Southern California · Land Surveying

Hillside Surveys for Sloped & Canyon Lots

Sloped lots demand precise terrain data. We map the grade, locate boundaries, and provide the topographic detail your architect, engineer, and the city need for hillside design.

Tell us what the city, county, architect, or engineer requested — we'll help confirm the right survey for your project. Call now to discuss it.

What is Hillside Survey?

A hillside survey combines accurate topography with boundary work so you can design and permit on sloped, canyon, and foothill property. Southern California's hillside neighborhoods bring grading, drainage, retaining-wall, and setback questions that flat-lot surveys never face. We capture the terrain in detail, locate your property lines on uneven ground, and deliver mapping your design and grading teams can rely on.

When you need this survey

What is included

Exact deliverables depend on your project's scope and what the city, lender, or agency requires. Typical items can include:

Common uses

Who this helps

Areas served

We provide this service throughout Southern California. Explore coverage by county:

Popular Los Angeles County cities: Los Angeles, Long Beach, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Glendale.

What to have ready before requesting a quote

A little information up front helps us scope the right survey and quote it accurately:

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Frequently asked questions

What makes a hillside survey different from a standard survey?

Hillside work focuses on terrain: dense contours, spot elevations, slope, drainage, and existing walls, plus boundary location on uneven ground. This detail drives grading plans, retaining walls, and hillside-ordinance review.

Can you combine slope-band analysis with a hillside survey?

Yes. Many hillside jurisdictions require a slope-band (slope-density) analysis to determine buildable area. We provide it alongside the topographic and boundary survey.

Do you use drones for hillside mapping?

Where access and conditions allow, drone-based aerial mapping can efficiently capture large or steep terrain, which we combine with ground survey for accuracy.

How much does a hillside survey cost?

Steepness, vegetation, lot size, and the detail your design requires all affect price. Request a quote and we will scope your specific lot.

Scoped to Your Project

Survey scope and deliverables depend on title records, site conditions, and what your project requires. Call (213) 787-3342 to discuss the property and the survey you need.

Where we provide this service

Available throughout Los Angeles County and our full service area, including:

Ready for your hillside survey?

Request a quote for your property — send the address and project details and we will scope the work.

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