Accurate Engineering & Surveying
At Cornerstone Civil Survey, we deliver precise engineering and surveying services to support smart development and lasting success. Our goal is to help clients build with confidence through expert design and dependable results.
Utility Mapping Services
We specialize in utility design and mapping for new and existing infrastructure. Our team provides precise underground utility plans to ensure safe, efficient development.
Site Development Services
From grading plans to permitting, we provide full-service residential and commercial site development. We design smart, buildable solutions tailored to your property and local regulations.
Transportation Engineering Services
Our Road to Roadway design services include everything from traffic flow analysis to final construction plans. We deliver safe, compliant roadway solutions for public and private sector projects.
Stormwater Drainage Design
We conduct detailed hydrologic and hydraulic studies for stormwater, drainage, and floodplain projects. Our water modeling ensures your site meets regulatory and environmental standards.
- Boundary & Construction Surveys
- Topographic & Utility Mapping
- ALTA Surveys & Flood Elevation Certifications
- Mortgage Surveys
At Cornerstone Civil Survey, we take pride in serving communities across Central and Southeastern Ohio with reliable, precision-focused civil engineering and surveying services. Whether we’re providing a boundary survey for a new homeowner in Lancaster, assisting with site design for a commercial build in Chillicothe, or completing a drainage engineering plan in Circleville, our goal remains the same: to deliver accurate data and dependable results that move your project forward.
Our licensed professionals are experienced in everything from construction surveys and lot splits to complex subdivision design and roadway engineering. We regularly partner with developers and clients in Logan and Athens on topographic and utility mapping, while our team provides civil site development support in growing areas like Newark, Heath, and Zanesville.
We understand the importance of local knowledge, especially when handling floodplain studies or stormwater drainage design in communities like Johnstown and Delaware. And as demand increases across the Columbus metro, we remain a trusted resource for civil engineering solutions that meet local and state requirements.
With over 30 years of experience in Ohio survey and engineering work, Cornerstone Civil Survey offers the insight, tools, and service you need to build with confidence — wherever your project takes you.
Based in Ohio and proudly serving Central and Southeastern Ohio.
CSCS Design provides civil engineering services to clients throughout Central and Southeast Ohio, including Circleville, Athens, Lancaster, Chillicothe, Logan, and surrounding areas.
Licensed in the state of Ohio
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Our team specializes in hydrologic and hydraulic planning, providing compliant, site-specific solutions that protect your build and support long-term success.
Yes, a boundary survey is often required to confirm legal property lines and avoid future disputes. It's highly recommended during land transactions or new construction.
A boundary survey defines property lines, while a topographic survey maps land elevations and physical features. Both serve different purposes depending on your project needs.
Most surveys can be completed in a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on the size and complexity of the site, and availability of previous records.
This is a detailed, standardized survey used in commercial real estate transactions. It shows boundaries, improvements, easements, and zoning elements required by lenders and title companies.
Yes. We provide subdivision design, lot split documentation, and coordination with local planning authorities to ensure compliance with zoning and development codes.
Civil site development includes grading, drainage, utility planning, and permitting — typically needed for residential subdivisions, commercial sites, and infrastructure projects.
We serve communities throughout Central and Southeastern Ohio, including Lancaster, Logan, Chillicothe, Newark, Heath, Circleville, Athens, Zanesville, Delaware, Johnstown, and Columbus.
Yes, our team provides stormwater design and hydrologic/hydraulic reports to meet local and state stormwater management requirements.
Civil Engineering Services in Central & Southeast Ohio
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