About us
Welcome to South Texas Surveying, a licensed land surveying company in Texas. Our experienced team provides accurate and reliable boundary surveys, topographic surveys, drone services, and ALTA/NSPS land title surveys using advanced equipment and techniques.
Surveying Services for Texas Since 1980
South Texas Surveying Associates, Inc. has been serving the entire state of Texas for over four decades. We have extensive experience in Harris and surrounding counties. We offer all phases of land surveying, including but not limited to ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, category 1A condition II surveys, residential surveys, commercial surveys, topographic surveys, construction surveys, platting services and elevation certificates.
We use the latest in land survey technology.
South Texas Surveying has expanded its drone fleet to offer even more land survey services to our clients. With our drones, we can now perform aerial surveys. Providing a detailed and accurate view of the property's boundaries, topography, and other features. The use of drones has significantly reduced the time and costs associated with traditional land surveying methods. The data collected from the drones is then processed into a 3D point cloud, which can be used for site planning, boundary line determination, and legal descriptions. This expansion of services has allowed South Texas Surveying to better meet the needs of our clients in the real estate industry.
Our mission: To give it our ALL!
The South Texas Surveying family understands the importance of each project we undertake. We take pride in our family name and are committed to give all our clients 100% of the effort and care they deserve.
History
South Texas Surveying Associates is a family-owned land surveying company that has been providing fast and quality services at reasonable costs since 1980. Our founder, Fred W. Lawton, RPLS & PE, and Fred. F. Lawton, RPLS, hand-pick our knowledgeable and experienced staff to ensure a strong and cohesive team.
With over 40 years of experience, we specialize in multifaceted land survey and development projects. We have an extensive library of research material that enables us to expedite the abstracting process, offering quick turnaround times. Our team is committed to fulfilling our clients' needs, from commercial land transactions and site planning to boundary line determination and legal descriptions.


Testimonials
Natalie Martinez
Project Manager
I recently worked with South Texas Surveying on a commercial development project, and their expertise and professionalism were exceptional. Their team provided accurate data and timely results, ensuring our project stayed on schedule. I highly recommend them for any surveying needs.
Benjamin Tailor
Homeowner
South Texas Surveying exceeded our expectations when we needed a boundary survey for our residential property. Their team was not only knowledgeable and efficient but also attentive to our concerns. Their commitment to customer satisfaction is truly commendable.
Emily Thompson
Construction Site Manager
Our construction company has relied on South Texas Surveying for numerous projects, and they consistently deliver top-notch surveying services. Their use of advanced technology, such as drones and LiDAR, has significantly improved our project efficiency and accuracy.
Alexander Kim
Civil Engineer
South Texas Surveying provided outstanding drone survey services for our large-scale infrastructure project. Their team's expertise and use of cutting-edge technology ensured we had precise data for informed decision-making. We're grateful for their exceptional support.
Our Network
We are members of the following real estate organizations:
Need to Hire a Surveyor?
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