Residential Land Surveyor Services Minneapolis-St. Paul

Residential Land Surveying Services

Boundary & Property Line Surveys

A boundary survey establishes the precise legal limits of your property by locating existing monuments, analyzing recorded plats and deeds, and setting or referencing corner markers in the field. This is one of the most commonly requested surveys by homeowners and is typically required before installing a fence, resolving a neighbor dispute, or completing a real estate transaction.

Our surveyors research county records at the Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, or applicable county recorder’s office, perform field measurements using GPS/GNSS and total station equipment, and prepare a Certificate of Survey that meets Minnesota statutes and local jurisdictional requirements.

Common triggers: fence installation, property dispute, lot split, refinancing, or real estate closing.

Fence & Retaining Wall Surveys

Many Minnesota municipalities require a survey before issuing a fence permit, and most local ordinances specify minimum setback distances from property lines. SkySurv can locate your corners and provide the documentation your city requires — helping you avoid costly misplacements and potential encroachment issues with neighboring properties.

Our surveys can be used to determine setback and permit compliance across the Twin Cities metro, including Minneapolis, St. Paul, Edina, St. Louis Park, Bloomington, and surrounding communities.

Site Plan & New Construction Surveys

Before breaking ground on a new home, garage, addition, or accessory structure, a site plan survey identifies existing boundaries, easements, and any encumbrances that may affect where and how your structure can be built. We prepare as-built surveys following construction to confirm the completed structure is positioned in compliance with setbacks and permit conditions.

Our surveys support the full construction lifecycle — from pre-application site plans submitted to your local planning department, through construction staking in the field, to final as-built documentation.

Land Subdivision Surveys

Subdividing a parcel into two or more lots requires a registered land survey or plat, depending on the number of lots and the governing municipality. SkySurv prepares the legal survey documents required by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 505 (platting) or the applicable county requirements, coordinates with local planning staff, and works with your attorney or title company to ensure a smooth recording process.

Topographic Surveys

A topographic survey maps the existing ground surface, including elevations, slopes, drainage patterns, structures, and above-ground utilities. Topo surveys are commonly required by architects, engineers, and local planning departments for grading plans, drainage designs, and building permit applications.

SkySurv uses GPS/GNSS and total station equipment — and where appropriate, aerial drone photogrammetry — to efficiently capture high-density elevation data across your site. Results are deliverable in CAD or GIS formats compatible with your design team’s workflow.

Interested in aerial mapping for larger parcels? See our Aerial Drone Mapping services.

Staking & Field Surveys

Construction staking transfers design plans from paper to the field, guiding contractors on the precise location of buildings, utilities, grades, and other site improvements. SkySurv provides staking services for residential projects of all sizes, from single-family home foundations to complex multi-lot developments.

We work directly with your contractor or project manager to coordinate field scheduling, minimize downtime, and ensure that staking is completed accurately ahead of each construction phase.

Why Choose SkySurv for Your Residential Survey?

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyors in Minnesota, certified by the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design (AELSLAGID)

• Over two decades of field experience on residential projects ranging from simple boundary surveys to complex subdivisions

• Local knowledge of Twin Cities plat records, county recorder offices, and municipal permit requirements

• Modern equipment including GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, and drone photogrammetry for efficient, accurate data collection

• Clear, professional deliverables — Certificates of Survey, CAD files, and supporting documentation prepared to the standards required by lenders, title companies, and local jurisdictions

• Offices in St. Louis Park, Edina, and Bloomington for fast field scheduling throughout the metro

Service Area

SkySurv serves residential clients throughout the Twin Cities metro and across most of Minnesota. Our primary coverage area includes Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Anoka, Washington, Scott, and Carver counties. We also serve clients in the Mankato, St. Cloud, Duluth, and Rochester metro areas, generally within a two-hour drive from the Twin Cities.

Key communities we serve include Minneapolis, St. Paul, Edina, Bloomington, St. Louis Park, Eden Prairie, Plymouth, Minnetonka, Wayzata, Maple Grove, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Eagan, Apple Valley, Lakeville, Savage, Prior Lake, Chaska, Shakopee, Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Rosemount, Inver Grove Heights, and many more.

Not sure if we cover your area? Call us at (612) 419-9583 or send us a message and we’ll let you know.