What OSM does

OSM (Odone Survey & Mapping), operating also as OSM-PC, is a private professional land surveying and mapping firm headquartered in Northborough, Massachusetts. Founded in 2003 by Glenn D. Odone, PLS, the firm executes more than 18 distinct service lines spanning boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS title surveys, construction layout, topographic mapping, flood elevation certification, and FAA Part 107 drone-based photogrammetric surveying. OSM serves property owners, developers and builders, law firms, lenders, title insurance companies, government agencies, utility contractors, and realtors across Massachusetts, New York, and southern New Hampshire.

The firm's technical stack comprises GPS positioning, robotic total-station instrumentation, CAD drafting environments, and licensed drone operations under FAA Part 107 for aerial photogrammetry. Service delivery is handled by a small operational team of 1–10 employees anchored by the founder's PLS credentials and three decades of regional field experience. The Northborough base provides direct access to the I-90/I-495 interchange, supporting same-day mobilization across the three-state service region, and the practice co-locates with Civil Engineering Consultants to access integrated surveying-engineering engagements.

OSM generates revenue on a project-based professional services model — engagements are scoped per parcel, development, or transaction with pricing tied to acreage, complexity, and regulatory requirements rather than subscription or recurring SaaS economics. The firm is privately held by the founder with no disclosed outside funding, M&A activity, or external shareholders; financial disclosures are not public.

Name

OSM

Legal name

Odone Survey & Mapping

Website

https://osm-pc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OSM is a private, founder-owned land surveying and mapping firm in Northborough, Massachusetts, delivering boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic, and FAA Part 107 drone-based surveys to property owners, developers, attorneys, lenders, and government clients across MA, NY, and southern NH.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Northborough

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Surveying and Mapping Services: Professional services firm providing comprehensive surveying and mapping services on a project basis. Revenue generated through one-time fees for specific surveying projects including boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, construction layout, and related services. Services provided to property owners, law firms, lenders, governmental agencies, businesses, developers, builders, title insurance companies, utility contractors, and realtors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

OSM provides professional land surveying and mapping services across Massachusetts, New York, and Southern New Hampshire. The firm delivers 18 specialized offerings including boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, topographic mapping, construction layout/staking, drone-based surveys, GPS-based measurements, aerial photogrammetric surveys, wetland delineation, septic system design, and subdivision planning for property owners, developers, builders, law firms, lenders, title companies, government agencies, utility contractors, and realtors.

