How do land surveyors most commonly charge for their services?

Answer: Fixed fee
Explanation: It depends on the job. We prepare an estimate for each job. We have a minimum amount that we will charge with a top, not to exceed, amount that will be based on the hours involved if more than the minimum.

Answer: Fixed fee
Explanation: We develop quotes primarily based on the size of property, type of work, field conditions and distance needed to travel, although there are times when we will contract on a time and materials basis. All in all we like to be upfront with our cost to our clients and avoid hidden fees of any sort.

Answer: Hourly rate
Explanation: There are many unknowns when undertaking a surveying project. This makes it difficult to have fixed pricing. Through many years of experience we can estimate cost fairly accurately but it is better for both us and clients that we bill hourly.

Answer: Fixed fee
Explanation: Most survey companies start with a base price and will try to hold to that, sometimes there will be clients that don't know they have a survey disaster and unfortunately in order to be fixed the surveyor may have to charge more.

Answer: Fixed fee
Explanation: Every survey is different. Please contact for the best estimate.

Answer: Fixed fee
Explanation: I can't say what other surveyors do; almost every job we take on the fee is agreed to up front.

Answer: Fixed fee
Explanation: Provide a quote

Answer: Fixed fee
Explanation: Most of my surveying is for residential property owners who, typically, prefer a fixed fee rather than a variable rate, so I always try to quote a fixed price for my services. Larger projects, such as land development & highway mapping, contain more variables & unknowns, so Land Surveying services are usually based on hourly rates with reimbursement for out of pocket expenses.

Answer: Fixed fee
Explanation: normally they look at property size,shape and accesses difficulty. but it depends the on company

Answer: Fixed fee
Explanation: Typically, land surveyors will give a price quote for the entire survey job being requested. Any follow up work that may be needed will usually be charged by the hour.