Our Services

Construction Staking and Layout

It is imperative to project success that your construction plans are accurately interpreted and staked in the field in a clear, concise manner. A quality construction survey improves workflow and planning, visualizes complex plans for the ‘boots on the ground’ ,and identifies potential conflicts before they stall a project. 

Blue Arrow Surveys specializes in large, remote civil construction surveys and possesses experience across the entire state of Alaska and construction sector. If you want your construction project staked quickly and accurately, Blue Arrow Surveys has you covered.

When are Construction Staking and Layout services needed?

  • New construction
  • Site improvements
  • Preliminary planning

Design/ Topographic Surveys

Design surveys (aka ‘topographic surveys’) are the integral first step in any construction project. In addition to establishing project control for follow-on use during the construction phase of a project, a design survey determines and visualizes the following:

  1. Existing Site Conditions
  2. Project Location
  3. Easements and Appurtenances
  4. Manmade Structures/Improvements
  5. Site Contours (Essential for Proper Grading)


The start of every project begins with a quality design survey; Blue Arrow Surveys takes pride in executing an accurate, quality survey to ensure the best outcome for your project.

When are Design Surveys needed?

  • New Construction
  • Landscaping
  • Drainage
  • Remodels
  • Slope-Stabilization
  • Road Design/Improvements
  • Additions
  • Grading
  • Utility Design/Improvements

As-Built Surveys and Mortgage Surveys

As-built surveys (aka ‘mortgage surveys’) vary in scope and price, but they are an important part of any real estate purchase, construction project, or public works improvement. They are needed in a variety of instances, but the goal is the same—determine existing conditions at the time of survey.

Blue Arrow Surveys has the experience to meet your needs and ensure the survey for your project or real estate purchase is the least of your concerns.

When are As-Built Surveys needed?

  • Real estate purchase
  • Document changes from plan design
  • Verify a project was built to plan design
  • Determine progress throughout the life of a project

Plot Plan

Plot plans are oftentimes the first step in getting your new build approved and ensuring the proposed improvements are correctly placed. Blue Arrow Surveys has the requisite experience to ensure these important surveys don’t derail your project, and your build is placed in the proper, approved location.

When are Plot Plan Surveys needed?

  • New construction requiring a building permit
  • Site deconfliction, ensuring proposed plans fit among existing structures, easements, setbacks and rights-of-way
  • To visualize a proposed project

Additional Services

  • Material Volume/Area Computations
  • Boundary Marking
  • ALTA/ASCM
    (National Society of Professional Surveyors Standards)
  • Subdivision Platting
  • Elevation Certificates
  • Legal Descriptions