I needed an elevation certificate for my property, which is in a flood zone in Napa. Brett did the…read morejob for me quickly, thoroughly, and for a fair price. Brett is a nice guy, a good communicator and very conscientious. He knows a lot about construction and the fine points of FEMA requirements. I unreservedly recommend him for your "El Cert".

I highly recommend Brett Eide. He is not only a pleasure to work with but also very knowledgeable,…read morea great communicator, very professional and punctual. He patiently answered all my questions regarding the elevation certificate and helped me through the process with dealing with FEMA.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.