Business Details
We founded Fargen Surveys in 1981 to fill a gap in the market for fast, accurate, and professional surveying services. With more than four decades of experience, we have become a trusted partner for contractors, developers, and property owners in the Santa Maria Valley. Our founder, Ken Fargen, earned a B.S. in Surveying from Fresno State University in 1975 and has served in leadership roles within the California Land Surveyors Association. He has worked for state and county governments, and private firms, and now directs a team of licensed surveyors that outnumbers competitors in the region. We leverage stateoftheart robotic total stations, GPS technology, and aerial photogrammetry to deliver projects right the first time, every time. Our commitment to client satisfaction is reflected in our policy of returning every phone call promptly and ensuring no customer feels unappreciated.
We maintain strict adherence to professional standards, keeping all staff uptodate on new technology and regulatory changes. We guarantee survey accuracy with a 1% error margin, providing data that supports construction sequencing, permitting, and cost control. Our services span land staking, topographic, boundary, subdivision, and ALTA surveys, among others, catering to both commercial and residential projects. We pride ourselves on transparency, offering legal descriptions, court exhibits, and expert witness testimony when required in litigation. We invite you to experience the precision, reliability, and personalized service that have defined Fargen Surveys for over 40 years.
We maintain strict adherence to professional standards, keeping all staff uptodate on new technology and regulatory changes. We guarantee survey accuracy with a 1% error margin, providing data that supports construction sequencing, permitting, and cost control. Our services span land staking, topographic, boundary, subdivision, and ALTA surveys, among others, catering to both commercial and residential projects. We pride ourselves on transparency, offering legal descriptions, court exhibits, and expert witness testimony when required in litigation. We invite you to experience the precision, reliability, and personalized service that have defined Fargen Surveys for over 40 years.
Highlights and features
- We have 40+ years of surveying expertise.
- We use stateoftheart robotic total stations.
- Our team is the largest surveyor group in Santa Maria.
- We respond to all client calls within 24 hours.
- We guarantee survey accuracy with a 1% error margin.
Services
Land Staking
Land Staking places infrastructure points for construction projects, such as pipelines, roads, grading, and landfill sites. We integrate GPS data and ground control points to ensure 5meter accuracy across large survey areas. The resulting maps support zoning, environmental assessments, and infrastructure design, streamlining project approvals and cost estimates.
Aerial Photogrammetric Mapping
Aerial Photogrammetric Mapping captures highresolution aerial imagery to create detailed topographic and parcel maps for developers and planners. We integrate GPS data and ground control points to ensure 5meter accuracy across large survey areas. The resulting maps support zoning, environmental assessments, and infrastructure design, streamlining project approvals and cost estimates.
Boundary Surveys
Boundary Surveys define property lines for residential and commercial parcels, resolving disputes and ensuring legal compliance. Our surveyors use precision instruments and uptodate GIS data to produce definitive legal descriptions. These documents are essential for title searches, escrow processes, and court filings, safeguarding client interests.
Topographic Surveys
Topographic Surveys capture elevation data to create contour maps, facilitating grading, drainage design, and construction layout. We employ total stations and drones to achieve submeter vertical accuracy across diverse terrain. The survey results enable engineers to model slope stability, water flow, and material volumes accurately.
ALTA Surveys
ALTA Surveys comply with American Land Title Association standards, producing reports for title insurance and risk assessment. Our licensed experts integrate geospatial data, field measurements, and legal research to produce comprehensive documentation. These reports support title commitment preparation, due diligence, and litigation defenses, protecting buyers and lenders.
