Land surveying equipment on a rural New York landscape
Wellsville, New York

Hi there — glad you're
looking into your next
survey project.

I'm James Ball, a licensed land surveyor right here in the Southern Tier. Whether you're buying property, resolving a boundary question, or planning a build — I'll give you clear answers and a straightforward price.

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What I Do

Survey services built
around your needs

From simple boundary checks to full ALTA/NSPS title surveys, I offer the full range of land surveying services for residential, commercial, and municipal clients across the Southern Tier.

Boundary Surveys

Pinpoint the exact property lines for your land. I research deeds, locate existing monuments, and set new markers — so you know exactly where your property begins and ends.

  • Deed & records research
  • Monument placement
  • Boundary dispute support

ALTA/NSPS Surveys

Required for commercial closings and lender requirements. I follow the strict ALTA/NSPS standards so your title company and closing attorney have everything they need.

  • Lender & title company ready
  • Easement & encroachment notation
  • Zoning & access verification

Topographic Surveys

Detailed elevation and feature mapping for site planning, grading designs, and engineering. I capture contours, trees, utilities, and structures with precision.

  • Contour interval mapping
  • Utility & structure location
  • Ready for CAD / design teams

Construction Staking

Turn plans into reality on the ground. I lay out foundations, roads, utilities, and grade points so your builders and contractors know exactly where everything goes.

  • Foundation & slab layout
  • Utility & road staking
  • Grade verification

Subdivision & Platting

Dividing land into buildable lots? I handle the survey work, legal descriptions, and plat preparation needed to get your subdivision approved by the town and county.

  • Lot division & legal descriptions
  • Municipal & county submissions
  • Street & easement design

FEMA Elevation Certificates

Required for flood insurance and compliance. I measure your structure's elevation relative to base flood elevation and prepare the certificate your insurer needs.

  • Flood zone analysis
  • Structure elevation measurement
  • Insurance & compliance ready
James Ball conducting a land survey in Wellsville, New York
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About James

A surveyor who actually
shows up and explains things

I grew up in the Southern Tier and I know this land — the hills, the valleys, the old property lines that have been disputed since before anyone alive can remember. That local knowledge matters when you're trying to figure out where a fence should go or whether that "shared driveway" is actually shared by deed.

I started James Ball Land Surveyor with a simple idea: do good work, tell people the truth about what they're paying for, and make sure they actually understand what's on their survey before they sign it. No jargon, no surprises.

Local & Approachable Based right here in Wellsville — I'm not some fly-by operation.
Accurate & Reliable Precision equipment, careful field work, and results you can trust.
Clear Communication I explain what I find in plain language — no confusing surveyor-speak.
Service Area

Serving the Southern Tier
and surrounding communities

Based in Wellsville, I regularly survey properties throughout Allegany County and the greater Southern Tier of New York. If you're nearby, just ask.

Wellsville
Allegany
Cuba
Romulus
Medina
Corning
Painted Post
Cowanesque
Van Etten
Horseheads
Bath
Java
Gorham
Canisteo
North Hornell
Alfred

Don't see your area? I travel for the right project — give me a call.

Got a property question?
Let's talk about it.

Whether you need a full survey or just want to know what's involved, I'm happy to have a quick conversation. No pressure, no obligation — just a straight answer.

Contact James 585-593-4691
Get in Touch

Let's get your
survey started

Reach out by phone, email, or the form here. I typically respond the same business day.

Address 4764 Byrne Rd, Wellsville, NY 14895
Phone 585-593-4691

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