About our Company
Madsen Land Surveying, Inc. was founded by John Madsen in 1979. We are a well established firm, and we strive for quality and accuracy in our surveys. Our staff has many years of experience in the land surveying field, and is dedicated to providing our clients with quality surveys and survey services. In addition to our own extensive records, we have also acquired the survey records of former Martin Land Surveying, Inc., and Bell Surveying, Inc. We are licensed to practice in the states of Minnesota and Iowa. Ben Madsen is also the Martin County Surveyor.
To better serve the needs of our clients, we utilize modern field and office technology, and employ the latest in field procedures. In our office, we utilize the latest in site-planning and CAD (computer aided drafting) software, including Site Comp, Trimble Business Center, and Trimble RealWorks. In the field, we use Trimble VX robotic total stations, Trimble T10 tablets, and Trimble R10 & R12i GPS receivers. These things allow us to provide high-accuracy surveys in an efficient manner, and aid us in keeping costs to our clients down.
We work in several areas of the surveying field, and specialize in:
Lot and Farm Surveys Subdivision Platting Topographical Surveys Construction Surveys ALTA Surveys GPS Surveys
To better serve the needs of our clients, we utilize modern field and office technology, and employ the latest in field procedures. In our office, we utilize the latest in site-planning and CAD (computer aided drafting) software, including Site Comp, Trimble Business Center, and Trimble RealWorks. In the field, we use Trimble VX robotic total stations, Trimble T10 tablets, and Trimble R10 & R12i GPS receivers. These things allow us to provide high-accuracy surveys in an efficient manner, and aid us in keeping costs to our clients down.
We work in several areas of the surveying field, and specialize in:
Lot and Farm Surveys Subdivision Platting Topographical Surveys Construction Surveys ALTA Surveys GPS Surveys
Where we Survey
Madsen Land Surveying, Inc., is based in Fairmont, Minnesota. Our service area covers many of the south-central and southwestern counties of Minnesota, and north-central counties of Iowa.
Meet the Staff
The staff at Madsen Land Surveying, Inc., is comprised of experienced professionals who are ready to help you with your land surveying needs. Below is a brief look at a few of our key team members.
John Madsen
John Madsen is the founder of Madsen Land Surveying, Inc. After years of experience in the field, he obtained his degree, and in 1979 he founded the company with the simple vision of creating a land surveying company who's mission would be to provide the highest quality service possible to its clients. In addition to Minnesota, John became licensed in Iowa, South Dakota, and California during his career. John also served as the elected County Surveyor for Martin County, Minnesota from 1982 to 2014. In December of 2019, John retired, leaving the company in the hands of his long time employee and son, Ben Madsen.
John Madsen is the founder of Madsen Land Surveying, Inc. After years of experience in the field, he obtained his degree, and in 1979 he founded the company with the simple vision of creating a land surveying company who's mission would be to provide the highest quality service possible to its clients. In addition to Minnesota, John became licensed in Iowa, South Dakota, and California during his career. John also served as the elected County Surveyor for Martin County, Minnesota from 1982 to 2014. In December of 2019, John retired, leaving the company in the hands of his long time employee and son, Ben Madsen.
Ben Madsen
Ben Madsen is the owner and President of Madsen Land Surveying, Inc. Ben is also a Licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Minnesota and Iowa, and has been with the company in a full-time capacity since 2000. In addition to many years of experience, he is also a graduate of the University of Wyoming's Land Surveying program, and a Summa Cum Laude graduate of the St. Cloud State University Land Surveying and Cartography bachelor's degree program. Ben is also the elected Martin County Surveyor, a position in which he has served since 2014.
Ben Madsen is the owner and President of Madsen Land Surveying, Inc. Ben is also a Licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Minnesota and Iowa, and has been with the company in a full-time capacity since 2000. In addition to many years of experience, he is also a graduate of the University of Wyoming's Land Surveying program, and a Summa Cum Laude graduate of the St. Cloud State University Land Surveying and Cartography bachelor's degree program. Ben is also the elected Martin County Surveyor, a position in which he has served since 2014.
Stuart Smart
Stuart Smart is the Office Manager and Senior Draftsman for Madsen Land Surveying, Inc. Stuart has been with the company since 1986. After many years of well-rounded field and office experience, Stuart now specializes in computer drafting, site planning, and survey computations and analysis. Stuart graduated in 1981 from Minnesota State University - Mankato with a bachelors degree. He double majored in Business Management/Industrial Relations, with a minor in Economics.
Stuart Smart is the Office Manager and Senior Draftsman for Madsen Land Surveying, Inc. Stuart has been with the company since 1986. After many years of well-rounded field and office experience, Stuart now specializes in computer drafting, site planning, and survey computations and analysis. Stuart graduated in 1981 from Minnesota State University - Mankato with a bachelors degree. He double majored in Business Management/Industrial Relations, with a minor in Economics.
Heather Madsen
Heather Madsen is part of the office staff of Madsen Land Surveying, Inc. She has been with the company since 2015. In addition to drafting, Heather also handles clerical and accounting duties for the company. Heather is married to Ben and together they have two children, Ethan and Meghan.
Heather Madsen is part of the office staff of Madsen Land Surveying, Inc. She has been with the company since 2015. In addition to drafting, Heather also handles clerical and accounting duties for the company. Heather is married to Ben and together they have two children, Ethan and Meghan.
Mitch Nowak
Mitch Nowak is the newest member of the Madsen Land Surveying team. After serving in the United States Marine Corps, Mitch began his college education, focusing his studies in the areas of land surveying and aviation. He has been with the company in a full-time capacity since 2017, and is currently working toward licensure in the State of Minnesota as a Professional Land Surveyor.
Mitch Nowak is the newest member of the Madsen Land Surveying team. After serving in the United States Marine Corps, Mitch began his college education, focusing his studies in the areas of land surveying and aviation. He has been with the company in a full-time capacity since 2017, and is currently working toward licensure in the State of Minnesota as a Professional Land Surveyor.