Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, Elevation Surveys, Farmstead Splits, Lot Surveys, ALTA Surveys
Keywords: Land Surveying, Site Plans, Land Development, Construction Survey
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1992.
What is your primary product or service?
Land surveying, which includes boundary and topographic surveys, farmstead splits, lot surveys, ALTA survey for commercial financing, elevation surveys, construction staking, and more, and civil engineering-design of all improvements outside of a building-streets, sewer, water service, site plans, site development plans, etc.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Mike Brain graduated from Iowa State University in 1977 with a degree in engineering operations. He is licensed both as a land surveyor and a civil engineer. He has worked in the Cedar Rapids and surrounding area since 1979.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Our many years of expertise, combined with the personal service every client deserves, has kept clients coming back and referring others to us.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have one location at 1540 Midland CT NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. We have room there to expand when needed.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Our office is on Midland CT NE, which is a private drive going west off Council ST NE. We are south of the AR-Jay Center and directly north of US Bank. Midland Ct is opposite the drive to the Galaxy 16 Cinema.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash or check
Which areas do you service?
We are licensed in the State of Iowa. Most of our work is Linn County and the surrounding counties.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Mike and Anne Brain
What are your hours of operation?
8 AM to 5 PM
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
To be a repeat client.