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for Southwest and West Texas.
Fill out our inquiry or work order form with your project details, location, and any relevant property information.
Our licensed field crew visits the property and conducts the required survey or engineering evaluation using GPS and conventional equipment.
Field data is processed and analyzed using professional civil design and survey software by our experienced office staff.
You receive stamped, signed deliverables from a licensed PE and RPLS — ready for title companies, municipalities, or permitting agencies.
ALTA/ASCM surveys and topographic surveys for engineering design.
Boundary and improvements surveys with documentation of title exceptions.
Metes and bounds surveys, gradient boundaries along rivers, easements, improvements, and encumbrances.
Land planning, subdivision design, masterplans, and subdivision platting.
Contract administration, construction staking, and quality assurance.
Streets, pavements, utilities, storm drain and channel design, detention, SWPPP, and elevation certificates.
Kenneth R. Dirksen, P.E., R.P.L.S. began his career with Chicago Bridge and Iron in 1989 and joined TxDOT in 1997 — bringing municipal-grade expertise to every project.
After years supervising TxDOT design and construction in Uvalde, Ken founded Dirksen Engineering to serve as an independent consultant focused on land development and municipal design.
Staff includes experienced field crew and office technicians skilled in working with clients, title companies, leading institutions, and local government officers to meet every client's needs.
We service statewide but concentrate in:
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A boundary survey establishes the legal boundaries of a parcel of land based on deed records, monuments, and field measurements. You typically need one when buying or selling property, resolving a boundary dispute, planning a construction project, or subdividing land. In Texas, boundary surveys are often required by lenders and title companies before closing.
Texas does not legally require a survey for every real estate transaction, but most lenders and title companies will require one before issuing title insurance or approving a loan. Even when not required, a current survey protects both buyer and seller by clearly documenting what is — and isn't — included in the sale.
An ALTA/ACSM (American Land Title Association) survey is a comprehensive survey that meets national standards required by title companies and lenders for commercial real estate transactions. It documents boundaries, improvements, easements, encroachments, and other title exceptions. It is more detailed than a standard boundary survey and is typically required for commercial property purchases.
Turnaround time depends on the type and complexity of the survey, property size, and availability of existing records. A straightforward residential boundary survey may take a few days to a week. More complex commercial or topographic surveys can take several weeks. Contact our office for an estimate specific to your project.
An elevation certificate is an official document that records the elevation of a structure relative to the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) established by FEMA. It is required when a property is in or near a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) and is commonly needed for flood insurance purposes, building permits, and mortgage loans on properties in flood zones.
A land surveyor measures and maps the physical boundaries and features of land. A civil engineer designs the infrastructure built on that land — roads, drainage, utilities, and site improvements. Dirksen Engineering holds both a Professional Engineer (PE) and Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) license, allowing us to handle both sides of a project under one firm.
Yes. While our office is based in Uvalde, we are licensed to practice statewide in Texas and concentrate our work across Southwest and West Texas — including Eagle Pass, Del Rio, and surrounding counties including Maverick, Val Verde, Kinney, Real, Edwards, Bandera, Medina, Frio, Zavala, and Dimmit counties.
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