Business Details
48 Years
experience
Expert Land Surveying Services in Bangor, Maine
Plisga & Day has been Maine's premier land surveying firm for over 30 years, delivering precise mapping, boundary analysis, and digital information solutions. Our team combines decades of experience with cutting-edge technology to provide tailored services for residential, commercial, and municipal clients. We maintain a unique professional-to-support staff ratio, ensuring high-quality input on every project while fostering a culture of loyalty and dedication. Our work adheres to national standards for commercial clients and is customized to meet specific project needs, from flood elevation assessments to complex land development.With offices in Bangor, Houlton, and Belfast, we serve communities across Maine and beyond, offering expertise in boundary retracement, GIS mapping, and expert witness testimony. Our commitment to quality records and innovation has transformed us from a traditional survey firm into a digital information product center. We prioritize client satisfaction through transparent communication, rigorous adherence to ethical standards, and continuous investment in staff development and technological advancements.
Services
Boundary Surveying
Development Services
Municipal Services
Control Services
Cartography
Flood Elevation
Title Insurance
Expert Witness
Specialty Surveys
GIS Mapping
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in land surveying and digital mapping.
- Our team uses the latest technology for accurate boundary and elevation analysis.
- We maintain a unique professional-to-support staff ratio for quality control.
- Our work adheres to national standards for commercial clients and lenders.
- We offer comprehensive services from boundary retracement to expert litigation support.
Services
Boundary Surveying
Our boundary surveying combines title research, field investigation, and monumenting to establish precise property lines. We handle projects ranging from small residential lots to large tracts for commercial clients. Our ALTA/ACSM-compliant surveys meet national lender requirements while providing detailed documentation for real estate transactions.
Flood Elevation
We conduct FEMA Elevation Certificates and Letter of Map Amendment filings for coastal and inland properties. Our surveys determine base flood elevations to assess insurance requirements and support flood zone removal applications. This service helps homeowners and lenders make informed decisions about flood risk mitigation.
Municipal Services
We provide boundary retracement, tax mapping, and GIS base-mapping for towns and cities. Our municipal work includes cemetery site plans, comprehensive zoning maps, and boundary perambulation for local governments. We support long-term community development through accurate spatial data collection and analysis.
Control Services
We establish horizontal and vertical control networks for construction, aerial photography, and environmental monitoring. Our control monuments range from temporary nails to permanent concrete markers. These reference points enable precise coordination with contractors and machine control systems for large-scale infrastructure projects.
Cartography
Our cartographic services produce custom maps for recreational trails, conservation areas, and utility networks. Using CAD and GIS tools, we transform complex datasets into clear visual representations. We create shaded relief maps, access maps, and color-coded utility diagrams that combine technical accuracy with practical usability.
People
Shawn Mitchell
Licensed Land Surveyor
Shawn Mitchell leads survey projects with expertise in boundary analysis and GIS mapping. He ensures technical accuracy while maintaining client communication throughout project execution.
Jonathan Stewart
Licensed Land Surveyor
Jonathan Stewart specializes in municipal boundary retracement and tax mapping. His field experience contributes to precise documentation of town lines and property records.
Adam Robinson
Licensed Land Surveyor
Adam Robinson focuses on development surveys for residential and commercial sites. He coordinates with engineers to ensure compliance with local zoning regulations and construction requirements.
Clark Staples
Licensed Land Surveyor
Clark Staples manages specialty projects including hydrographic surveys and accident site mapping. His technical skills support complex litigation cases and environmental assessments.
Brian Taylor
Licensed Land Surveyor
Brian Taylor oversees control network establishment for infrastructure projects. He ensures survey accuracy across multiple phases of construction and monitoring applications.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Maine with offices in Bangor, Houlton, and Belfast. Our services extend to coastal areas, inland lakes, and municipal jurisdictions across the state.
What is an ALTA/ACSM survey?
This standardized boundary survey meets national commercial lending requirements, including detailed title research, monument verification, and documentation of easements and encroachments for property transactions.
Do you handle flood zone determinations?
Yes, we prepare FEMA Elevation Certificates and Letter of Map Amendment applications to assess flood risk and potentially remove properties from designated flood zones.
Can you assist with municipal projects?
We provide boundary retracement, tax mapping, and GIS base-mapping services for towns and cities, supporting comprehensive planning and infrastructure development needs.
What technologies do you use?
We employ GPS mapping, robotic surveying, LIDAR, and GIS software to ensure precision across boundary surveys, construction layout, and digital mapping projects.
