Precision when it counts.

CGA deploys 12 experienced survey crews state-wide, daily.

Our licensed professionals are trained in the State of Iowa requirements and standards and comply with IDOT requirements. Surveying is an essential element in property development and is a requirement in the planning and execution of nearly every form of construction.

We have the personnel and equipment to accurately collect all of the information required for a variety of survey projects, including topographic surveys, right-of-way or easement acquisition surveys, flood studies, and more. We match our survey techniques and deliverables with the needs of each project.

Did you know?

Many people assume telephone poles, fences, or sidewalks are property corners when they most likely are not. Professional land surveyors are trained and licensed to make property line determinations. CGA surveyors can provide you with a map and a legal description of your property.

All Surveys
for your needs.

Construction Survey

We take pride in completing each project accurately, on time, and at a competitive price. Click here to learn more about the types of construction surveys we offer, or contact us to get started.

Boundary Survey

Purchasing a home? An accurate and updated survey ensures your protection in a real estate transaction. You may also need a survey if you are:

  • Building a fence
  • Landscaping
  • Adding an addition to your home

Our licensed surveyors will take the time to understand your individual needs.

Committed to quality.

CGA is committed to providing accurate survey data.

Contractors and industry experts appreciate our professional, easy-to-read stakes and signage in the field, which help eliminate errors. From data collection to analysis to staking, our seamless process ensures that your survey will provide a detailed and complete picture.

12 full-time survey crews

All of the surveyors at CGA have been with our company for over ten years. Our size and experience help keep projects on schedule. We also provide immediate response for emergencies, such as power line surveys.

State-of-the-art technology

CGA utilizes Trimble VX Total Station for fast and accurate data collection. This laser scanner captures thousands of data points to create 3D models of objects and landscapes, providing you with incredible detail about your property.

Highly Trained &
Experienced Crews

What Surveys Do We Offer?

Construction Survey, Staking & Locates

ALTA/NSPS Survey

  • ALTA/ACSM
    (American Land & Title Association/ American Congress on Surveying & Mapping)

 Topographic / Mapping

Other Services

CGA’s Professional
Land Surveyors

Matt Garber, P.E., P.L.S., Registration # Marshalltown | President & CEO
Matt Garber, P.E., P.L.S. Professional Engineer & Professional Land Surveyor

President & C.E.O.
Board of Directors
Iowa License #P14449

Lee Gallentine, P.E., P.L.S., Registration: Iowa #15745, Ackley | Ag Drainage
Lee Gallentine, P.E., P.L.S. Professional Engineer & Professional Land Surveyor

Vice President, Operations
Board of Directors
Iowa License #P15745

Travis Stewart, P.L.S., Cedar Falls | Construction Survey
Travis Stewart, P.L.S. Professional Land Surveyor

Vice President
Board of Directors
Iowa License #P17162

Marc Hoodjer, P.L.S. Professional Land Surveyor

Iowa License #P22634

Scott Steinfadt, P.L.S., Registration #Ackley | Boundary Survey
Scott Steinfadt, P.L.S. Professional Land Surveyor

Iowa License #P14677

Zeb Stanbrough, P.L.S., P.E. Professional Land Surveyor, Professional Engineer

Iowa License #P19957

Chris Sweeney, P.L.S. Professional Land Surveyor

Iowa License #P27466

Contact Us Here for All Your Survey Needs

  • We provide survey services to central and north/northeast central Iowa out of our four offices (Ackley, Ames, Cedar Falls, and Marshalltown); if you have not reviewed our survey service area, please take a moment to do so before completing this form. The Iowa map of our boundary/property service area can be found here: https://www.cgaconsultants.com/land-survey-services/boundary-property-surveys/
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