Located in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania, at the juncture of Lehigh, Bucks, Montgomery and Berks Counties.
Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Land Surveying in Quakertown, PA
Boundary, ALTA, topographic, and construction surveying for Quakertown and Upper Bucks County projects, from a firm that has served southeastern Pennsylvania since 2001.
Serving Quakertown & Upper Bucks County
Land Surveying Services for Quakertown Projects
Quakertown sits at a geographic crossroads that shapes almost every land development project in the borough. At 13 miles south of Allentown and 35 miles north of Philadelphia, it straddles the edge of two major metro areas, which means projects here can involve review processes that draw from both Lehigh Valley and Delaware Valley regulatory frameworks. Knowing which agencies are in play, and in what order, is part of what we bring to every Quakertown engagement.
Horizon Engineering has provided land surveying throughout Bucks County since 2001. Our Pennsburg office is positioned at the junction of Montgomery, Bucks, Berks, and Lehigh Counties, making us one of the closest full-service civil engineering and survey firms to Upper Bucks County. Projects in and around Quakertown Borough fall squarely in our home territory.
Land development in Quakertown is governed by the Quakertown Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, with county-level review coordinated through the Bucks County Planning Commission. The borough also participates in the Quakertown Area Planning Committee (QAPC), a joint planning group that adds a regional layer to certain approvals. We are familiar with all three and can guide your project through each stage without surprises.
Our survey team works directly alongside our civil engineers and land development planners, so if your project needs both survey work and site design, those conversations happen inside one firm. You are not coordinating between two separate companies.
What We Offer
Surveying Services for Quakertown and Upper Bucks County
From a residential boundary retracement to a commercial ALTA survey for a Quakertown closing, our survey staff handles the full range. Below is a sample of what we provide to property owners, developers, contractors, lenders, and municipalities in Bucks County.
Boundary & Topographic
The starting point for most land transactions and permit submissions in Quakertown Borough. Required before subdivision approval, financing, and land development applications reviewed by the Bucks County Planning Commission.
- Boundary retracement surveys
- Subdivision surveys
- Topographic surveys
- Flood plain certifications
- Utility route surveys
- PA One Call coordination
- Environmental data collection
- Right-of-way acquisition services
ALTA/NSPS Title Surveys
Required by commercial lenders and title companies before closing. Goes beyond a standard boundary survey to identify encroachments, easements, access issues, and anything else that could affect the title or trigger underwriter concerns.
- ALTA/NSPS surveys to current minimum standards
- Encroachment identification
- Easement and ROW mapping
- Title report review
Construction Survey & Stakeout
Field layout for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects throughout Upper Bucks County. Our crews work directly with contractors and project engineers to keep construction on schedule.
- Building and utility stakeout
- Highway and roadway layout
- As-built surveys
- As-built plan preparation
- Anchor bolt surveys
- Auxiliary contractor support
- Permit plan preparation
Transportation & Infrastructure
We have completed over 150 PennDOT projects statewide, including 30 bridge construction surveys and 50 bridge as-builts. We are a SEPTA-approved vendor and hold clearances for airports, railroads, and high-security sites.
- PennDOT and PA Turnpike surveys
- SEPTA approved vendor
- Bridge construction and as-built surveys
- Airport AGES and aerial easement surveys
- Airport facility construction support
- Railroad facility surveys
- Rails-to-Trails ROW acquisition
- Riparian surveys
General & Forensic Support
When a project runs into a boundary dispute, title complication, or a municipality needs reliable survey documentation for planning purposes, we provide the forensic and expert support to resolve it.
- Boundary dispute resolution
- Expert testimony
- Title report review
- GIS facility mapping
- Forensic surveys
Municipal & Institutional
As a DBE/WBE certified firm with government security clearances, Horizon Engineering qualifies for public-sector and institutional survey work in Quakertown Borough and across Bucks County.
- DBE/WBE certified for federal and state projects
- Permit plan preparation
- School and secure-site surveys
- Airport facility surveys
- Railroad facility construction support
Not sure what kind of survey your project requires? Call us. We can sort it out in a few minutes at no charge.
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Which Survey Does Your Project Need?
