From small, high-value lots across the Westside to coastal-zone parcels near the beach, we provide accurate boundary, ADU, topographic, and ALTA surveys throughout Santa Monica — fast, and built for tight setbacks and city permitting.
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.
Santa Monica is a dense, sought-after Westside coastal city where lots tend to be small and high in value, leaving very little margin for error. Strong demand for additions and ADUs runs up against tight setbacks and, for parcels near the water, coastal-zone considerations. We tailor every survey to the specific lot and project in front of us.
Projects in Santa Monica are generally permitted through the City of Santa Monica building and planning department, with recorded maps and legal descriptions handled by the Los Angeles County Recorder. Parcels within the coastal zone may involve California Coastal Commission considerations in addition to city review, and small lots make tight setback verification especially important. We prepare deliverables suited to these local requirements.
Yes. Parcels near the coast can fall within the coastal zone, where projects may involve California Coastal Commission considerations in addition to city review. We prepare boundary and topographic deliverables suited to that process.
Yes. ADU demand is strong on the Westside, and on small lots an accurate setback survey is essential so your designer and the city can confirm placement before permitting.
Dense, high-value lots leave little room for error. We focus on precise boundary work and tight setback verification so additions and ADUs fit within the available envelope.
Projects in Santa Monica are generally permitted through the City of Santa Monica building and planning department; coastal-zone parcels may involve California Coastal Commission considerations, and recorded maps go through the LA County Recorder.
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.
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