Land Surveying Services in Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia
Since 1974, Niles Surveying Company has helped homeowners, developers, builders, and engineers navigate their land surveying needs. We take the time to explain the process and answer your questions.
Niles Surveying has served the region since 1974.
Our team brings more than 100 years of combined surveying experience to every project.
Most of our business comes from repeat clients and referrals.
50+ Years in the Chattanooga Area
Niles Surveying has served the region since 1974. Our team brings more than 100 years of combined surveying experience to every project. We work throughout Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia.
Owner Jeff Dawson is a Professional Land Surveyor, Certified Flood Surveyor, and Certified Floodplain Manager.
Most of our business comes from repeat clients and referrals. That's a reflection of the quality of our work and the strong relationships we build.
Our Land Surveying Services
For commercial clients, we understand that surveying is one step in a larger process. You're working within construction schedules, regulatory timelines, and project budgets. We provide the ALTA surveys, site data, construction staking, and subdivision platting you need to keep your projects moving.
01 Property Surveys
You need to know where your property boundaries are — whether you're putting up a fence, resolving a boundary dispute, or buying a home. We'll survey your property lines and walk you through what we find.
02 ALTA Surveys
Title companies and lenders require ALTA surveys for commercial real estate transactions. We provide the detailed documentation your closing needs.
03 Site Surveys and Topographic Surveys
Before you can design a building or plan a development, you need accurate information about the land. Our topographic surveys and site surveys give engineers, architects, and developers the elevation data and site details they need.
04 Construction Staking
Builders need layout work done accurately and on schedule. We typically complete construction staking within 48 hours and stay responsive when your project timeline demands it.
05 FEMA Flood Surveys
Flood risk matters for development and insurance compliance. Owner Jeff Dawson is a Certified Flood Surveyor and a Certified Floodplain Manager. We conduct flood elevation surveys that help you understand flood zones and make informed decisions about your property.
06 As-Built Surveys
After construction is complete, as-built surveys document what was built. They confirm that the final construction matches the approved plans and provide accurate records for future reference.
07 Subdivision Platting and Land Division
If you're dividing land, you'll need to work through planning commission requirements. We handle the platting and guide you through the regulatory process so you know what to expect.
Why Clients Work With Us
Many people who contact us aren't sure exactly what they need. You have land you want to divide, but don't know the planning commission requirements. You're buying a house and the lender needs a survey, but you don't understand what kind. You need a construction layout, but aren't sure about the timeline.
We meet you where you are. We'll answer questions and explain the process. You'll understand what's required and why it matters. Niles Surveying's approach is consultative. We're not just executing a survey. We're helping you make informed decisions about your property or project. If you're navigating regulatory steps or facing requirements you've never dealt with before, we'll walk you through it.
Commercial clients often come to us because they've worked with surveyors who treat every project the same way. A residential boundary survey and a multi-phase development aren't the same thing. We recognize that. If you're a builder coordinating trades on-site, a developer managing approvals across multiple agencies, or an engineer who needs reliable data to finalize plans, you need a surveying partner who responds when you call and delivers what you ask for.
That's how first-time clients become repeat clients. Good communication. Clear explanations. Being available when you need us. We've built long-term relationships with clients because they know they can count on us to educate them, not just execute the work.
We're not just executing a survey. We're helping you make informed decisions about your property or project.
We typically complete construction staking within 48 hours and stay responsive when your project timeline demands it.
Most of our business comes from repeat clients and referrals. That's a reflection of the quality of our work and the strong relationships we build.
For commercial clients, we understand that surveying is one step in a larger process.
You're working within construction schedules, regulatory timelines, and project budgets. We provide the ALTA surveys, site data, construction staking, and subdivision platting you need to keep your projects moving. Our experience navigating planning commission and zoning requirements means fewer delays and clearer answers.