Business Details
27 Years
experience
Professional Land Surveying Services in Ohio
EC Metzger & Associates has served Ohio communities since 1979, delivering precise land surveying solutions rooted in integrity and technical excellence. Founded by Edward C. Metzger, a licensed Ohio Professional Surveyor since 1987, our firm combines decades of field experience with adherence to state-mandated standards. We specialize in boundary retracement, property subdivisions, and topographic mapping while maintaining active membership in the Professional Land Surveyors of Ohio. Our team ensures every project benefits from direct oversight by licensed professionals, including Joel D. Metzger, who joined in 2002 after earning his degree in surveying.We resolve boundary disputes through impartial analysis, maintain strict compliance with Ohio Administrative Code 4733-37/38 standards, and collaborate with engineers and architects for complex development projects. Our commitment to accuracy extends to mortgage location inspections, FEMA elevation certifications, and construction staking services. With generational expertise and modern surveying technology, we serve both public and private sector clients across Ohio. Our office in Middlebranch remains accessible through direct phone contact at 330-455-4942 for consultation on land development needs.
Services
Boundary Surveys
Subdivisions
Topographic Surveys
Mortgage Location Inspections
Construction Staking
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- Licensed Ohio surveyors with 40+ years combined field experience
- Direct oversight by licensed professionals on all survey projects
- Active members of Professional Land Surveyors of Ohio
- Adherence to Ohio Administrative Code surveying standards
- Proven boundary dispute resolution expertise
Services
Boundary Surveys
We perform boundary retracement surveys to establish property lines through deed research, monument location, and precision measurements. Our licensed surveyors create official maps showing boundary determinations, corner placements, and compliance with Ohio Administrative Code 4733-37 standards. Clients receive detailed documentation for legal, development, or dispute resolution purposes.
Subdivisions
Our team handles both minor lot splits and major subdivisions requiring municipal approvals. We conduct preliminary boundary surveys, create plat maps, and prepare legal descriptions for parcel divisions. For major subdivisions involving new streets or multiple parcels, we coordinate with civil engineers to meet Ohio's regulatory requirements for land development projects.
Topographic Surveys
We create detailed topographic maps showing natural and man-made features for construction planning and flood zone certification. Our surveys document elevation changes, existing structures, and terrain characteristics to support building permits, site design, and FEMA elevation certifications across residential and commercial properties.
Mortgage Location Inspections
We conduct Mortgage Location Inspections (MLIs) to verify improvements on mortgaged properties per Ohio standards. These surveys confirm building locations relative to property boundaries for lending institutions and title companies, providing essential documentation while distinguishing from full boundary surveys.
Construction Staking
Our construction staking services translate design plans into precise field locations for building projects. We establish reference points, elevation markers, and boundary corners to guide grading, foundation work, and infrastructure development. This ensures compliance with approved site plans and zoning regulations during construction phases.
People
Edward C. Metzger
President
Licensed Ohio surveyor since 1987 with 40+ years experience. Graduated from Stark Technical Institute. Active member of Professional Land Surveyors of Ohio. Specializes in boundary retracement and dispute resolution.
Joel D. Metzger
Surveyor
Licensed Ohio surveyor since 2009 with 20+ years field experience. Holds BS in Surveying from University of Akron. Focuses on subdivisions and construction staking. Active in Professional Land Surveyors of Ohio.
Questions
What is a boundary survey?
A boundary survey establishes property lines through deed research, monument location, and precision measurements. We provide official maps showing boundary determinations per Ohio standards.
How do you resolve property line disputes?
Our licensed surveyors perform impartial boundary retracements using historical records and physical evidence to provide objective boundary determinations for disputing landowners.
What services do you offer?
We provide boundary surveys, subdivisions, topographic mapping, mortgage inspections, construction staking, FEMA certifications, and zoning support services across Ohio.
Are you licensed in Ohio?
Yes, both Edward C. Metzger (PS #7090) and Joel D. Metzger (PS #8432) hold active Ohio Professional Surveyor licenses.
