About Hawaii Surveying

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Hawaii Surveying delivers fast, accurate, and dependable land surveying across Oahu, Maui, Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi Island, Lānaʻi, and Molokaʻi. Led by Robert Martin and Colt Ratliff, we combine decades of field experience with advanced technology to support every phase of the project lifecycle—from due diligence and design to construction, as-builts, and closeout.
Proud member of Operating Engineers Local 3 (OE3).

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What We Do!

We provide a full spectrum of surveying and construction services, including:

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• Boundary & Property Surveys – deed/plat research, corner recovery, monumentation, encroachment notes

• ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys – lender/title standards, Table A options, easement mapping

• Topographic & Design Surveys – contours, breaklines, surface models (TIN/DEM), utility features

• Construction Staking/Layout – control networks, grids, foundations/anchor bolts, tilt-up, utilities, paving/curb & gutter, structures, MEP, and as-builts

• 3D LiDAR & Laser Scanning – terrestrial and drone LiDAR for dense point clouds, surfaces, and clash-ready deliverables

• UAS (Drone) Mapping & Photogrammetry – orthomosaics, stockpile volumes, corridor and site mapping

• Hydrographic/Bathymetric Surveys – ponds, harbors, shorelines, outfalls (select sites)

• Monitoring & Deformation – settlement, tilt, crack, and structural movement programs

• Platting & Land Development – subdivisions, consolidations, easements, legal descriptions

• Right-of-Way & Corridor – control, alignment, and mapping for transportation and utilities

• FEMA Elevation Certificates – floodplain compliance documentation

• GIS & Asset Mapping – field data collection, attribution, and deliverables for operations

 

How We Work (Speed + Accuracy)

We pair seasoned field crews with advanced surveying technologies to deliver results faster—without compromising precision:

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• High-precision GNSS/RTK and robotic total stations

• 3D laser scanning / LiDAR (terrestrial + UAV)

• Drone photogrammetry for large or rugged sites

• Rigorous QA/QC, control reports, independent check shots

• CAD-ready deliverables: DWG/DGN, LAS/LAZ, TIN/DSM/DTM, contours, and annotated PDFs

 

Construction Focus

Contractors trust us to keep projects moving. We:

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• Establish tight project control and site benchmarks

• Turn submittals into layout models and stake with clarity

• Provide as-builts and redlines that close out permits

• Maintain responsive communication with supers, PMs, and designers to avoid delays

 

Hawaii-Specific Expertise

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• Experience with Land Court (Torrens) and Regular System title nuances

• Shoreline and coastal considerations; coordination with local permitting requirements

• Dense vegetation, lava rock, steep slopes—matched with the right tech (drone LiDAR, terrestrial scanning)

 

Industries We Serve

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Commercial, residential, industrial, civil/infrastructure, energy & utilities, telecom, hospitality/resort, and public sector.

 

Our Standards

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• Union workmanship: Proud OE3 member crews

• Safety first: Job-specific JHAs and coordinated site plans

• Accountability: Transparent scope, schedules, and deliverables

• Respect for place: We work with care for Hawaiʻi’s land and communities

 

Coverage & Mobilization

 

Headquartered on Oahu with mobilization throughout the islands. Rapid deployment for time-sensitive construction and due-diligence needs.

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Leadership

 

Robert Martin & Colt Ratliff bring hands-on field leadership and practical problem-solving to every job, ensuring decisions are informed by real-world constraints and your schedule.

 

Call to Action

 

Ready to move your project forward?
Get a free scope & schedule review—we’ll outline the right methods, timeline, and deliverables for your site.

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