Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Sea Hawk Surveyors & Engineers is an owner-operated practice. All surveying and engineering work is directly performed and overseen by the licensed Professional Land Surveyor and Professional Engineer who own the firm. We do not operate as a high-volume shop where work is delegated entirely to field crews and reviewed at the end.

  • Direct involvement by the licensed professionals leads to clearer communication, fewer assumptions, and better coordination between survey and engineering. This is especially important on coastal and environmentally sensitive sites, where small details can have significant permitting and design implications.

  • Survey costs vary based on several factors, including:

    • Lot size and shape

    • Age and clarity of existing deeds and mapping

    • Presence of easements, encroachments, or riparian/coastal features

    • Terrain, vegetation, and site accessibility

    • Whether topography, floodplain information, or environmental features are required

    • Required turnaround time

    Because no two properties are the same, surveys are priced based on scope and complexity rather than a flat, one-size-fits-all rate. Call or email us to receive a tailored price quote and timeline for your project.

  • Some firms focus on high-volume survey work specifically for real estate closings, while others take a more project-driven approach, producing surveys intended to support design, engineering, and permitting.

    A survey initially performed solely for a closing may not contain all of the information needed for a future design or permitting effort. When a project later moves into engineering, this can lead to additional field work, redraws, extended timelines, and increased costs—often resulting in a higher overall expense for the homeowner than if the survey had been prepared with the full project in mind from the outset.

  • Yes, we do. In fact, if you are purchasing a property with a future project in mind—such as a pool, addition, garage, or driveway—having Sea Hawk Surveyors & Engineers perform the closing survey can be especially beneficial.

    Because our practice is oriented toward surveys that support design, permitting, and construction, a closing survey prepared by our firm can transition seamlessly into the engineering phase. This continuity allows projects to move forward efficiently, without treating the survey and engineering as separate or disconnected engagements.

  • A boundary survey establishes property lines, corner locations, and recorded easements. A topographic survey includes this information and also shows existing site features such as grades, structures, utilities, drainage patterns, and significant vegetation. Topographic surveys are typically required for architectural design, site planning, and permitting.

  • Yes. Our surveys are prepared with permitting and design in mind and are routinely used for plot plans, grading and drainage design, variance applications, flood hazard submissions, and environmental permitting.

  • Yes. We provide both surveying and engineering services under one roof. This integrated approach reduces handoffs, avoids duplicate work, and allows issues to be identified early—often saving time and cost as a project progresses.

  • Turnaround time depends on project complexity, municipal requirements, and current workload. When quoting your project, we will provide a realistic schedule upfront and prioritize quality and coordination over rushed delivery. Projects that move into engineering are scheduled with continuity in mind.

  • Yes. We regularly work on properties affected by flood zones, coastal regulations, wetlands, and other environmental constraints, and we are familiar with municipal and NJDEP review processes related to these conditions.

  • We specialize in residential and small development projects, particularly on coastal, flood-prone, and environmentally constrained sites. Much of our work supports additions, new homes, renovations, and permitting efforts that require accurate surveys and thoughtful site engineering.

  • Both. We work directly with homeowners, as well as architects, environmental consultants, builders, and land use attorneys. Regardless of who retains us, the work receives the same level of owner involvement and professional oversight.

  • We routinely collaborate with architects, engineers, environmental consultants, and attorneys to ensure survey information aligns with design and permitting needs. Clear communication early in the process helps avoid redesigns and delays later.

  • You can contact us by phone or email to discuss your project. We’ll review the property, clarify the scope needed, and provide a proposal tailored to your specific site and goals.