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Clark County, Washington
Land Surveying in Clark County, WA
Boundary, topographic, and construction staking surveys that put the design on the ground accurately the first time. Clark County is covered on a project basis through our Seattle, WA regional hub.
- Dispatched from
- Seattle, WA regional hub · project-based mobilization
- Lead time
- Set in the proposal, with mobilization planned around your pour and earthwork schedule
- Laboratory
- Sugar Land, TX laboratory under chain of custody, or a mobile laboratory for large projects
- Reporting
- Reviewed and issued under a documented quality system; formatted for owner, engineer, and building-official review
- Serving
- Clark County, WA — Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma
- Coverage
- Washington statewide · 27 regional hubs
- Technicians
- ACI- and NICET-certified field staff; licensed professionals in Washington
- Call us
- (346) 420-5425
Scope
Survey services in Clark County
- Boundary and title surveys for acquisition and permitting
- Topographic surveys for civil design
- Construction staking: building corners, utilities, paving, and grades
- As-built surveys for closeout and conveyance
Full scope, standards list, and pricing basis: Land Surveying.
Local conditions
Survey conditions in Clark County
Clark County sits at the intersection of rapid suburban growth and a landscape shaped by the Columbia River basin, volcanic soils from the Cascade foothills, and a terrain that shifts from flat river-bottom land near Vancouver to rolling upland ridges within a few miles. Getting survey control right before a shovel turns matters here because elevation errors on a sloped site compound quickly, and Clark County's active permitting environment—including Washington State right-of-way requirements and county short-plat rules—demands that boundary and topographic data be precise from the start. Our field crews provide boundary surveys, topographic surveys, and construction staking dispatched through our Seattle regional hub to Clark County project sites on a scheduled basis. From establishing legal corners for a commercial subdivision to setting grade stakes for a tilt-up foundation, we put the design on the ground accurately so contractors and engineers can work with confidence and minimize costly repositioning later.
Clark County's mix of alluvial bottomland soils along the Columbia River corridor and weathered volcanic upland soils means site elevations and drainage patterns can change significantly across a single parcel, making detailed topographic coverage essential for grading and utility design. The region's wet winter season also compresses the window for reliable benchmark recovery and stake placement, so scheduling survey work before fall rains set in helps keep projects on track.
FAQ · Clark County
Does Clark County require a licensed land surveyor to record a subdivision plat or short plat?
Yes. Washington State law (RCW 58.09) requires that any subdivision plat, short plat, or boundary line adjustment recorded with Clark County be prepared, stamped, and signed by a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensed in Washington. Our survey work product for recorded documents is produced under the responsible charge of a licensed PLS and meets Clark County's recording requirements.
How does the Columbia River floodplain affect survey and elevation work on lower-elevation Clark County sites?
Sites within FEMA-mapped Special Flood Hazard Areas along the Columbia River corridor typically require an Elevation Certificate tied to NAVD 88 datum. Our crews establish vertical control from published benchmarks and reference the current effective FIRM panel for the site. Contractors and lenders often need this documentation before construction or financing can proceed, so we coordinate its delivery with your project schedule.
Can you provide construction staking for tilt-up or concrete panel buildings common in Clark County's industrial corridors?
Yes. Construction staking for tilt-up structures requires tight horizontal and vertical tolerances for panel layout lines, embed anchor bolt patterns, and floor slab grade control. Our field crews set control hubs and provide offset stakes referenced to the structural drawings. Precision at this phase directly affects panel erection and reduces rework, so we review the structural plan set before mobilizing to confirm datum and coordinate basis.
Which office covers survey in Clark County, WA?
Field work in Clark County is dispatched through the Seattle, WA regional hub, about 137 miles away. Laboratory testing is performed in Sugar Land, TX under chain of custody, or in a mobile laboratory mobilized to large Clark County projects.
Are the technicians you send to Clark County certified?
Field sampling and testing in Clark County are performed by our ACI- and NICET-certified technicians. Survey engineering and professional services are delivered with professionals licensed in Washington, coordinated under one proposal.
Scheduling & proposals
Need land surveying in Clark County?
Call to schedule a technician, or send project documents for a written proposal.