Dale White did a thorough job of base mapping our property boundary lines. Clear and concise.read more

We have used ILS Associates for projects before and it seems like it's impossible to get in touch…read morewith them these days. After some sorting we found a local company American Land Surveying (www.alspls.com) that has lots of experience working in Marin County and they were able to get our work done within a couple weeks and at a reasonable cost.

I can only echo the experiences of the other reviewers. Please use someone else…read more In 2005 we contracted with ILS to do a survey of part of our property where we had a small landslide. The survey and the subsequent plan were acceptable, but when we priced out the job it was more than we could afford, so we did not proceed. Fast forward to this winter, and, sadly, the slide becomes much bigger thanks to the rains. Now we have to do something. We ask for a quote from ILS to extend the previous survey by 10-20' in one direction and identify a few downspouts from our room, and they send us an estimate of $4600. That seems excessive to both us and the landscape architect we're working with, so I ask them to send the CAD file of their previous survey to us (because we paid for it back in 2005). They refused. Only when our architect asked for it did they send it to him. We found another surveyor / civil engineer who redid the entire survey and located the downspouts for $1800 (Paul Krohn: 530-342-2826; highly recommended). And then we get bill from ILS for $90 for half an hour of work at $180/hour to transmit the plans. Unless they were using a telegraph, I cannot imagine how that required 30 minutes. If you value your money and having low blood pressure, go elsewhere.

(I am not shocked to see this firm already has a 1 star rating!)…read more My wife and I engaged Larry Stevens to perform expert witness work for a land dispute trial since our original surveyor, Michael Ford, retired and closed his business. We signed an agreement on Thursday March 16, 2023, and by Tuesday, March 21, 2023 the direction of our lawsuit changed and we no longer needed the expert witness services for deposition or trial. I was shocked and appalled, and felt defrauded to see that Larry charged us 14.3 hours of "expert witness preparation" at $500 per hour, plus 7.75 hours of support from an assistant surveyor at $165 per hour, plus .7 hours of clerical support at $95 per hour for a total of $8,495 (OVER A WEEKEND!!!) He produced literally no tangible work product other than this alleged bill. He required a $5,000 retainer of which he gobbled up on day one, and now he is charging me interest charges for refusing to pay this ridiculous fraudulent scam. We are out the $5,000 for his fradulent services and he is trying to get us to pay an additional $3,495 for literally no tangible work product. I would stay away from Larry Stevens at all costs. The land surveyor who referred me to Larry did warn me "Larry has been known to run off with exorbitant bills". For comparison, I hired 4 other expert witnesses who performed work for me at $500/hr during deposition testimony and at trial, and the total hours was less than 4 for each and every one of them. This firm runs a dishonest and unethical billing practice and should be avoided at all costs!

STAY AWAY. L.A. Stevens will misrepresent himself, and his costs, and charge you until you are…read morehomeless. Okay, the last part is an exaggeration but the rest isn't. I contracted this firm to produce a survey of a single lot line between my neighbor's driveway and the western border of my lot. He stated that since he had completed multiple projects in the neighborhood, he could do this work for thousands less and much faster than anyone else. The total would be $3,500 or less. That couldn't have been further from the truth. After taking my retainer, it took months for him to say he was completely wrong about having any landmarks in the neighborhood already completed and would have to charge me thousands more than originally quoted. Shouldn't you have confirmed that before bidding on the work? Regardless, I sent him an additional $3,000. Months later he sent us another note saying he would need $5,800 MORE to do the work and magically he had to do a "record of survey" that we had to pay for - whether we wanted him to do the work or not. At this point, I decided to take him to court. The judge put an end to his extortion and said I would not have to pay for anything more since I had yet to get anything from this crook in over a year and he misrepresented his costs. I would have written this review sooner, but it has taken almost 2 years now and the case is finally over. Good riddance, enjoy my money for nothing Mr. Stevens (karma sucks), and RUN AWAY if you are thinking about working with him.

Emily and crew were great! We wanted to know where our property lines so we could eventually…read morere-build our fence. They helped us understand how the process worked, showed us where the markers went and what they meant. Submitted the record for us and sent a copy! Very happy with everything.

Submitted a request via the website, was asked to provide the info which I did. Then got a rude…read morereply: "we are not pursuing this project". No further explanation. Great way to take care of a potential customer. Follow up: Got a reply with the explanation after the review was left.

They are a hungry company so once you sign something they own you. And if you decide to stop…read morework, they will tell the County you are in violation. We moved from S.F. to Marin to a house with a septic system. We got their number from the County to check the system before moving in. We trusted them and were persuaded into signing a contract upfront. Later we discovered a new system is totally unnecessary. When instructed to stop work, They completely ignored us. And then emailed us their cookie-cutter design and back dated it to make it seem like they completed the design before we asked them to stop. Then they billed us $5,000. We tried paying them for services up to when they were asked to stop work and the next thing we know we are in court. We are sure this is not the first time they've done this to people! Rich Souza was the Project Engineer and a thief. What we found hard to believe is that CSW/ST2 supported that kind of behavior! Stay away from them!!!

