Professional Land Surveyors Based in Austin Serving Texas Statewide
From City Lots to Ranch Land, the Desert to the Gulf Coast
Boundary Surveys, ALTA/Title Surveys, Tree/Topographic & Design Surveys, Subdivision Platting & Coordination, Easement & Right of Way (ROW) Surveys
Land Surveying Services Across Texas
Every property is different, and so is every survey. Call or email us to talk through your project and discuss the survey it calls for.
Land & Title
- Boundary Surveys
- ALTA/Title Surveys
- Ranch and Rural Land Surveys
Design & Development
- Tree/Topographic & Design Surveys
- Subdivision Platting & Coordination
- Construction Staking and Site Layout
- City, County, and State Permit Surveys
Easement, ROW & Energy
- Easement & Right of Way (ROW) Surveys
- Oil and Gas Well Locations and Pads
- Unit Boundary Surveys
- ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
City & Country
From a lot in town to a ranch in the country, every survey starts with careful research and ends with evidence you can rely on.
In Town
ALTA/Title Surveys, Subdivision Platting & Coordination, and Tree/Topographic & Design Surveys, with homeowners, developers, and commercial sites in mind.
Out in the Country
Boundary Surveys, Easement & Right of Way (ROW) Surveys, and Ranch & Rural Land Surveys, with landowners, ranchers, and energy operators in mind.
Our Surveyors
Family-owned, Texas-focused, and at home on the land.
Mark Watson
RPLS No. 5740, President, Austin
Mark is a third-generation land surveyor who learned the trade from his father and grandfather, working alongside them in the summers from the age of eight and spending much of his childhood out on the Texas landscape. A Registered Professional Land Surveyor in Texas and President of Cross Texas Land Services, Inc., he has worked professionally in land surveying across Texas and New Mexico for more than thirty years. He earned his Texas license in 2003 and incorporated the firm in 2007. Mark’s strength goes beyond any one type of survey: he collaborates closely with each client, bringing a unique perspective and an individual approach to what that client needs. Beyond the corners of a plat and the walls of a courthouse, Mark enjoys photography and traveling the country, exploring new landscapes like a true surveyor.
Thais Watson Ahlstrand
RPLS No. 6359, Surveyor, Permian Basin
Thais is a Registered Professional Land Surveyor in Texas and holds Professional Surveyor licenses in New Mexico and Maine. With more than twenty years of experience across Texas and Southeastern New Mexico, she specializes in oil and gas, land title, and ALTA surveys, including rights-of-way, well locations, subdivisions, and both large and small ALTA projects. She holds a B.S. in Surveying and Engineering Technology from the University of Maine, an MBA from Texas Tech University, and a B.A. in Interior Design from Marymount University. Outside of work, Thais enjoys painting, teaching youth art lessons, and volunteers with the Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest.
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Texas Land Surveying Questions
How Do I Find a Land Surveyor Near Me in Texas?
Choose a Texas-licensed surveyor whose crews work in your area. Cross Texas Land Services is based in Austin and surveys throughout Texas, including North Texas and the Permian Basin. Call (512) 965-2878 with the property address or county and we’ll confirm availability and send a quote.
Do You Survey City Lots and Rural Ranch Land?
Yes. We survey everything from city lots, subdivisions, and commercial sites to ranches, large rural tracts, and energy easements. In town, we work with homeowners, developers, lenders, and title companies. In the country, we retrace old lines, fences, and easements for landowners and operators. Call or email with the address or county and we’ll tell you what to expect.
How Much Does a Land Survey Cost in Texas?
There is no standard price for a survey, because every property is different and the cost depends on several variables. We approach each project with care and aim to give every client clarity about their property. Call or email us to discuss your project.
Do You Survey Outside Austin?
Yes. We’re based in Austin and work throughout Texas, and we’re comfortable serving North Texas and the Permian Basin. Give us the county when you contact us and we’ll confirm scheduling.
Contact Us
Austin
Main Office
702 Rio Grande St., Suite 301Austin, TX 78701
(512) 965-2878
mrwatson@crosstexaslandservices.com
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Helpful Things to Have Ready
- The PropertyStreet address, or the county and nearest town.
- Your Deed or Legal DescriptionA copy, plus any existing survey or title commitment.
- The Survey Type and Your TimelineFor oil and gas, also the operator and lease or unit name.
Not sure about any of this? No problem. Just call, and we’ll help you figure it out.
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