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GeoMark Land Surveying

Your Southern Colorado Land Surveyors

GeoMark is owned and operated by licensed professionals, therefore the background of our staff presents an organization that is qualified in all areas of Land Surveying. Our service area extends throughout the state of Colorado and we are not limited by the distance to any project’s location. It is our sincere wish to have a long and continuous relationship with our clientele. 

If you find yourself in need of some particular information reguarding Land Surveying or a property boundary issue, and you just want more information on the topic, and would like to speak directly with a Colorado Licensed Professional Land Surveyor, call us. GeoMark offers a free consultation service to the Public-Title Companies-Attorney’s-The Real Estate Community-Anyone. All you need to do is call: 719-248-3680

How much will an ILC Cost?

Improvement Location Certificate 

Also known as a Mortgage Certificate. This type of service is based on precise measurements of the properties improvements or encroachments. It is a Certificate, NOT a Boundary Survey, and therefore cannot be relied on for the determination of a property’s boundary location. The base cost is around 750.00 dollars.

Where the distance and/or time to complete the project is considerable an additional charge may be assessed. This type of service can usually be completed and back to the client within 7 days. 

Boundary Surveys

This type of survey WILL determine the boundary of your property on the ground by the use of the Deeds legal description amongst other things. When the survey has been completed, the client’s property corner locations will be marked with a durable and readily identifiable (monument) marker. You will also receive A graphic Land Survey Plat, showing the locations of the monuments along with additional features on and around the property that aid in identifying the property’s boundary as well. A reproducable original of that same plat will then be filed by the Licensed Surveyor, with the appropriate County Clerks Office, and now your property boundary survey has become a document of record. These types of surveys will always require a custom quote. 

Calculating the cost of a survey is time consuming for the Land Surveyor. It should be expected the Land Surveyor will require a copy of the actual deed in .pdf format (please do not send or email pictures of your documents) to the property you need surveyed, along with the physical address, and any other information and documents the property owner may have in their possession. 

It will benefit the client who provides these documents and will subsequently help the Land Surveyor prepare as close an estimate as possible of the cost and time involved for the completion of your survey.

Why Do I Need A Professional Land Surveyor?

Professional Land Surveyors have a profound responsibility under the law by which they are compelled to protect the public while in the performance of a highly technical service.

A Professional Land Surveyor is licensed by the State of Colorado only after obtaining upwards of ten years of education and first hand experience and expertise. Also, licensed Land Surveyors (once qualified by the Court) can be asked to provide Professional Testimony to the Court in the matters of Land Surveying.

When should I have a survey performed?

It is unwise to buy, sell or make improvements to property without having a Professional Land Surveyor involved.

Something to consider:

It is common place for Attorney’s, Title Companies, Banks, and Mortgage institutions to require the services of a Professional Land Surveyor. This is often the standard practice used by these organizations for the determination of where a deeds legal description is properly located on the ground.

UNIQUE TO GEOMARK SURVEYING IS THE INCLUSION OF REFERENCES ON OUR SURVEY PLATS

For some time now, GeoMark Surveying has provided Boundary Surveys for many of our clientele that have prevailed after being subjected to quiet title legal proceedings. As a result, GeoMark has evolved into the area of providing our services to those of you who require a Land Surveying Company that can work effectively with your legal counsel. One feature unique to GeoMark is the addition of references on the face of our survey plats. This area of the plat is dedicated to the many researched documents, and made part of the record time line in the recovery of the deed’s boundary position on the ground. 

Referenceses on the face of the survey plat are purposeful, they provide a comprehensive look into the elements of what the Surveyor’s boundary determination should always consider. One could say, this information is the foundation of documented testimony through dated historical details specific to the property. 

References, introduce just the facts when there is a legal argument to be made, and are just one of the many processes used to support the totality of the Surveyors retracement of your property’s boundary. In the event of a legal action, references and the Surveyor’s conclusions based upon them, will be of paramount importance for your Attorney’s argument. 

A word of caution, references are the four corners of historical research and as such, require an objective review by the Surveyor. (emphasis on “objective review“) References, when used in conjunction with the Surveyor’s knowledge and understanding of the many learned treatises of the profession, can become a force to be reckoned with. 

