Whether you’re building a new home, commercial site, or development in Tallahassee, one thing remains true: every successful project starts with a professional land survey. From property boundaries to precise building layout, surveying plays a critical role in getting the job done right—and avoiding costly mistakes.
At Nunamaker Land Surveying, we’ve been working with builders and developers across Leon County and the Florida Panhandle for more than 25 years. Here’s why professional surveying is essential for construction projects in Tallahassee, and how we help contractors keep their projects on time and within budget.
Tallahassee’s diverse landscape—marked by rolling hills, dense forests, flood zones, and varied soil conditions—makes site prep and layout more complex than in flat, coastal parts of Florida.
That’s where professional surveying becomes vital. A qualified land surveyor helps:
✅ Confirm legal boundaries
✅ Ensure building placement is accurate
✅ Provide precise site grading and elevation data
✅ Prevent zoning or setback violations
✅ Streamline the permitting process with the city or county
One of our most requested services from builders is construction staking. This process involves physically marking out where key elements of a construction project will go—like foundations, utility lines, drainage systems, roads, and parking lots.
In Tallahassee, construction staking is especially important due to elevation changes and flood zone restrictions. We provide:
Accurate staking helps you avoid delays, rework, and costly site errors.
Before breaking ground, a topographic survey gives you detailed information about the natural and manmade features of your site, including:
This data is critical when planning for site work, grading, and drainage—especially in areas like Southwood, Canopy, Betton Hills, or along the Apalachee Parkway, where slope and soil conditions vary widely.
We regularly provide topo surveys to architects, engineers, and site planners to help design compliant and buildable projects.
Before construction begins, it’s vital to know exactly where your property lines are. Building even a few feet over the line can lead to legal disputes, fines, or the need to tear down structures.
Our boundary surveys clearly identify property corners, lot lines, and any potential encroachments. This is especially important for infill lots, tight urban parcels, and sites with older or unclear plat records.
Permitting in Leon County or the City of Tallahassee often requires certified survey documents, especially when:
We provide FEMA elevation certificates, site plans, and legally recognized survey documents to support your permit applications.
Plus, we’re familiar with local permitting processes and can coordinate directly with your engineer, architect, or general contractor to keep things moving.
After the building is complete, some projects require a final as-built survey to show that the structure matches approved plans and meets elevation or setback requirements. We provide detailed as-built documentation for residential and commercial builds across Tallahassee.
At Nunamaker Land Surveying, we’ve partnered with builders of all sizes—from individual homebuilders to large developers. We’re known for:
Whether your project is in Midtown, Lake Jackson, Fort Braden, or Miccosukee, we have the tools and experience to support your build.
If you're preparing to build in Tallahassee, don’t wait until there's a problem to call a surveyor. Let us help you lay a strong foundation for success—starting with a precise and professional survey.
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