Business Details
21 Years
experience
Professional Land Surveying Services in Madison, WI
Founded in 2005, Isthmus Surveying has established itself as a trusted provider of professional land surveying services in Madison, Wisconsin, and surrounding areas. Our team combines 21 years of industry experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver precise and reliable surveying solutions for residential and commercial clients. We specialize in boundary surveys, subdivision plats, topographic mapping, and ALTA/ACSM standards compliance, maintaining active membership in the Wisconsin Society of Land Surveyors and American Congress on Surveying and Mapping. Our commitment to technical excellence is demonstrated through our investment in Trimble GPS and conventional total station equipment, which we maintain to ensure survey accuracy within centimeter-level precision.As a locally owned business, we prioritize clear communication, transparent pricing, and timely project completion, evidenced by our 98% client satisfaction rate across 150+ completed projects since 2005. Our founder, Paul Spetz, contributes professional expertise through twice-presented seminars at the Wisconsin State Land Surveying Institute and extensive experience in GPS section corner control surveys across multiple counties. We maintain full licensing and insurance coverage while supporting community initiatives through annual donations to environmental conservation organizations and educational programs for women in surveying and engineering.
Services
Land Surveying
Boundary Surveys
Subdivision Plats
Topographic Surveys
ALTA/ACSM Surveys
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- 21 years of professional land surveying experience
- Investment in Trimble GPS and conventional survey equipment
- Licensed and insured surveying services
- ALTA/ACSM survey compliance expertise
- Active community involvement through educational donations
Associations and certifications
- Registered Land Surveyors (RLS)
What people say
Very professional
Timely manner
Fair price
Great turnaround
Positive experience
Services
Land Surveying
Our professional land surveying services establish precise property boundaries using GPS and conventional equipment. We serve residential and commercial clients needing accurate measurements for real estate transactions, development projects, and legal documentation. Our team maintains survey accuracy within centimeter-level precision while complying with Wisconsin regulatory standards.
Subdivision Plats
We create certified subdivision plats for property development projects. Our process includes boundary analysis, topographic mapping, and regulatory compliance verification. Clients receive detailed documentation for municipal approvals and legal property division, supported by 21 years of experience in Wisconsin land development standards.
Topographic Surveys
Our topographic surveys map natural and man-made features with elevation data. This service supports site planning, construction projects, and environmental assessments. We use Trimble GPS technology to create detailed contour maps that meet engineering requirements for land development and infrastructure projects.
ALTA/ACSM Surveys
We conduct ALTA/ACSM standard surveys for commercial property transactions. These comprehensive boundary surveys include easement verification, encroachment checks, and title company requirements. Our surveys meet insurance company specifications and provide critical data for real estate due diligence processes.
Flood Plain Determinations
Our flood plain determination service identifies property flood risk zones and provides elevation certificates. This service supports flood insurance requirements and building code compliance. We use precise leveling techniques to document structure elevations relative to base flood elevations in Wisconsin communities.
People
Paul A. Spetz
Owner and Founder
Licensed land surveyor with 21 years of experience, founder of Isthmus Surveying since 2005. Expert in subdivision plats, GPS surveying techniques, and ALTA/ACSM standards. Twice-presented seminar leader at Wisconsin State Land Surveying Institute.
Questions
What land surveying services do you offer?
We provide boundary surveys, subdivision plats, topographic mapping, ALTA/ACSM surveys, flood plain determinations, and construction staking services for residential and commercial properties in Wisconsin.
How long has your company been in business?
Isthmus Surveying has provided professional land surveying services since 2005, with our founder maintaining 21 years of industry experience.
What technology do you use for surveys?
We utilize Trimble GPS equipment for centimeter-level accuracy combined with conventional total station instruments, maintaining both technologies for optimal survey precision.
How do you handle urgent survey requests?
While we don't offer emergency services, we prioritize timely completion of standard surveys with typical turnaround times of 5-7 business days for residential projects.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes, we maintain Wisconsin Registered Land Surveyor license #2525 and carry full professional liability insurance coverage for all surveying services.
Do you support community initiatives?
We contribute to local causes including women in surveying scholarships, environmental conservation organizations, and annual community fundraising events in Madison.