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About Our Company
Founded in 1988, our family-owned land surveying company has deep roots in the industry. Our owner, Doug, began his journey in the field at just 17 years old. With a passion for precision and a commitment to excellence, he learned from seasoned experts, honing his skills and knowledge to build Underwood Surveying from the ground up. Today, we continue to uphold the values of integrity and dedication, striving to provide top-quality surveying services while maintaining the close-knit, personal touch that only a family owned-and-operated business can offer.
Fully Licensed & Insured
To safeguard your investment and ensure peace of mind, our company is fully insured and carries professional liability coverage, which reflects our commitment to professionalism and accountability. With our fully licensed and insured team, you can trust that your project is in capable hands, enabling you to focus on your objectives while we handle the precision and accuracy needed for successful land surveying.


Doug
Registered Professional Land Surveyor
Texas and Oklahoma
Mr. Underwood is the Owner and President of Underwood Drafting and Surveying, Inc. He began his surveying career in 1977 in Moore Oklahoma and founded UNDERWOOD DRAFTING & SURVEYING, INC in 1988. He attended Oklahoma State University and was licensed as a Registered Professional Land Surveyor in June 1988, by the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying and in February 1989 by the Oklahoma State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors. Mr. Underwood is a member of the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors and the Oklahoma Society of Land Surveyors. He holds a Pre- Certification in multiple survey related areas, issued by the Texas Department of Transportation. Mr. Underwood holds a special interest in boundary retracement, design surveys, construction of public utilities and streets and the ever changing survey technology.

Brett
S.I.T.
Brett has been a dedicated full-time surveyor since 2008. A member of the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors (T.S.P.S) since 2016, he earned an Associate of Science in General Studies from Tarrant County and Grayson County College in December 2018 and obtained his Part 107 license in February 2019. Recently, he completed his Surveyor in Training certification in August 2023 and is also a Texas Notary Public. Brett plays a key role in managing supply and survey-related fields and assists clients with their survey inquiries both over the phone and in person. He currently lives in Sherman with his girlfriend of seven years.

John
Draftsman
John is an experienced draftsman specializing in construction and topographic surveys, currently serving as the Project/Construction Staking Manager for various residential, commercial, and industrial projects, including the Choctaw expansion, the Texas Instruments expansion, Global Wafers, and subdivisions of all sizes. He has lived in Grayson County since 1982 and began his surveying career with us in 1993, accumulating 27 years of field experience and 4 in office management. John is responsible for setting up and coordinating all construction staking jobs. He resides in Denison with his wife, Jennifer, and step-son, Caisyn.

Brittany
Survey Tech
Brittany started her career in the surveying industry in 2017. She joined us in 2021 and is currently a Surveyor in Training. In her role, Brittany efficiently manages all surveying-related tasks, contributing to the success of her team and projects.

Rhonda
Research Coordinator
Rhonda has been with us since March 2018, where she specializes in finding and collecting land records, survey records, land titles, maps, and other critical information to clarify land history and current ownership. She collaborates with various counties in Texas and Oklahoma, as well as highway departments and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to uncover obscure records that support the team’s efforts. Rhonda also assists field workers and draftspeople by providing essential information. As a lifelong resident of Texoma, she is a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother, and actively participates in her church community. Rhonda is also an Oklahoma Notary.

Kim
Office Manager, Bookkeeper, Notary Public
Born and raised in the Texoma area, Kim attended Grayson County College, specializing in general accounting. Since joining Underwood Drafting & Surveying, Inc. in 2000 as a receptionist, she has risen to the role of Office Manager, where she oversees customer service for subdivision platting and coordinates communications between clients, engineers, and planning staff. Additionally, Kim assists with bidding and job setup while communicating with title companies and lenders. She resides in Denison, Texas, with her husband, Darren.

Catie
Receptionist, First Point of Contact, Notary Public
Catie brings over 15 years of customer service experience to her role as a receptionist with us, where she has been since September 2019. In her position, she efficiently handles customer service inquiries, prepares survey bids and quotes, manages scheduling, checks job statuses, invoices, and coordinates with title companies and lenders. Born and raised in the Texoma area, Catie is dedicated to providing service and support to both clients and colleagues.

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In the market for expert land surveying services? Reach out to our team by calling 903-465-2151.