Survey Costs in Davis County
Davis County sits in a narrow corridor between the Wasatch Range on the east and the Great Salt Lake on the west. The county runs north from the Salt Lake County line at North Salt Lake through Bountiful, Centerville, Farmington, Kaysville, and Layton to the Weber County line near Syracuse and Clinton. This geography creates a mix of flat bench properties and steep hillside lots that directly affects survey costs.
A standard residential boundary survey on the valley floor in Bountiful, Farmington, Kaysville, or central Layton runs $500 to $900. Hillside and bench properties in North Salt Lake, upper Bountiful, or the foothills above Farmington and Kaysville run $1,000 to $1,800. The narrow county geography means most lots are within reach of Salt Lake-area or Ogden-area firms, keeping competition and pricing reasonable.
What Affects Survey Costs in Davis County
Wasatch Front Terrain
The eastern portions of Davis County cities climb the Wasatch Front bench and foothills. Bountiful's east bench neighborhoods, hillside areas in Centerville, and the higher elevations in Farmington have terrain that adds field time and complexity. Monument recovery on these older hillside lots is sometimes challenging, and GPS equipment requires more setups on steep grades. Expect 15 to 30 percent higher costs compared to flat valley-floor properties.
Great Salt Lake and Shoreline Properties
The western edge of Davis County borders the Great Salt Lake. The lake's level has fluctuated dramatically in recent decades, and the shoreline is not a fixed location. Low-lying properties in Syracuse, Clinton, and western Layton near the lake are in flood zones tied to lake elevation changes as well as storm surge during high-water periods. These properties often require elevation certificates.
Farmington Creek and Canyon Drainages
Several Wasatch Canyon drainages cross Davis County on their way to the Great Salt Lake. Farmington Creek is the most significant, running through Farmington and affecting properties in its path. Barton Creek, Holmes Creek, and other smaller drainages also create localized flood zones in Kaysville, Layton, and Bountiful. Properties near these channels may need elevation certificates for flood insurance.
Rapid Development in Farmington and Syracuse
The Farmington area, anchored by the Station Park development, and the expanding communities of Syracuse and Clinton have been adding residential and commercial construction steadily. Construction staking demand is active in these communities, and new subdivision plats have been filed regularly.
Survey Types Common in Davis County
- Boundary survey: Standard for residential fence projects, construction planning, and dispute resolution throughout the county.
- Elevation certificate: Required for flood zone properties near Farmington Creek, Great Salt Lake shoreline areas, and other drainage corridors.
- Construction staking: Active in Farmington, Syracuse, Clinton, and other growing communities.
- Topographic survey: Required for hillside building permits in the Wasatch bench communities.
- ALTA survey: Commercial transactions, particularly in the Station Park corridor and Layton commercial areas.
Find Surveyors in Davis County
Browse licensed Professional Land Surveyors in our Davis County directory. All firms hold current PLS licenses from the Utah Division of Professional Licensing. Contact two to three firms with your parcel information for comparison quotes.