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NAICS 541370: Surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services

NAICS 541370 is the industry code for surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for professional services and start your application when you are ready.

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What 541370 covers

This code covers land surveyors and mapping firms that measure boundaries, elevations and features on the surface. Work includes boundary and title surveys, construction staking, topographic surveys, GIS mapping and aerial or drone mapping. It does not cover subsurface geophysical work.

Included in this code

  • Land and boundary surveying
  • ALTA and title surveys
  • Construction layout and staking
  • Topographic surveys
  • GIS and cartographic mapping
  • Drone and aerial photogrammetry
  • Hydrographic surveys

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Businesses that use 541370

Licensed land surveyorConstruction staking firmDrone mapping companyGIS mapping consultancy

Financing for this trade

Surveying firms finance GNSS receivers, robotic total stations, scanners, drones and field trucks with equipment and vehicle loans, and use SBA 7(a) loans when buying a practice from a retiring surveyor. Lenders look at the license of the principal, backlog from builders and engineers, and how much work depends on new construction volume.

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Is 541370 the right code for a land surveying company?

Yes. 541370 fits licensed land surveyors and mapping firms that measure property lines, elevations and site features. Boundary and title surveys, construction staking, topographic work, drone photogrammetry and GIS mapping all belong here. If you mainly design roads, grading or utilities, use 541330. If you study what is underground using seismic or radar methods, use 541360.

What is the SBA size standard for 541370?

SBA sets the size standard for 541370 at $19 million in average annual receipts, averaged over the last five completed fiscal years and counting affiliates. Land surveying and mapping firms at or under that figure qualify as small businesses for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and for federal small business set asides. Most independent land surveying and mapping firms fall well inside the limit, so size is rarely what decides an SBA application.

What financing do land surveyors use?

Common choices are equipment loans for GNSS rovers, robotic total stations, laser scanners and drones, vehicle loans for crew trucks, and a line of credit for slow seasons. Practice acquisitions are often done with SBA 7(a) loans. Lenders want to see the principal's license, a steady base of builder and engineer clients, and current backlog.

What does NAICS 541370 cover?

Surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 54 Professional, scientific, and technical services, 541 Professional, scientific, and technical services, 5413 Architectural, engineering, and related services, 54137 Surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services.

What financing do NAICS 541370 businesses use?

Equipment financing, working capital, SBA loans and invoice factoring are the products placed most for professional services businesses. Start an application and the AI matches the deal to lenders that fund this code.

Where do I put NAICS 541370?

On the SBA loan application, on federal Schedule C or Form 1120, on SAM.gov and state registrations, and on most lender applications. A business can report more than one code; use this one if it describes what produces most of your revenue.