Townsend Engineering

Civil engineering, structural engineering, and land surveying services in Iowa and Illinois

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About the firm

Established in 2003 by Chris Townsend, CT Engineering Inc., doing business as Townsend Engineering, provides civil engineering, structural engineering, and land surveying services. It serves residential, commercial, and industrial projects throughout eastern and central Iowa, as well as western Illinois. With over 75 years of combined experience, Townsend Engineering delivers personalized solutions with state-of-the-art equipment.

Established
2003
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · Land Surveying

People

Chris TownsendOwner

Jerry RogersProfessional Land Surveyor

Capabilities

Civil Engineering

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Provides infrastructure planning and development services for diverse site designs. Solutions focus on efficient site design, stormwater management, and paving requirements to help clients realize project goals.

  • Storm Water Management Design

    Design and analysis of stormwater systems, detention basins, and water quality facilities.

  • Paving & Grading Design

    Planning of site elevations, terrain adjustments, and pavement structures for access and durability.

  • Subdivision Design & Review

    Comprehensive planning, layouts, and agency coordination for new subdivisions.

  • Site Development

    Comprehensive planning, utilities layout, and preparation for residential and commercial sites.

  • Construction Observation & Administration

    Field inspection, compliance reviews, and construction-phase engineering oversight.

Delivers professional boundary, topographic, and construction measurement services. Accurate field work supports site layouts, public utilities, and legal property determinations.

  • Topographical Surveys

    Detailed mapping of physical features, elevations, and contours of a land parcel.

  • Construction Design Surveys

    High-accuracy measurements mapping existing conditions to guide preliminary design processes.

  • Construction Staking

    Physical layout marking on site to guide contractors according to engineering plans.

  • ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys

    Comprehensive boundary surveys meeting strict national standards for commercial real estate transactions.

  • Subdivision Layout & Surveys

    Mapping and boundary establishment for residential and commercial subdivision plats.

  • Residential Lot Surveys

    Property line identification and boundary mapping for residential homeowners.

  • Farm Surveys

    Boundary definition and acreage calculations for agricultural tracts of land.

  • Property Line Dispute Surveys

    Professional boundary analysis and documentation to help resolve land ownership conflicts.

  • FEMA Elevation Certificates

    Official elevation documentation to verify flood zone compliance and secure flood insurance.

Structural Engineering

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Performs analysis and planning for buildings and systems. Professional services include identifying potential problems, assessing structural stability, and calculating safe designs for residential, commercial, and industrial structures.

  • Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Structural Inspection

    In-person structural health checks and evaluations of load-bearing systems.

  • Structural Damage Assessment and Reporting

    Forensic evaluation and written reporting of structural degradation, impact damage, or foundational settling.

  • Structural Design and Calculations

    Engineering calculations and construction plans for new structures, additions, or modifications.

Industries

Commercial · Residential · Industrial · Land Development · Stormwater & Flood Control · Water Supply · Wastewater · Transportation · Highways & Roads · Infrastructure

Projects

Forest Grove Crossing Subdivision

Land Development

Project details

Multi-addition subdivision design, layout planning, construction layout, staking, and water quality and detention design.

Jefferson Place Subdivision

Land Development

Project details

Delivered comprehensive subdivision design, construction layout, and construction staking services.

KC Kimberly Hills Subdivision

Land Development

Project details

Conducted subdivision design, site layout, drainage evaluations, and water quality and detention basin design.

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