About Our Surveying Services
Vortex Engineering & Architecture, Inc. provides full-scope land surveying solutions across Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Our team combines decades of field experience with advanced geospatial technology to deliver precise, dependable data for every stage of development.
Topographic Surveys
High‑accuracy mapping of land features, utilities, and infrastructure for civil design, grading, and volume calculations.
Utility Location & As‑Built Surveys
Precise horizontal and vertical mapping of water, sewer, storm, electrical, and communication infrastructure.
Boundary Surveys
Definitive property boundary mapping with full research, field verification, and documentation.
Improvement Survey Plats (I.S.P.)
Detailed plats showing property boundary, structures, visible utilities, encroachments, and easements.
ALTA/NSPS Survey
Land Title Survey based upon Table A requirements.
Subdivision Platting
Comprehensive platting services for lot creation, easements, public improvements, and open space.
Annexation & PUD Mapping
Mapping and documentation to support municipal annexations and planned unit development reviews.
Elevation Certificates
FEMA‑compliant elevation documentation for floodplain management, insurance, and permitting.
Drone Services
Aerial Imaging involving high-resolution photography and data collection. We have 2 FAA Part 107 remote pilots on staff.
Construction Staking
Staking of required infrastructure for your development needs, i.e. water main, sewer systems, curb and gutter, foundations, overlot grading, etc.
Site Plans
Scaled drawings that define building locations, access, utilities, drainage, and site features for permitting and design.
Route Surveys
Corridor‑based surveying for transportation, utilities, and access routes from reconnaissance through final alignment.
Why Clients Choose Vortex
✅Experienced Professionals
Our licensed surveyors bring nearly half a century of combined experience in boundary law, land development, and complex infrastructure mapping.
✅Advanced Technology
We use modern Trimble GPS, robotic instruments, 3D scanning tools, photogrammetric drone systems, and Autodesk Civil 3D drafting workflows to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Two operators with Drone Professional FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate.
✅Deadline‑Driven Delivery
Our team is known for consistent communication, rapid mobilization, and meeting aggressive schedules—even on multi‑phase or agency‑regulated projects.
Examples of Quality and Performance
Pinnacle Ridge Subdivision
Grand Junction, CO
Coordinated multi‑phase survey schedules and delivered topographic and platting work ahead of agency review timelines.
Iron Wheel Subdivision
Fruita, CO
Accelerated the development schedule through efficient topo work, drone surveying, control networks, and real‑time utility staking.
Stone Mountain Subdivision
Delta, CO
Managed complex, evolving municipal requirements while maintaining development timelines.
Blue Mesa RV Resort
Gunnison, CO
Completed detailed GPS and drone‑based as‑built documentation within a limited seasonal window to meet state compliance deadlines.
Vail‑Area Public & Private Projects
Delivered high‑accuracy topographic and boundary surveys for CDOT and private clients in challenging mountain terrain.
