Land Development Engineering in Houston & Harris County
We turn a raw tract into a plan you can take to the county, city or utility district for approval, with the lots, access, water, sewer and drainage designed to work together.
- 50+ years of engineering experience
- Family-owned in Channelview, TX
- Licensed installers and engineers in Texas
- 9 communities served, including Channelview, Baytown & Crosby
Who it's for
- Landowners who want to know what a tract can be used for before they buy, sell or build
- Builders planning a small subdivision or a group of homes
- Commercial and industrial owners developing a site in Harris County or a nearby city
- Churches, schools and businesses expanding onto neighboring land
What's included
- Site planning: lot layout, building placement, setbacks and access
- Water and wastewater planning, including on-site systems where there’s no sewer (see water & wastewater)
- Drainage and detention design (see drainage improvements)
- Platting through the city, county or MUD (see platting)
- Permit submittals and responses to reviewer comments
How it works
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Site review
Send us the address or parcel, what you want to build and any survey you already have. We look at access, utilities, floodplain and the rules that apply.
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What fits
We tell you what the property can hold, which approvals it will need, and what the engineering will cost.
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Design
We prepare site, utility and drainage plans, sealed by a licensed professional engineer.
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Approvals
We submit the plans to the reviewing agencies and answer their comments until the plans are approved.
Questions about land development
What's the difference between land development and platting?
Platting is one step. It legally defines the lots, easements and building lines. Land development is the whole plan for the property, covering how it’s laid out, served by utilities, drained and approved. Most projects need both, and we handle both.
Do I need a survey first?
Usually, yes. A boundary survey, and often a topographic survey, is the starting point for design. If you don’t have one, we’ll tell you what kind you need.
How long does approval take?
It depends on the agency and the project. A single commercial site can move fairly quickly, while a subdivision with a plat, utilities and detention takes longer. You’ll get a realistic timeline after the site review.
What does land development engineering cost?
It depends on the size of the tract and how many approvals it needs. After a short site review we’ll send you a written proposal.