Surveying has a long history in the United States, dating back to the 1804 expedition of Lewis and Clark. The duo departed from St. Louis and trekked through the Pacific Northwest on a storied adventure that finally ended upon their return in 1806. True, their surveying tools were primitive compared to the exact, satellite-aided technology of today, but their goal was no different than that of the modern surveyor. President Jefferson, who commissioned their journey, had just made the Louisiana Purchase, buying up a significant chunk of the North American continent, and he was looking to capitalize on that real estate.

In modern times there is very little unconquered wilderness in the United States. Much of the real estate intended for transformation takes place on top of existing structures: widening roads, repurposing buildings and a myriad of other construction jobs. Though one of the oldest American careers, its need for exactness in its measurements has always been of paramount importance. Modern surveyors must be able to map the direction, elevation and topography of existing buildings while planning around infrastructures both above and below ground. Electronic distance measurement (EDM), total stations, GPS laser scanning and good old fashioned scopes all have a place in today’s construction site. These, as well as the digital memory to record all one’s measurements, are essential to surveying, and they can be expensive.

With Matrix Business Capital you can finance the top-of-the-line equipment you need to get the job done. Whether it’s an optical instrument or synchronized lasers capable of mapping a 360 degree area, Matrix can get it to you quickly and at affordable monthly rates. Equipment we provide to surveyors also includes but is not limited to: