J-Mark Surveying

Rainy day of surveying, here we come

CUSTOMER: "How much will it cost to do this job?"
LAND SURVEYOR: "$3,500."

CUSTOMER: "That's WAY too expensive for this job!!"
LAND SURVEYOR: "How much do YOU think it would cost?"

CUSTOMER: "No more than $800 Dollars MAX!! It's a simple job! I only need one line surveyed."
LAND SURVEYOR: "I can't prioritize my time for so little."

CUSTOMER: "People in your line of work are so greedy."
LAND SURVEYOR: "Sorry you feel that way. Why not do it yourself?"

CUSTOMER: "But... but... I don't know how to do any of this."
LAND SURVEYOR: "For $1,000, I'll teach you EXACTLY how to get this job done. Then you can spend $800 to do the job and you'll still be saving $1,700 - PLUS... you'll get the knowledge and experience for the next time you want to do a job yourself."

CUSTOMER: "Deal!! Let's do it."
LAND SURVEYOR: To get started you'll need tools. So you'll have to buy a survey-grade GPS system, total station, data collection device, ferrous metal detector, and a few other things."

CUSTOMER: "But I don't have all this equipment and I can't buy all of these for one job."
LAND SURVEYOR: "Well then for another $1000 more I'll let you rent my tools... and you'll still be saving $700."

CUSTOMER: "That's cutting into my savings. But I'll rent your tools."
LAND SURVEYOR: "Okay! I'll be back on Saturday and we can start."

CUSTOMER: "Wait. I can't on Saturday. I only have time today."
LAND SURVEYOR: "Sorry, I only give lessons on Saturday, because I have to prioritize my time and my tools have to be at other jobs with other customers all week long."

CUSTOMER: "Okay!! I'll sacrifice my family plans on Saturday."
LAND SURVEYOR: "Yeah... me too. Oh... and I forgot... to do your job yourself, you also have to pay for the materials. Everything is in high demand right now, so your best bet is to get your truck and load up at 6AM during the week because the survey supply houses aren't open on weekends."

CUSTOMER: "SIX AM??? On a weekday??? I can't, because I have to work. And also... I don't have a truck."
"LAND SURVEYOR: "I guess you'll have to rent one. Do you have any help for digging, clearing line, or traffic control?"

CUSTOMER: "Ummm... ya know... I've been thinking. It's probably best if YOU get this job done. I'd rather pay someone to get it done correctly than go through all the hassle.
LAND SURVEYOR: "Smart move, sign this and please get out of the way so I can work."

THE REALITY IS THIS...
When you pay for a land survey, you pay not only for the material used, but you are also paying for:
- Knowledge
- Experience
- Tools
- Services
- Time
- Punctuality
- Accountability
- Professionalism
- Accuracy
- Labor
- Sacrifices
- Safety and Security
- Payment of tax obligations

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During this time, we are trying to stay as updated as possible with CoVid-19 pandemic. There are some states that have shut down work and even some cities in Missouri but J-Mark Surveying is still business as usual with a few requests:

If we are meeting you on site, please adhere to the CDC's recommendation of 6 foot distance and even though it is not our preference, we will not be shaking hands.

We also will not be taking walk ins at the office. If you need to pick something up, please call ahead and we will hand it off at the door.

This may seem extreme but we believe this to be an extreme situation and are taking precautions. Be safe & healthy!