Precision, reliability, and deep regional knowledge - from residential lot lines to complex ALTA surveys for commercial transactions.
Accurate survey data is the foundation of every successful engineering and development project. Lynch & Associates' land surveying services are built on precision, reliability, and a deep knowledge of Wisconsin geography, statutes, and local requirements. Whether you're a homeowner clarifying a property line, a developer platting a subdivision, or a lender requiring an ALTA/NSPS survey for a commercial transaction - we deliver accurate results on schedule.
Our Professional Land Surveyors and experienced field crews use advanced GPS and robotic total station equipment to deliver the accuracy your project demands. Our work spans residential improvements to large-scale construction projects across Wisconsin - including a deep practice in land surveying across Walworth County and the Geneva Lake communities.
Was your property surveyed years ago by a firm that has since closed? Several of those firms' phone numbers, and in some cases their records, now live with us - start with our old survey companies page.
Establishing exact property lines for legal, planning, and construction purposes. We research deed records, plats, and recorded instruments to locate and document property corners with precision.
Detailed elevation and terrain data essential for design and grading work. We capture ground features, utilities, structures, and spot elevations to create accurate base maps for engineering and site planning.
The recognized national standard for commercial real estate transactions - commonly requested by lenders, title companies, attorneys and buyers. We prepare ALTA surveys in full compliance with current national standards, with optional Table A items as requested.
Used under Wisconsin statutes to divide land or adjust lot lines outside the subdivision plat process. We prepare CSMs that meet all county requirements and are ready for recording.
For larger land divisions, we prepare full subdivision plats meeting Wisconsin statutes, local ordinances, and county surveyor requirements - from preliminary to final recorded plat.
Translating design into physical on-site locations for grading, utilities, structures, and paving. Accurate construction staking reduces rework and keeps contractors moving efficiently.
Supporting utilities, zoning compliance, and site planning needs - combining boundary and topographic information into a complete base map for design.
Precisely describing and locating easements for utilities, drainage, access, and conservation - prepared for recording and legal enforceability.
Documenting what was actually constructed versus what was designed - for record-keeping, regulatory compliance, and future renovation planning.
Lynch & Associates' survey department is led by Ritch Wenzel, Professional Land Surveyor, with experienced crew chiefs Seth Oldenburg, Lee Gunderson, and Nate Ulmer - plus Sr. Survey Technician Megan Theune-Baillargeon in the office. The team delivers the right combination of field precision and office expertise on every project.
Boundary and site survey for industrial facility, supporting site planning and facility expansion permitting.
Full survey services supporting residential subdivision development including plat preparation and construction staking.
It depends on the parcel - boundary length and complexity, the quality of existing records and monuments, terrain and tree cover, and the type of survey needed. Lynch & Associates prices each survey individually rather than off a rate sheet: send the property address through the Request a Land Survey form at lynch-engineering.com/request-survey.html and receive a written scope and fee, no obligation.
Three steps drive the schedule: records research, fieldwork, and drafting. Season, weather, and how quickly records can be assembled all affect timing. Share your deadline up front - especially a closing date or construction start - and we will be straight about whether we can meet it.
Many municipalities require a survey or site plan with the permit application, and even where one is not required, knowing exactly where the property line is before building costs far less than moving a structure later. If the property corners already exist and are recoverable, staking them may be all you need.
A boundary survey establishes and monuments property lines under Wisconsin's minimum standards for property surveys - the right tool for most residential needs. An ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey is a more intensive national standard used in commercial transactions: it incorporates the title commitment, documents easements and improvements, and covers items the lender and title company require. Residential transactions rarely call for an ALTA/NSPS survey, while they are commonly requested for commercial acquisitions and financing.
New Minimum Standard Detail Requirements took effect February 23, 2026, replacing the 2021 standards. A survey ordered now should specify that a 2026 ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey is required, along with which optional Table A items are needed. Table A items such as flood-zone classification, gross land area, vertical relief, parking counts and utility evidence are selected for the specific transaction rather than included automatically.
Both can be used to create or reconfigure parcels, but the appropriate process depends on the number of parcels, applicable Wisconsin law and local subdivision requirements. Certified Survey Maps are commonly used for smaller land divisions and lot-line adjustments, while larger developments may require a subdivision plat. Lynch evaluates the proposed division, prepares the required survey document and coordinates the review process.
A boundary survey retraces the original monuments and records to establish where the deeded line actually is. Lynch & Associates surveys to the evidence, not to either party's preference, which is what makes the result useful for resolving the question. If the matter is already in legal hands, the survey and documentation can support that process.