That being said, with the Surveyors application of objective review, and proper retracement methodology, the results should then be compatable with existing case law, the backbone of legal precedence. 

It should be noted; The improper choice of methodology, or the mis-aligned use of references, or the acceptance of dubious or un-called for monumentation with an un-tested opinion, will likely produce a dissident finding against the Surveyor who relies on them.

GeoMark’s recommendation: due diligence. 

When considering a legal action over a Property Boundary, ask the Surveyor you intend to rely on if they can provide references that represent their survey acumen when challenged.

Mitch Phillips

Testimonials

"We have a property in rural Colorado - it was a complex job, made more complex by old and inaccurate surveys, dating back to the 1940s and even earlier. We needed a proven professional to sort out our bounds and provide some topographical information. GeoMark did that and then some. GeoMark was prompt in responding to our inquiry and detailed in their communications, a fair price and incredibly detailed work... and the job was completed before we had expected. We learned alot in the process and greatly appreciate the work done. The plat and supporting documentation will serve us and future generations after. Icing on the cake? Mitch Phillips is just a wonderful professional to work with! We cannot recommend GeoMark and their people any more highly."
Sara and James M.
Westcliffe, CO
In our search for a surveying company to address our not so simple boundary issues, Geomark impressed my wife and I right off the bat...Mitch, the executive partner, actually answered the phone. Not a leave a message like the first place we tried (who never did call us back). Also, both, Mitch and Aaron (Britt), met with us the next day to discuss our situation. After the meeting I had a gut instinct Geomark were the ones to go with. They were genuinely interested in helping us. Not only did they prove my gut right but we couldn't have found a more professional team to do the job. I can honestly say it's been a long time, if ever, since I've worked with two individuals that took such pride in their work. This was readily apparent by their attention to detail, the amount of research they performed and keeping us fully informed as they progressed. The final product was a plat map that left no doubt that boundaries provided by this survey were not only correct but would stand up in a court of law if necessary; setting Geomark head and shoulders above other surveyors in our opinion. We would definitely recommend Geomark to anyone needing a survey. Mitch and Britt, thank you for a job well done!
Scott & Tami M.
Pueblo, CO
I am so grateful to have found Geomark Surveying. I live out of state but put an offer in on a property in SE Colorado. After contacting several surveying companies who refused to either answer my calls & emails, or even head out to the little town where my property is located, I was referred to Geomark. Not only did Mitch answer my call (on a Saturday, no less!) but he was able to set a date for a survey to be done within a week. I received the most thorough land survey plat, conducted with the latest GPS and high-tech equipment. Mitch called me or answered my calls responsively throughout the process. Then, when the title company pushed back on extended warranty coverage due to the property's 1970-established boundaries supposedly "not closing," Mitch and his astute surveyor, Aaron (Britt), spent hours on the phone with me explaining how to handle this situation. They showed me the errors and limitations represented in the original survey work, describing and defining exactly how the boundaries DO close using modern techniques, and they coached me on how/what to do to help with the title coverage. I found both men to be extremely honest, straightforward, and completely on the up-and-up. They take great pride and integrity in their work, and definitely know how to put their clients’ interests first. Their prompt responses and highly trained expertise were of utmost value to me, and I was able to close on the property with a great sense of trust in their work. I highly recommend these guys for any surveying needs in Southern Colorado.
Lisa Long
Westcliffe, CO
I emphatically recommend Geomark Land Surveying and Mitch Phillips in particular. After calling around the Colorado Springs, Canon City and Pueblo areas looking for a surveyor to do boundary and fence line surveys on my properties in the Westcliffe area and getting no call-backs or ridiculous lead times, I was impressed that not only did Mitch answer his phone, but he was able to work my project into work his surveyors were doing in the area. Coordinating entirely by phone and email, Mitch gave me a comprehensive quote and was able to get a surveyor out in two weeks with a completed plat diagram and additional request items within three weeks. The cost was very competitive, and all communications and products were thoroughly researched and very professional. It's refreshing to find someone still focused on the customer and still professional when demand and pricing is so high in the Wet Valley.
Kevin Fittz
Westcliffe, CO
