Boundary & Property Line Surveys in Massachusetts | Prime Engineering

Boundary & Property Line Surveys

Defining your property boundaries is the foundation of every successful project—whether you’re building, selling, or resolving a dispute. Prime Engineering provides licensed boundary and property line surveys throughout Massachusetts, using advanced GNSS/RTK and total station technology to deliver accurate, court-defensible results.

We serve homeowners, real estate professionals, and developers who need dependable data for design, permitting, or legal clarity.

Service Coverage

Central Massachusetts – Worcester, Leominster, Gardner, Fitchburg
Southeastern Massachusetts – Bridgewater, Middleborough, Taunton, Lakeville
Coastal Massachusetts & Cape Cod – Barnstable, Falmouth, Yarmouth

What Is a Boundary Survey?

A boundary survey identifies, retraces, and documents the true legal property lines of a parcel based on record research, field measurements, and deed evidence. It forms the basis for design, title transfer, or legal resolution.

Prime Engineering’s team performs thorough record research and field verification to ensure your survey is consistent with recorded deeds, plans, and monuments.

When You Need a Boundary or Property Line Survey

Buying or selling real estate
Constructing additions, fences, or retaining walls
Preparing an ANR (Approval Not Required) plan or lot split
Resolving neighbor disputes or encroachments
Recording updated plans with local planning boards
Supporting site design or title verification

Our Process

Records Research – Gather deeds, plans, and registry data to determine record boundaries.
Field Reconnaissance – Locate monuments, bounds, fences, and other occupation evidence.
Measurement & Data Collection – GNSS/RTK and total station data for precise geometry.
Boundary Resolution – Apply deed and plan analysis to establish true boundary lines.
Plan Preparation – Draft and seal final boundary or property line plan for client and municipal use.

Deliverables You Can Expect

Certified boundary survey plan (PDF + hard copy upon request)
CAD (DWG/DXF) and coordinate data files
Monuments set or verified in the field
Legal descriptions (if required)
GIS shapefiles for municipal or consultant use

Why Choose Prime Engineering

Accuracy first: Advanced GNSS/RTK and total station workflows ensure reliable results.
Regulatory familiarity: Plans formatted for Massachusetts recording standards.
Responsive service: Clear communication and timely delivery.
Professional integrity: Licensed surveyors committed to defensible, quality work.

“Prime Engineering’s boundary survey gave us complete clarity on our property lines—fast, professional, and precise.” — Homeowner, Central MA

Compliance & Quality

Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors standards
Municipal recording and ANR plan formatting
Peer-reviewed QA process for all boundary resolutions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How long does a boundary survey take?
Most residential boundary surveys are completed in 1–2 weeks, depending on research complexity and site conditions.

What if existing monuments are missing?
We replace or reset monuments as part of the survey, ensuring the boundary is fully marked and documented.

Can you provide legal descriptions?
Yes—our licensed surveyors can prepare metes-and-bounds descriptions for deeds or easements.

Are your surveys accepted by towns and registries?
Yes—all plans meet Massachusetts registry and local planning board requirements.

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Property address or parcel ID
Purpose (closing, design, fence, dispute resolution)
Timeline or deadline
Any past plans or deeds (attach if available)

Call Us: 508-947-0050
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