure out.

The surveys plan check asks for most

Not sure which one your correction means? Send it over — we’ll read it and tell you.

Send us your correction notice — we speak plan-checker

The fastest way to a quote is to share the correction list (a photo or PDF is fine) and your property address. We’ll translate the plan-check language into the specific survey and deliverable that answers it, scope the work, and send a free estimate — often the same or next business day.

LADBS plan check vs. city and county plan check

Inside the City of Los Angeles, building permits run through LADBS; other cities run their own building and planning departments, and unincorporated areas go through Los Angeles County. The wording on corrections varies, but the survey that satisfies them is usually one of the three above. We prepare deliverables suited to the reviewing department.

What you’ll receive

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Frequently asked questions

What does “provide a survey” on my correction mean?

It means the reviewer needs measured proof of something about the site — usually property lines, existing topography, or setbacks. The correction wording tells us which survey will satisfy it; send it to us and we’ll confirm.

Which survey do I need for my correction?

Most plan-check corrections are cleared with a boundary, topographic, or setback survey. We read your specific correction and tell you exactly which one, so you don’t pay for more than you need.

How fast can you turn it around?

We aim to quote the same or next business day and schedule fieldwork quickly, because a stalled permit costs you time and money. Exact timing depends on lot size, access, and records.

Will this get my permit approved?

A survey supports plan-check and code review, but it does not guarantee approval — the city or county makes the final decision. Our job is to make your resubmittal correction-free on the survey items.

Can you coordinate with my architect or plan checker?

Yes. We routinely deliver files your design team can drop into the resubmittal set, and we can clarify the survey scope with your architect, engineer, or expediter.

Do you provide a stamped exhibit?

Yes — deliverables are prepared under the responsible charge of a licensed surveyor and suitable for plan-check resubmittal.

A survey supports plan check, design, and code review. It does not guarantee permit approval — the city or county building and planning departments make the final decision. Our job is to make your project survey-ready.

Licensed Surveyor Oversight

Survey work is completed by, or under the responsible charge of, California-licensed Professional Land Surveyors. When a stamped survey is required, the final deliverable will identify the responsible licensee for that project.

Stuck on a plan check correction?

Send us your correction notice and we’ll quote the exact survey you need — fast, because a stalled permit costs you money.

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