GeoMark Land Surveying, LLC, did a great job of surveying the land that we requested. Not only was their staff thorough in their survey, they also went above and beyond the call of duty by filing it with the Huerfano County Clerks Office. GeoMark’s level of service as well as the way they accommodated our request is by far superior to any firm we have done business with thus far. We will be utilizing their services again. Respectfully,
Dustin Stambaugh
City Administrator
525 South Albert Avenue Walsenburg, CO 81089
August 2021
Geomark Surveying is top notch in professionalism and accuracy. The Geomark team goes above and beyond in helping individuals protect their property rights. They know land law and will do everything within their power to help you with your land rights case. I will never use any other surveying company in Colorado--Geomark will always get my business.
Gregg L.
Custer County, Colorado​
January 2021
GeoMark was amazing to work with. They were quick with responses and clear on costs. They were prompt in getting our survey finished in between others they were also working on at the time. They were very knowledgeable regarding the survey process and how they do their job. It was great to learn the history of past and present land surveying and understand all the work that goes into a survey. The last survey completed on our land was in 1915. They were able to show how they surveyed property in those days and took the time to talk with us about the process. Overall, the experience was amazing, professional, prompt and smooth. I would highly recommend GeoMark for any survey needs. Believe me, you won’t be disappointed.
Terrie L.
La Junta, CO
GeoMark is a 5 star outfit. Extremely professional, accurate, and knowledgeable, cannot completely describe what a great company GeoMark is. Excellent folks to work with, you will not be disappointed!
Gregg & Linda L.
Wetmore, CO
After somebody destroyed our fence and a corner monument, we chose GeoMark to survey our property. GeoMark not only finished the work in a timely manner and at a very reasonable price, but also spent a considerable amount of time correcting old mistakes that had been overlooked by other surveyors and officials in the past. They have an exceptional work ethic, a great knowledge of the local history, are familiar with the laws, and know how they apply.
Chris S.
Florence, CO
I would like to thank Mitch and Britt for their outstanding work and highly recommend GeoMark Surveying. Working as a company man in oilfield construction I deal with many companies and contractors. GeoMark went above and beyond my expectations. They are very detailed and professional. They also do what they tell you they will do. I will be using them for all my Surveying needs.
Ann & Kenny K.
Howard, CO
I worked with Mitch Phillips and Britt Swart on a very complex and difficult case. They were exceptional in helping me with questions concerning surveying, and I found their work to be phenomenal. They were extremely detail-oriented, and left no stone unturned. They were also very easy to communicate with, and very responsive whenever I had a question. I would highly recommend them for any surveying needs.
Ryan Robertson
Attorney
Throughout my career in the oil and gas business I have worked with many professional people including attorneys, surveyors, tax assessors and land men within numerous corporations. The services provided to my family by GeoMark Surveying on a recent project was very thorough and professional. I highly recommend them for any survey project that you may need done.
John T. A.
Westcliffe, CO
Choosing GeoMark Surveying for our boundary survey was one of the best decisions we could make. Throughout every stage in the process, their team of professionals were dedicated to our satisfaction, from timely completion of the project to the highest quality results at a cost that simply cannot be beat!
Steve & Michelle B.
Pueblo West, CO
I just wanted to thank you for the great job you did surveying my property. I found your price reasonable and you guys were very thorough and professional. I found the new technology you use very interesting. I appreciated the walk around so I knew exactly where my boundary lines were. The plat I received was also thorough and will be handy if there is ever any question about boundaries with my neighbors. I don't plan on moving soon so will not need your services again in the near future but have recommended you highly to a number of my neighbors who were also looking for a surveyor. Thanks again,
Anita L.
Fountain, CO
We wish to thank GeoMark Surveying for their hard work and professionalism. We had a complicated, large piece of property and they were willing to take on the challenge. They communicated with us through every step and took the time to ensure we understood all aspects of our property. We were more than satisfied with the end result and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a surveyor! Thanks Again,
Carolyn, Rhonda & George B.
Florence, CO
Thanks for all your hard work. Especially with all the cold weather to contend with. You fella's did a great job and we will be sure to recommend your services to everyone. Stop by to see the fence when you're in the area. It's not done but we're making progress. Thanks again.
John & Cindy
Westcliffe, CO