Southern California · Land Surveying
Prove your roof meets the height limit. Our surveyors measure and certify the height of your roof or structure relative to grade or a reference datum — exactly what plan check, variance boards, and HOAs want to see.
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.
A roof height certificate is a signed statement from a licensed surveyor documenting the measured height of your roof or structure. We establish the relevant reference — existing or finished grade, or a datum set by your jurisdiction — measure the highest point of the structure in the field, and certify the resulting height so it can be relied on for permits and reviews.
Exact deliverables depend on your project's scope and what the city, lender, or agency requires. Typical items can include:
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A roof height certificate is a signed document in which a surveyor measures the height of your roof or structure relative to grade or an established reference datum, confirming the actual height for code and permit purposes.
They are commonly required to demonstrate height-limit compliance for a permit, support a variance request, document new construction or a remodel, or satisfy HOA and zoning review.
We measure the ridge, parapet, or highest point of the structure and report it relative to existing or finished grade, or to a reference datum specified by your jurisdiction.
Most residential certificates involve a single site visit followed by office reduction of the measurements. Turnaround depends on access, scheduling, and the datum your jurisdiction requires.
Yes. We can field-measure an existing or partially built structure and certify the height as constructed, which is often needed to clear an inspection or resolve a height question.
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.
Available throughout Los Angeles County and our full service area, including:
Request a quote for your project — send the address and project details and we will scope the work.