Ray Carlson has helped us with land surveys, research and consulting for a large property we own in…read morenorthern California over the course of almost twenty years. He is extremely knowledgeable and capable. We know we can put our complete trust in Ray to go above and beyond for any land survey job. Thanks, Ray!

From the owner: Mapping for a Better World…read more Ray Carlson and Associates, Inc. has been surveying and mapping the North Bay since 1976. As a premier land consulting firm located in Santa Rosa, we offer a vast knowledge and keen understanding of the land throughout Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Lake and Mendocino Counties. With knowledge and records of over 5,000 land parcels, we know original survey lines and monuments used by previous surveyors and we have a great rapport and history with other agencies in order to complete your project. At Ray Carlson & Associates, we are always on the leading edge of surveying technology to ensure the highest possible professional service.

I contacted Northbay Land Surveyors to ask about some boundary issues that we were having downtown…read moreSanta Rosa. I spoke with Mike Sedgwick who provided much needed information about how to move forward with a lot line adjustment. He was a great help, we accomplished the adjustment, sold the property and are totally pleased with the outcome. I highly recommend Northbay Land Surveyors!

Aidan is a young professional licensed surveyor. He's extremely knowledgeable and delivered what he…read morepromised in time and on budget. You can tell he loves his job and to interact with his clients. Absolutely A+

From the owner: Quality work with great introductory pricing. Experienced boundary and topographic surveyorread more

Eli and Emily at Transit Survey were fantastic. Clear communication, quick turnaround, and very…read moreprofessional throughout. They provided two straightforward quotes so I could decide what made the most sense for my property, and handled a tricky neighbor situation with total professionalism. Great people - highly recommend!

Emily and Eli were prompt and professional. They were even able to accommodate a survey for my…read moreresidential home several weeks ahead of the initial schedule. They were kind, courteous and efficient. Would highly recommend their service.

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.

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.

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From the owner: Services Civil Engineering…read more Residential Subdivision Design Commercial Site Design Winery Site Design Residential Estate Design (driveway/septic systems etc) Drainage Studies Landslide Repair Plans Vineyard Erosion Control Plans Reservoir Design Erosion Control Plans Caltrans encroachment permits Cost Estimates Construction Management Land Planning Land Planning Tentative Maps Lot Line Adjustments Feasibility Studies Lot Mergers Annexations Design Reviews Rezoning applications Permit Processing Local Cities Local Counties Caltrans Department of Fish and Game State Water Resources Control Board LAFCO Army Corps of Engineers Regional Water Quality Control Board

Don't walk Run from this nut job. The worst experience ever. 1800 no show took the money on a…read morewritten agreement never preformed. I'm currently sueing him.

I hired Bender & Associates for my property improvement project. They provided exactly what I…read moreneeded for a great price! Survey planning service.

I appreciate the help of MKM in designing the foundations for my Timber Framed Barn "kit". They…read morewere flexible and willing to work with another Structural Engineer to meet the needs of Building, County Code, and me.. the owner! Thanks for the help.

I recently bought a home in Sonoma that had a Cornwall and needed to have piers put in where some…read moreplumbing work had been done. I contacted the engineering group at MKM and was put in contact with Nick Stuart. Nick came out and did a site visit and then worked with a designer to work on a voluntary repair plan to better support my foundation and wall. The experience while working with him was great. He was very responsive, kept to a schedule and came in at the budgeted amount forecasted for the work. He even did above and beyond items, dropping copy of plans off to me while I was at the permit office! I would absolutely recommend them in the future and plan to work with them again on a second unit in the upcoming months. They are extremely professional, have a great work ethic and do a great job!