Design With Confidence From Accurate Site Information
Reliable boundary, topographic, elevation, and existing-condition survey data gives architects the site information they need to develop accurate designs.
Understanding the Architect's Workflow
Site Due Diligence
Boundary & Topographic Survey Confirms legal property lines, easements, and existing elevations before design begins — the foundation every decision builds on.
Site Analysis & Design Development
Tree Survey & Elevation Data Documents existing trees, canopy, and flood elevation data that shape finished floor heights, drainage, and site planning.
Permitting & Compliance
Setback Verification & FEMA Documentation Confirms your design fits within allowable setbacks and meets FEMA flood requirements — critical for a smooth permit review.
Construction Documentation
As-Built Survey Verifies what was actually built matches the approved design — needed for certificate of occupancy and closeout.
How Latitude Supports Your Project
Land Surveying for Architects
Reliable Turnaround, No Surprises
Standard topographic and boundary surveys are delivered in 8–10 business days. Need it faster? Rush service is available in 5–8 days, so a tight permitting deadline doesn’t stall your project timeline.
CAD-Ready Deliverables
Every survey is delivered as PDF, with topographic surveys also provided in DWG — ready to drop straight into your design workflow without reformatting or rescaling.
Direct, Bilingual Communication
You work directly with the surveying team, in English or Spanish as needed — no third-party coordinators, no lost-in-translation revisions.
Licensed Accuracy Under LB8737
Every survey is prepared and certified under Florida license LB8737, backed by Latitude’s experience delivering boundary, topographic, and compliance surveys across Southwest Florida — so your design decisions rest on data that holds up through permitting and construction.
Local Coverage Across SWFL
Latitude is based in Fort Myers, Lee County, giving the firm direct familiarity with local permitting requirements across Southwest Florida — helping your project move through review without delays caused by unfamiliar jurisdictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What CAD formats can you deliver for our design team?
Topographic surveys are delivered in DWG, ready to drop into your design software, along with a PDF for review and permitting submittals — no reformatting or rescaling needed.
How fast can you turn around a survey for a tight permitting deadline?
Standard delivery is 8–10 business days, with rush service available in 5–8 business days for an additional fee. If you need it even faster, reach out to discuss your timeline — depending on availability and site distance, we can often work out an arrangement, because we always try to accommodate our clients’ needs.
Can we communicate directly with the surveyor, or only through a project coordinator?
You work directly with our team, in English or Spanish as needed — no third-party layer slowing down revisions or site questions.
Does the survey need to be updated if our design changes?
Not necessarily. A survey documents existing site conditions — property lines, elevations, structures — not the design itself. If your design changes but the site stays the same, the original survey typically remains valid. An update is usually only needed if the new footprint extends into an area not originally surveyed, site conditions have physically changed, or the survey has aged beyond what your permitting jurisdiction accepts.