Southwest Survey Engineering

About Our Company

Southwest Survey crew working in the field
Richard Kraft, founder of Southwest Survey — circa 1970
Our Story

Serving Southwest Michigan Since 1970

Southwest Survey was formed on October 29, 1970 by Richard Kraft to complete the Paw Paw Lake Sewer Project. Since then, we have completed municipal, government, residential, and commercial surveys throughout the region. Now headquartered in Paw Paw, Michigan, our team brings over 109 years of combined experience to every project — and a commitment to honest service that has earned us the trust of more than 25,000 clients.

Southwest Survey founder and crew
Our Mission

Honest Work. Accurate Results.

We believe every client deserves a survey they can rely on — one that is precise, clearly documented, and delivered on time. Our team is licensed, insured, and committed to the same standard of professional integrity that has defined Southwest Survey since 1970.

  • Licensed Professional Surveyors — Michigan MSPS & NSPS members
  • 25,000+ clients served across Southwest Michigan
  • Residential, commercial, and municipal survey expertise
  • Fast turnaround — we work to your schedule and keep lenders in the loop

Ready to Get Started?

Contact Southwest Survey today and a representative will respond to your inquiry promptly.

Southwest Survey professionals
Meet the Team

The People Behind Every Survey

Our licensed surveyors and field professionals bring decades of hands-on experience to every project. From boundary surveys and elevation certificates to complex commercial work, you'll always deal with people who take their craft seriously.