Business Details
Professional Land Surveying Services in Lititz, PA
Established in 1885, Diehm & Sons has built a legacy of excellence in land surveying, civil engineering, and land planning across Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. Our fifth-generation family-owned business combines deep historical knowledge with cutting-edge technology to deliver tailored solutions for clients ranging from individual landowners to large developers. With a team averaging 15 years of experience, we maintain active professional memberships and a comprehensive records library to ensure regulatory compliance and project success.Our in-house civil engineering capabilities address stormwater management, erosion control, and municipal permitting challenges. We prioritize personalized service, maintaining direct communication with clients throughout every project phase while fostering strong relationships with local officials to streamline approvals. This commitment to experience-driven solutions and client partnership has solidified our reputation as a trusted regional leader in land consulting services.
Services
Land Surveying
Civil Engineering
Subdivision Planning
Stormwater Management
Floodplain Studies
Boundary Surveys
Site Feasibility Analysis
Municipal Permitting
Highlights and features
- We offer 130+ years of continuous land surveying expertise in Central Pennsylvania
- Our in-house civil engineering team handles complex municipal permitting requirements
- We maintain extensive historical records for accurate property boundary determinations
- Our staff averages 15 years of experience in surveying and civil engineering
- We provide direct client communication with experienced professionals throughout projects
What people say
Experienced staff
Professional operation
Knowledgeable professionals
Responsive to schedules
Community expertise
Services
Land Surveying
We conduct precise boundary surveys using traditional methods and electronic measuring equipment. Our services include ALTA surveys, topographic mapping, and photogrammetric analysis. With over 130 years of historical records, we ensure accurate property determinations for development, legal, and agricultural purposes while maintaining compliance with current regulations.
Civil Engineering
Our in-house engineering team specializes in stormwater management systems, erosion control plans, and floodplain studies. We prepare highway occupancy permits and address complex municipal requirements. This integrated approach ensures seamless coordination between surveying data and engineering solutions for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects across Central Pennsylvania.
Land Planning
We provide comprehensive land planning services including subdivision design, estate planning, and sewage management systems. Our expertise in local ordinances helps clients navigate zoning requirements. We conduct site feasibility analyses and due diligence assessments to optimize land use while maintaining regulatory compliance for both small-scale and large development projects.
Municipal Permitting
Our team manages the complete permitting process for land development projects. We maintain current knowledge of local regulations and attend planning meetings on clients' behalf. We prepare required documentation, coordinate with officials, and ensure projects meet all municipal requirements for subdivisions, stormwater management, and infrastructure improvements.
Subdivision Planning
We specialize in creating legal subdivisions for family estates, agricultural properties, and commercial developments. Our services include boundary determination, lot layout design, and preparation of official plats. We coordinate with local governments to ensure compliance with current zoning laws and infrastructure requirements for successful project approval.
People
Jennifer Gerhart
Owner
As fifth-generation owner, Jennifer Gerhart leads Diehm & Sons with deep family roots in land surveying. She brings extensive business management experience while maintaining continuity in the firm's commitment to client-focused service and technical excellence in Central Pennsylvania land consulting.
Kevin Varner
Director of Engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer Kevin Varner oversees all engineering operations at Diehm & Sons. With decades of experience in municipal infrastructure projects, he manages stormwater management systems, erosion control plans, and regulatory compliance solutions for residential and commercial developments across Lancaster County.
Questions
What services does Diehm & Sons offer?
We provide land surveying, civil engineering, and land planning services including boundary surveys, subdivision plans, stormwater management, and municipal permitting for residential, commercial, and agricultural clients.
How long has Diehm & Sons been in business?
Since 1885, we've served Central Pennsylvania as a fifth-generation family-owned business, maintaining continuous operations and historical records for over 130 years.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Lancaster County and Lebanon County, with particular expertise in Northern Lancaster County's regulatory environment and land development requirements.
How do you handle complex projects?
Our integrated approach combines surveying, engineering, and planning expertise with deep historical knowledge of local regulations to navigate challenges and ensure successful project approvals.
What makes Diehm & Sons different?
We combine generational experience with modern technology, maintaining both extensive historical records and current technical capabilities to deliver tailored land consulting solutions for each client's unique needs.
Reviews (1)
Shemp
Dec 31, 2020
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Critical: Responsiveness I asked for an estimate, never called back. I can only imagine what kind of surveying they do if you can't depend on them to give an estimate.
