Steven J Lafranchi & Associates

For starters, we're unique! Steven J. Lafranchi & Associates, Inc., also known as SJLA, is a small civil engineering, land surveying, land planning and landscape architecture firm established in 1990. And that means we've been involved in numerous exciting projects with a diverse client base in and around Petaluma and Sonoma County for years. Along with our staff of competent experts in their field, we work with strategic partners who enable us to provide a wide scope of services to meet all project requirements.

Because we are able to offer our clients a choice of four disciplines - Civil Engineering, Land Planning, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture - we are able to tackle projects both large and small. We also have positive and successful working relationships within numerous Sonoma and Marin County jurisdictions making us well-equipped to help navigate your project through complex administrative procedures. To find out more, explore the boxes below.

Surveying is one of the oldest and most important arts practiced for development. Without accurate surveying, your entire project can be in jeopardy. Land surveying is the measurement and mapping of the surrounding environment utilizing mathematics, specialized equipment and technology. The land surveying is typically used to establish land maps, surface terrains and boundaries for the owner of a property. In order to accurately survey and plot of land, you'll find that SJLA will utilize the latest surveying equipment along with GPS and Arial photography to provide detailed maps of the property.

SJLA, Inc. has the knowledge and experience in civil engineering to meet the challenges of land development. SJLA, Inc. maximizes the value of our client's property while providing workable solutions that are economical, practical and constructible. Our responsive staff focuses on the details and has the expertise to solve difficult technical issues. SJLA, Inc. has broad-based experience in land development and prepares construction documents, reports, permit application packages and specifications.