South Texas Surveying Associates

Our ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys meet national standards for commercial real estate transactions. We identify boundary lines, easements, and encroachments to ensure legal clarity. Clients receive detailed documentation that supports title insurance and property development decisions.

We streamline subdivision platting from initial design to municipal approval. Our team ensures compliance with local regulations to prevent project delays. Clients benefit from efficient processing and expert guidance for residential or commercial land development.

Our topographic surveys map elevation changes and natural features for construction planning. We use advanced tools to deliver accurate data for site development. This service supports infrastructure projects and environmental assessments across Texas.

UAV LiDAR technology captures detailed 3D land data for complex projects. This method reduces time and costs while maintaining precision. It's ideal for large-scale developments, mining, and forestry applications requiring high-resolution mapping.

We provide elevation certificates to determine flood zone classifications for insurance purposes. Our surveys meet FEMA requirements for accurate risk assessment. This service is essential for property owners in flood-prone areas across Texas.

Fred F. Lawton, a Registered Professional Land Surveyor, co-founded South Texas Surveying Associates in 1980. With decades of experience, he oversees operations and ensures adherence to industry standards while maintaining the company's family-driven values.

Fred W. Lawton, a Registered Professional Land Surveyor and Engineer, co-founded the company alongside his brother. His technical expertise and leadership drive the firm's commitment to precision and innovation in land surveying services.

Danielle Noah manages daily operations, ensuring seamless project execution and client communication. Her organizational skills and industry knowledge support the company's mission to deliver efficient, high-quality surveying solutions for diverse client needs.

Jason Barringer specializes in subdivision platting, guiding clients through regulatory requirements and municipal approvals. His expertise in land development processes ensures timely, compliant project completions for residential and commercial developments across Texas.

Land surveying measures and maps property features to establish boundaries and support real estate transactions, construction, and legal compliance.

We use GPS, terrestrial, and aerial methods including UAV LiDAR for accurate data collection tailored to project requirements.

Costs vary based on property size, complexity, and survey type. Contact us for a customized quote specific to your project needs.

Timelines range from days to weeks depending on project scope. We prioritize efficient turnaround while maintaining precision and compliance.

Yes, we provide surveys for both residential properties and large-scale commercial developments across Texas.

We engaged South Texas Surveying Associates for a property we were acquiring in Austin. Our surveyor, Danielle Noah, was great to work with as she provided timely and detailed responses/feedback on a very complicated deal. I would highly recommend South Texas Surveying Associates for ALTA surveys.

Ordered a survey for a client and within a week it was done accurately and professionally. Highly recommend

I recently worked woth ST surveying and they were absolutely amazing. As a realtor I do business with many different companies, but ST has exceeded my expectations. I worked with Melissa as my point of contact and she is OUTSTANDING! I was on a deadline and she really was amazing in making sure everything was done in time. I would highly, HIGHLY recommend this company to anyone. I look forward to using them again and again.

They saved my you-know-what with some of the best professional service I've had. I was getting a home equity loan. When, towards the end of the process, I realized I needed a new survey because I couldn't find my old one, the mortgage company sent the job to South Texas Surveying to do the survey. This was the same company my friend recommended. They put me on the schedule to do my survey but because I realized I needed a survey at the last minute, it would not have been done on time for me to get my loan.

When I called to explain the problem they were very understanding, put me near the top of their schedule, kept me regularly updated and delivered the survey even sooner than expected. During the process they showed real human concern for my predicament with unusually pleasant and professional service. Literally, I may not have been able to get the loan without their efforts to go above and beyond. I can't thank Brianna and Stacy enough!