Excellent Civil Engineering Firm from small to large projects.read more

I worked with Mark Andrilla from this company. I can't recommend him enough, he was fantastic, I…read morewould definitely choose him again in the future if I need it. I was looking for surveyors for a neighborly fence dispute and wanted to figure out the boundary. Out of all the companies I reached out to, they were not only the fastest to reply, but also the most helpful. I probably reached out to about 8 or 9 companies, most never replied, 3 total replied one of them just replied they would get back to me after a week (they never did), the other one quoted 12k for the work and where not transparent on what the work would actually be. Mark Andrilla from Cinquini was exceptional. Not only did we have a productive phone call where he explained the options for the survey, the different types (city manager had also requested a topo survey) and about placing flags on the boundary. He walked me through the pros/cons and went the extra mile pulling the parcel descriptions I was looking at. It turns out the zillpow and google maps lot boundaries are simplified, and the actual deeds for the 2 plots describe a zig zag border, which actually aligns with what I observed. Mark suggested me to first do an informal walk through and then figure out if it was worth going the extra mile and do a survey, he explained the costs and the state requirement to submit the survey to the state, a large cost in itself. In the end, I realized the current border zig zag, though visually it looks like encroaching, is actually barely so, perhaps an inch here or there, and not the several feet I thought there was. It's odd that the boundary between only these 2 parcels is not a straight line like for most others in the subdivision, but its clear as day in both adjacent parcel descriptions. In the end, Mark saved me the cost and aggravation of the survey and put to rest my concerns. He truly puts customers needs front and center, I fully recommend him.

We were in the midst of a major remodel of our home and backyard when it became apparent that we…read moreneeded an immediate assessment of the location of our backyard property line. The pool contractor suggested hiring a surveyor but he doubted I could get a rapid answer or that it would be a reasonable price. I located this company on Yelp and called them. I was immediately referred to Mike, one of their professional surveyors, who quickly assessed my issue and then promised to research the City records and call me the next morning. Not only did he call me the next morning but he found time in his schedule to visit my property that morning as well. Within an hour of arriving we had identified two buried property markers that established where my backyard property line was so pool construction could continued. In addition to the speed at which Matt delivered professional surveyor services, he was also a delightful person who taught me a lot about the job of surveying.... And yes, his prices were very reasonable and great value for the money I spent.

I was really impressed by this company. I was having a ? over a tree and where it lay in relation…read moreto our property lines. Both Eli and Emily were patient, took the time to have a detailed conversation about what a survey might involve and cost, what it might answer and not, and also helped give me ideas on how to progress should I opt not to get a survey. In the end, the solution turned amicable with neighbor and I did not go for the survey at this time, but I feel this is my company should the need arise in future. Their pricing was competitive against two other companies I contacted at the outset, but their professionalism stood out - other reviews also point to a decent company that will treat you fairly. They were also gracious and kind when I told them the survey was no longer a go, despite having filled out paperwork for me to sign. Thank you both, will store your details away for the day it is needed.

These guys were great to work with. I called around to a few places for survey work relating to…read morefence and property lines. I ultimately went with Emily/Eli as they were very professional and took the time to respond to many questions and explain the process, both before and during. They were also very thorough with their work as well as exactly on time on the day of! I'd definitely recommend them!

Responds fast, educated instead of just straight to business, also assist with us to ensure we…read moredon't lose out on a deposit that we will not get a return on, if the land doesn't meet city standards. Great lesson and easy to work with and will recommend.

Even though David was unable to service the area where my family home was located, he still took…read morethe time to address all of my concerns regarding to our lot issues. He was very professional, prompt, and provided helpful guidance and shared a list of other licensed land surveyors in the area. I truly appreciated his honesty and willingness to help us understand the next steps toward resolution. I would highly recommend him based on his knowledge and excellent customer service.

Cosmin is very responsive and helped us throughout the process. Will highly recommend.read more

Exceptional Service - Professional, Efficient, and Highly Skilled!…read more I cannot recommend Cosmin enough! From the very beginning, he demonstrated a high level of professionalism and expertise. I needed a land survey done quickly for my Adu addition in San Jose, and Cosmin was incredibly responsive to my request. He listened carefully to my needs, provided clear explanations, and delivered results faster than I expected. What stood out most was his attention to detail and willingness to answer all my questions. Cosmin made the entire process seamless and stress-free. If you're looking for a land surveyor who is not only highly skilled but also acts quickly and values customer feedback, look no further. Five stars without a doubt - I'll definitely be using his services again in the future!

There are much better places nearby for the same or less rent…read more At Otavon you will pay well over $2100/month for 50-year-old windows that don't close properly, no insulation and no air conditioning, all of which make heat waves unbearable. Get used to 83F INSIDE at night in summer. Also, you'll know when the garden crew is using their gas-powered tools, because the gas smell will waft through the crappy windows.

I've been living here at Otavon for 2 years now and I have nothing but great things to say about…read moremanagement, my neighbors and the area that the complex is located in. It's conveniently nestled in a very quiet area of the city and close to a very nice shopping center and gym. I'm big on privacy living in an apartment complex and my neighbors are to themselves but at the same time very friendly when we see each other. It's really difficult for me to find a complaint living here but I guess that says a lot about management and how much they care about their tenants. The bonus was meeting the leasing manager and her and I sharing a love for animals- yes, Otovan is pet friendly so I was able to move myself and my pup here. I would highly recommend if your looking for a place to call home that is quiet, friendly and affordable D. H