This covers the situations we see most often in Bucks County. Your circumstances may vary, so call us if you are uncertain.
| Survey type | When you typically need it | Residential | Commercial | Municipal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundary survey | Property dispute, lot sale, fence install, subdivision application | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| ALTA/NSPS survey | Commercial mortgage closing, title insurance, acquisition due diligence | - | ✔ | ✔ |
| Topographic survey | Site design, grading plan, stormwater management, ADA compliance work | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Subdivision survey | Splitting a parcel, Quakertown Borough land development application | ✔ | ✔ | - |
| Construction stakeout | New building, addition, road work, utility installation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| As-built survey | Certificate of occupancy, post-construction documentation, lender requirement | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Flood plain certification | FEMA flood zone mortgage, elevation certificate for insurance | ✔ | ✔ | - |
| Right-of-way survey | PennDOT highway project, Borough roadway improvement, utility corridor | - | ✔ | ✔ |
About Horizon Engineering
Why Upper Bucks County Clients Work with Us
Horizon Engineering was founded in 2001 with a straightforward goal: provide quality site services in a timely and professional manner. More than two decades later that is still how we operate, across every project type and every county we serve.
Quakertown's position at the edge of two metro regions creates a project environment that requires flexibility. Permits, easements, and right-of-way issues in Upper Bucks County can involve the Bucks County Planning Commission, the Quakertown Area Planning Committee, PA DEP, and PennDOT depending on the scope of work. Our team has navigated all of these processes and can tell you from the start what your project will touch.
Our staff includes licensed professional engineers, professional land surveyors, and a registered landscape architect. Because those disciplines sit under one roof, the transition from survey to site design to permit submission happens without the communication gaps that slow projects down when you are working with separate firms.
Relevant Authorities for Quakertown Projects
Quakertown Borough · Quakertown Area Planning Committee (QAPC) · Bucks County Planning Commission · Bucks County Conservation District · PA DEP · PennDOT District 6-0
Bucks County Municipalities We Serve
Quakertown · Doylestown · Perkasie · Sellersville · Telford · Hilltown Township · Richland Township · Plumstead Township
Professional Affiliations
ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors) · ASHE (American Society of Highway Engineers) · NSPS (National Society of Professional Surveyors) · PSLS (Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors) · APC (Associated Pennsylvania Constructors)
Our Office
428 Main Street, Pennsburg PA 18073
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
(267) 923-8673
Certifications
Federally self-certified Woman-Owned Small Business · DBE/WBE certified in Pennsylvania · SEPTA Approved Vendor · Government clearances for airports, schools, railroads, and high-security facilities
Common Questions
Quakertown Land Surveying: FAQ
Quakertown Borough has its own Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance that governs local approvals. The Bucks County Planning Commission provides a referral review on all subdivision and land development applications in Bucks County under Act 247 before the Borough acts. The Quakertown Area Planning Committee (QAPC) reviews major subdivisions, conditional use applications, and ordinance amendments at the regional level. The Bucks County Conservation District is involved on any project with land disturbance requiring an erosion and sedimentation plan. Depending on scope, PA DEP and PennDOT District 6-0 may also be involved. We can walk you through which agencies apply to your specific project before you start.
For a subdivision, yes. Quakertown Borough's Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance requires a certified survey as part of any subdivision submission, with lot lines, pins, and setback lines clearly established. For a straight sale, a survey is not always legally required in Pennsylvania, but lenders and title companies frequently request one. We can tell you quickly what your specific situation requires.
An ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey is the highest-standard boundary survey available. It goes beyond establishing property lines to map easements, encroachments, access conditions, and other matters that affect the title. If you are financing a commercial property in Quakertown, your lender will almost certainly require one before closing. A standard boundary survey does not meet that requirement.
Residential boundary surveys generally take 2-4 weeks from engagement to certified plat. ALTA and commercial surveys typically run 4-6 weeks. The main variables are deed research complexity and current project volume. We give you a specific timeline when you request a quote.
Yes. We serve Quakertown Borough and the surrounding Upper Bucks County communities including Perkasie, Sellersville, Telford, Hilltown Township, Richland Township, and others. We also serve clients throughout Montgomery, Berks, and Lehigh Counties from our Pennsburg office.
Service Area
Other Communities We Serve
We provide land surveying throughout Bucks County and southeastern Pennsylvania. Select a community to learn more.
Also in Quakertown
Other Services from Horizon Engineering
Land surveying is one part of what we do. Our civil engineers, land development planners, and landscape architect work alongside our survey staff, so your project can move from survey through design and approval without changing firms.
Horizon Engineering: What It Takes
Have a project in Quakertown or Upper Bucks County? Call us or request a quote online. We will follow up during business hours with a straight answer on what your project needs and what it will cost.
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