Survey Costs in Cache County
A boundary survey on a standard residential lot in Logan, North Logan, Smithfield, or Providence typically runs $500 to $900. Cache Valley is relatively flat, which keeps field work efficient on most suburban lots. Properties on the valley's edge near the Bear River Range, the Wellsville Mountains, or the foothills above Hyrum cost more due to terrain, typically $1,000 to $1,800. Agricultural parcels in the northern and southern parts of the valley, which can be quite large, are priced on acreage and complexity.
What Affects Costs in Cache County
Cache Valley Floor
The Cache Valley floor, home to Logan and most of the county's residential development, is flat agricultural and suburban land. Survey work here is generally straightforward. Subdivision plats for the established communities around Logan are on file at the Cache County Recorder. Monument recovery is the primary variable: neighborhoods that have been developed for 30 to 50 years sometimes have disturbed or missing corners that require calculation rather than physical recovery.
Mountain and Foothill Properties
The Wasatch Range and Bear River Range border the valley on the east and east-north sides, while the Wellsville Mountains rise sharply on the west. Properties in the foothills above Logan, Smithfield, and the eastern valley edge have steeper terrain that slows field work. Some parcels in these areas are described with older deed language referencing natural features. Surveys here take more time and cost more.
Agricultural Parcels
Cache Valley has a long agricultural tradition, and many parcels outside the platted subdivisions are large, flat agricultural lots with PLSS-based descriptions. These surveys require research of BLM records and county recorder plats, and their size means more time walking the perimeter. Cost is typically higher for large acreage even when terrain is flat.
Bear River and Logan River Flood Zones
The Bear River flows through the northern part of Cache County, and the Logan River runs from Logan Canyon through Logan before joining the Bear River. Both corridors have FEMA flood zone designations. Properties near these rivers in Logan, Providence, and Millville may need elevation certificates for flood insurance. Some canal systems in the valley also affect flood map designations.
Survey Types in Cache County
- Boundary survey: Standard for residential lots and pre-construction work throughout the valley.
- Elevation certificate: Required for properties in flood zones along the Bear River and Logan River.
- Agricultural survey: Common for larger parcels in the valley's farming communities.
- Construction staking: Active in Logan's growing residential development areas.
- Topographic survey: Used for grading permits on hillside lots above Logan and Smithfield.
Find Surveyors in Cache County
Browse licensed Professional Land Surveyors in our Cache County directory. All firms hold current PLS licenses from the Utah Division of Professional Licensing. Contact two to three firms with your property details for accurate quotes.