Business Details
Professional Land Surveying Services in Bethlehem, PA
Waldraff Land Surveying is a sole proprietorship owned and operated by Richard F. Waldraff, a licensed Professional Land Surveyor with over 35 years of experience in eastern Pennsylvania. Our firm specializes in high-accuracy land surveying services tailored to residential property needs, serving homeowners, builders, and design professionals across the Lehigh Valley. Utilizing modern technologies like robotic and GPS systems alongside traditional methods, we deliver precise boundary retracement surveys, topographic mapping, and construction stake-out services. Our expertise extends to FEMA flood elevation certificates, lot line adjustments, and legal description preparation, ensuring compliance with municipal and county regulations. We prioritize client-centered solutions, providing digital deliverables in PDF or CAD formats for seamless integration with architectural and engineering projects.Operating throughout Northampton, Lehigh, and surrounding counties, we maintain membership in the Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors and the National Society of Professional Surveyors. Our commitment to accuracy and professionalism is reflected in our meticulous fieldwork, thorough documentation, and dedication to resolving boundary disputes through expert testimony when required. With no project too small or large, we support both individual homeowners and commercial developers in achieving their land development goals. Our payment flexibility includes acceptance of major credit cards, enhancing accessibility for clients seeking reliable surveying services in eastern Pennsylvania.
Services
Boundary Retracement Surveys
Topographic Surveys
Flood Elevation Certificates
Construction Stake-Out
Lot Line Adjustments
Legal Description Preparation
As-Built Surveys
Site Mapping
GIS Data Collection
Expert Witness Testimony
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of specialized land surveying experience in eastern Pennsylvania
- Our team utilizes advanced robotic, GPS, and CAD technologies for maximum accuracy
- We provide client-centered services tailored to both residential and commercial needs
- Our surveyors are qualified expert witnesses in local and federal courts
- We serve 11 counties across the Lehigh Valley region with comprehensive coverage
Services
Boundary Retracement Survey
Identifies and marks property boundaries through records research, field measurement, and evidence analysis. Provides official documentation for land transactions, dispute resolution, and development projects. Requires professional expertise to ensure legal compliance and measurement accuracy.
Topographic Survey
Measures and maps land features for residential development, grading projects, and utility installations. Includes elevation contours and visible structures. Supports architectural design and construction planning with precise terrain data.
Construction Stake-Out
Establishes physical markers for building foundations, utilities, and infrastructure projects. Guides contractors in accurate implementation of design plans. Essential for maintaining proper setbacks and regulatory compliance.
Flood Elevation Certificate
Documents building elevations relative to flood risk zones for insurance and regulatory requirements. Requires precise field measurements and official certification. Helps property owners determine flood insurance needs.
Lot Line Adjustment
Legally modifies property boundaries between adjacent parcels without creating new lots. Involves surveying, municipal review, and official documentation. Resolves boundary disputes and clarifies property limits.
People
Richard F. Waldraff
Professional Land Surveyor
Licensed surveyor with 35+ years of experience in eastern Pennsylvania. Specializes in boundary retracement and construction surveys. Qualified expert witness in local and federal courts. Member of Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors and National Society of Professional Surveyors.
Questions
What types of land surveying services do you offer?
We provide boundary surveys, topographic mapping, construction stake-out, flood elevation certificates, lot line adjustments, and expert witness testimony for boundary disputes.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve Bethlehem, Allentown, Easton, and surrounding communities across Northampton, Lehigh, Bucks, Montgomery, Berks, Carbon, and Monroe Counties in eastern Pennsylvania.
How long has your firm been in business?
Our principal surveyor has 35+ years of experience in the Lehigh Valley region, with the firm established in its current form as a sole proprietorship.
What technology do you use for surveys?
We combine modern robotic instruments, GPS systems, and CAD software with traditional surveying methods to ensure maximum accuracy and efficiency.
Can you provide digital survey deliverables?
Yes, we provide all standard deliverables in digital PDF format, with CAD files available upon request for direct use by architects and engineers.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept Visa and MasterCard payments for client convenience, along with traditional payment methods for our surveying services.
Reviews (2)
Krista Bristow
May 03, 2020
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Richard was very experienced and helpful. He was thorough and explained everything to us throughout the process. He surveyed our land in summer of 2018. We got all the hard copies to turn into the burough. As he surveyed our land he then discovered there was a gap of land between our neighbors property and ours due to a measuring mistake when the land was parceled. We needed to know If we had rights to this gap and to do the extra research it was an added fee so we decided to continue the research of summer 2019.
I reached out to him last week and he delivered the results in under a week. Richard was very knowledgable and did the extra research and wrote up the legal description. Very personable and timel. Strongly recommend.
I reached out to him last week and he delivered the results in under a week. Richard was very knowledgable and did the extra research and wrote up the legal description. Very personable and timel. Strongly recommend.
Michael Mann
Jan 05, 2015
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Richard did a great job for us when FEMA didn't. Professional, timely, and his pricing is fair. Thanks again for handling the paperwork saving us countless hours of frustration!
