Inspections & Reports

As-Built and Record Drawings

Surveyed as-built drawings and engineer certification of completed site, utility and stormwater work for permit close-out. Typical US fees run $1,000 to $15,000, and most projects take 1 to 4 weeks. Our drawings, calculations and reports are sealed by a Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in the state where your project is located, ready for permit submission.

Typical US fee$1,000 to $15,000

Typical timeline1 to 4 weeks

Permit drawingsSealed by a PE

What the work involves

Many jurisdictions and utilities require as-built (record) drawings showing what was actually installed: pipe inverts, structure locations, pond volumes, grades and pavement. A surveyor collects the data and the engineer compares it to the approved design, certifies compliance, and documents any changes. As-builts are often required for certificate of occupancy, bond release and acceptance of public utilities.

When you need it

Utility or municipality requires as-builts to accept infrastructure
Stormwater facility certification
Bond release
Certificate of occupancy condition

What you receive

As-built survey
Record drawings
Engineer certification letter
Pond volume verification

What drives the cost

Estimate. Small residential certifications are at the low end; subdivisions with utilities and ponds cost more.

Frequently asked questions

How much does as-Built and Record Drawings cost?

Across the US, as-Built and Record Drawings usually costs $1,000 to $15,000. Estimate. Small residential certifications are at the low end; subdivisions with utilities and ponds cost more.

How long does as-Built and Record Drawings take?

Plan on 1 to 4 weeks from signed proposal to stamped deliverables, longer if a site visit, soil testing or a permit review cycle is involved.

Do I need a licensed PE for as-Built and Record Drawings?

In most US jurisdictions, yes. When the work needs a permit, the plans, calculations or report usually must be sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed in the state where the project is located. Every deliverable we issue for permit is sealed that way.

Will I also need a land surveyor?

Sometimes. Depending on the site, as-Built and Record Drawings can also involve a land surveyor. We tell you up front which other professionals your project needs and coordinate with them so the drawings agree.

Who do you provide as-Built and Record Drawings for?

Most of our clients for this service are developers, contractors and municipalitys. Describe your project and one of our engineers will reply with scope, fee and schedule.

What is the difference between as-builts and record drawings?

Terms vary, but as-builts usually mean field data on what was built, and record drawings are the engineer's plans updated with that data. Your jurisdiction's checklist defines what it needs.

Who certifies a stormwater pond?

Typically the design engineer, using a surveyor's as-built data to verify volumes and outlet elevations. Ponds that do not match the design may need regrading.

Why was my bond not released?

Missing or deficient as-builts are a common reason. Ask the reviewing agency for its comment list.

Can as-builts be done after the fact?

Often, but buried items may need to be exposed or located, which costs more. Recording data during construction is easier and cheaper.