Topographic survey drafting & surfaces in Civil 3D
From point files to finished topo: surfaces, contours, spot elevations, utilities and site features, drafted in Civil 3D to your standards.
- Free 8-hour trial
- Drafted in your template
- AutoCAD & Civil 3D certified
- 100% confidential
You send
What we need from you
- Point files (CSV / TXT / FBK)
- Breaklines and description keys
- Field notes and sketches
- Utility locates or markups
- Your Civil 3D template
You get
What we deliver
- Civil 3D surface and contours
- Spot elevations and labels
- Utilities and site features
- Linework from field codes
- DWG + PDF deliverables
Illustration only · ask us for real sample drawings
Topographic drafting FAQ
Do you build TIN surfaces?+
Yes. We build and edit the Civil 3D surface, add breaklines and generate contours at the interval you need.
Can you work with our description keys?+
Yes. Share your code list or description key set and we will follow it.
Can you process large sites?+
Yes. Large or multi-sheet topographic jobs are split into sheets to your layout.
How does the free 8-hour trial work?+
Send us a real project. We draft up to 8 hours on it at no cost and with no commitment, so you can judge our quality, communication and speed before you pay anything.
How do you keep our files confidential?+
Your files are handled 100% confidentially, used only for your project, and we can sign an NDA before you send anything.
Built for US survey work
Drafted to US survey standards
2026 ALTA/NSPS standards
ALTA/NSPS surveys contracted from February 23, 2026 follow the new requirements. We draft to them, including the new Table A items and easement reporting.
Read the guideState plane & datums
Coordinates in your state plane zone on NAD 83 / NAVD 88, matched to your control and labeled on the drawing.
US survey feet vs international feet
We confirm the unit of every dataset before drafting, so state plane coordinates don't shift.
Read the guideState & county plat rules
Send your county checklist or recording requirements and every plat is drafted to them.
Mortgage & title work
Flood zone notes, setbacks and certifications in the format lenders and title companies expect.
Your seal, your standard
You make the boundary decisions and seal the drawing. We draft in your template and flag anything that doesn't add up.
Related guides
Outsourcing · 7 min read
Outsourcing Land Survey Drafting: A Guide for US Survey Firms
What to send, what stays in-house, how to pick a partner and what drives cost.
Read guideALTA/NSPS · 6 min read
2026 ALTA/NSPS Standards: What Changed for Survey Drafting
Effective February 23, 2026 — what changed and what to update in your ALTA template.
Read guideUnits & coordinates · 5 min read
US Survey Foot vs International Foot: What Survey Drafters Need to Know
Why a 2 ppm difference can shift state plane coordinates by feet — and how to avoid it.
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