Boundary & Land Title
Boundary and ALTA/NSPS surveys combine records research, field evidence, easement plotting, and documented boundary analysis. Right-of-way mapping and site area calculations are available by project scope.
Service detailsLAND SURVEYING · MAPPING · SPATIAL DATA
Land Surveying & Mapping in Southern California.
Based in Temecula, we serve property owners and project teams in Southern California. Our work is overseen by a California-licensed land surveyor.
Justin Dankel, PLS
California License No. 8526
California License No. 8526
TEMECULA / SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Terrascribe
PRECISION, WITH PURPOSEGood decisions start with good information.
We bring records research, field observations, and precise measurement together to create clear, dependable information for property and project decisions.
Meet the principal surveyorWHAT WE DO
Know your land.
Know your next step.
From property boundaries to detailed existing-condition data, our services support projects from early research through construction.
Topographic Mapping
Field collection, terrestrial scanning and LiDAR, and aerial photogrammetry document existing site conditions. Deliverables may include contours, point clouds, AutoCAD files, and GIS spatial data.
Service detailsConstruction Surveying
Construction staking transfers approved design information to the site using project control and coordinated field layout. As-built surveys can document selected completed improvements.
Service detailsLitigation Support
Objective expert-witness opinions and testimony on survey records, methods, boundary evidence, and related technical questions.
Discuss support
PROFESSIONAL OVERSIGHT
Experience, judgment, and evidence.
Justin Dankel is Terrascribe Inc.’s President and Principal Land Surveyor. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, he brings nearly 30 years of land surveying and mapping experience, with a focus on boundary and topographic work. He is a California-licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS 8526) and an active member of the California Land Surveyors Association.
Justin oversees project scope, records research, field methods, analysis, and professional review. He works to ensure survey deliverables are grounded in the available evidence and prepared to the agreed scope and applicable California professional requirements. When a project calls for licensed surveyor certification, he provides the appropriate review and certification.
Contact our surveyorSELECTED PROJECTS
Different sites.
Thoughtful solutions.
Hope Ranch
Historic records and recovered survey monuments helped resolve a disputed property line. Terrascribe staked the boundary and filed a Record of Survey.
HOPE RANCH PROJECTOakland port
Aerial photogrammetry captured a busy cargo facility, with detailed mapping of containers, roads, cranes, and infrastructure.
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIALakeside residence
Construction layout supported grading, retaining walls, pool placement, and finished-floor coordination, followed by an as-built survey.
LAKESIDE, CALIFORNIARock Hill
Terrestrial laser scanning documented building edges, concrete, and accessible-route slopes in a point cloud for an engineering assessment.
ROCK HILL PROJECTFAQ
Land Surveying Questions, Answered
What is the difference between a boundary survey and an ALTA/NSPS survey?
A boundary survey focuses on analyzing and documenting property boundary evidence. An ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey is typically requested for a commercial real estate transaction and coordinates survey work with title information, transaction requirements, and any selected Table A items. The requested scope and source documents determine the final deliverables.
Why involve a California-licensed PLS for construction staking in Riverside County?
Construction staking transfers approved design information to the site, so reliable control, current plans, and clear documentation matter. Terrascribe’s California-licensed Principal Land Surveyor oversees survey work and provides professional review or certification when appropriate to the scope. Specific requirements can depend on the project, contract, and agency.
When should I request a topographic survey?
Request topographic mapping when a project needs measured information about existing site features and elevations for planning, design, grading, or improvements. Field collection, terrestrial scanning or LiDAR, and aerial photogrammetry can be selected or combined based on site access, coverage, and the level of detail required.
Can a survey map easements, right-of-way, and site area?
These items can be mapped or calculated when the project scope and available records support them. Easement plotting and right-of-way mapping rely on source documents and field evidence; site area calculations should state the boundary or other basis used. Share title materials, plans, and the intended use so the scope can be reviewed.
What areas does Terrascribe serve?
Based in Temecula, Terrascribe serves projects in San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles Counties, along with surrounding Southern California areas. Share the project location to confirm availability and scope.
START A PROJECT
Request a Land Survey or Mapping Quote.
Share the property location and a little about your project. Terrascribe will have the information needed to review your request.