Product overview

Odone Survey & Mapping (OSM-PC) is a full-service land surveying firm founded in 2003, offering comprehensive surveying and mapping services throughout Massachusetts, New York, and Southern New Hampshire. The company provides a unified portfolio of over 18 specialized surveying and mapping services, ranging from fundamental boundary surveys and topographic mapping to advanced offerings like drone services, GPS technology, and ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys. The service portfolio is organized around core surveying disciplines (Boundary Survey, Land Court Surveys, Route/Right-of-Way Surveys), property development services (Subdivision Layout, Site Development Plans, Architectural Survey), construction support (Construction Layout/Staking, As-Built Surveys, Septic System Design), environmental services (Wetland Delineation, Elevation Certificates, Zoning Issues), and technology-enhanced capabilities (Drone Services, GPS-based surveys, Aerial Photogrammetric Surveys). The company also offers planning and mapping services that complement the surveying work, providing clients with complete project support from initial conception through final development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aerial Photogrammetric Survey Aerial photogrammetric survey using aerially captured photos with photo-identifiable control points for the production of topographic maps and related deliverables. Targets property owners, developers, and government agencies needing large-area topographic mapping.
• ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey Comprehensive land survey meeting ALTA/NSPS standards for commercial real estate transactions, lender requirements, and title insurance underwriting. Targets lenders, title insurance companies, and commercial property buyers.
• Architectural Survey Detailed survey of existing structures and architectural features to produce plans in accordance with architectural plans, used by architects, builders, and developers for remodeling and additions.
• Boundary Survey Determination of property lines, corners, and features for individual property owners, transactions, and disputes. Establishes recorded easements, rights, and encroachments for residential and commercial properties.
• Certified Plot Plan Plot plan with a surveyor-certified stamp showing building, drive, and grading information, typically required for building permits and code compliance.
• Condominium Survey & Conversion Plans Plans for the conversion of property to condominium form, including floor plans at 1/4 inch scale and supporting documentation for condominium registration and approvals.
• Construction Layout/Staking & As-Built Surveys Staking of proposed improvements for construction using robotic instrumentation to enable efficient one-person field crews, plus as-built surveys to verify constructed improvements against design plans.
• Drone Services Drone-based surveying and imaging services utilizing FAA Part 107 certified pilots with specialized post-processing software for aerial data capture and topographic mapping.
• Elevation Certificate Elevation certificate documentation typically required for flood insurance purposes, produced with attention to detail and professional certification.
• Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Satellite-based measuring system providing centimeter-accuracy measurements and elevations referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum for precision surveying applications.
• Land Court Surveys Survey required for property in registered land court jurisdictions, prepared to meet Massachusetts Land Court standards for property registration and conveyance.
• Route Survey & Right-of-Way Survey Survey of routes and right-of-way boundaries for roadways, utilities, and infrastructure projects, supporting governmental agencies and utility contractors.
• Septic System Design Design of septic systems including soil evaluations (percolation tests and deep-hole observations) and preparation of septic system designs for regulatory approval.
• Site Development Plans Site development plans for residential and commercial projects including grading, drainage, utilities, and access for builders, developers, and property owners.
• Subdivision Layout and Design Layout and design of subdivisions including lot layout, road design, and supporting plans for regulatory approval and development of new residential or commercial subdivisions.
• Topographic Survey/Mapping Topographic survey and mapping with precision to .01' on hard surfaces and .1' on soft surfaces, referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum for accurate elevation data.
• Wetland Delineation Identification and delineation of wetland boundaries for permitting, environmental compliance, and site planning, performed by experienced professionals.
• Zoning Issues Survey support for zoning-related matters including setbacks, building placement, and compliance with local zoning regulations for property owners and developers.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Civil Engineering ConsultantssupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOdone Survey & Mapping works with Civil Engineers as external consultants for subdivision design projects. The engineering consultants perform design of roadways, drainage, and utilities while OSM handles surveying, boundary work, and project management.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• BETA Group, Inc. Northeast-based engineering and surveying firm providing land surveying, site design, and infrastructure services; comparable target customer base of developers, municipalities, and builders.
• Duchesneau & Associates Surveying: Regional surveying firm offering boundary, topographic, GPS, and construction layout services to developers and property owners; directly comparable small-firm professional services model.
• Landtech Consultants: Regional surveying and consulting firm providing boundary, topographic, GPS, and construction layout services to commercial and residential developers; comparable regional services model.
• Control Point Associates: Multi-state land surveying and consulting firm offering boundary, ALTA, construction layout, GPS, and drone services to developers, builders, and title clients; directly comparable service mix and customer base to OSM.
• Hancock Surveying & Land Services: Mid-size surveying firm offering boundary, ALTA, GPS, and construction-staking services to commercial and residential clients; comparable service mix and customer segments.
• Landpoint: National surveying and geospatial services firm using GPS, drone, and aerial mapping technology to serve energy, infrastructure, and land development clients; comparable technology-enabled service model.
• Beals Associates (Beals + Thomas): New England-based surveying and civil engineering firm offering boundary, topographic, GPS, and subdivision design; directly comparable to OSM's Massachusetts regional focus and service portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• NV5 Global: National infrastructure and geospatial services firm offering surveying, mapping, and aerial/drone data acquisition; comparable in drone-based surveying and geospatial capabilities, though much larger and more diversified.
• VHB (Vanasse Hangen Brustlin): Northeast-based engineering, planning, and surveying firm with extensive surveying capabilities; broader scope than OSM but directly competes on land development and infrastructure surveying projects.
• Langan Engineering & Environmental Services: Large multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental firm with a sizable surveying practice serving real estate developers; broader service portfolio than OSM but overlapping commercial surveying work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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