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It's getting harder to find surveyors, and project timelines are slipping.
Asked October 25, 2026
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Many areas have fewer active surveyors than before, and the workforce is aging. That can lengthen lead times [1].
For firms:
- Plan succession: document procedures, mentor future licensees, and consider buying or merging with retiring firms.
- Recruit and train: partner with schools, support SIT candidates, and cross-train technicians.
- Use technology to stretch capacity: GNSS, robotics, scanning, and software that automates drafting and scheduling.
- Communicate lead times honestly, and update clients when they change.
For clients and project managers:
- Order surveys early in the schedule.
- Ask surveyors about capacity before committing to deadlines [1].
- Keep scopes clear, to avoid repeat trips.
The pinch is real in many regions. Early coordination is the best defense.
General information only. Answers here are not a survey or legal advice, and no one here can tell you where your boundary is. For your property, hire a licensed land surveyor in your state; for legal questions, a real-estate attorney.