Badey & Watson, Surveying & Engineering

What Badey & Watson, Surveying & Engineering does

Badey & Watson, Surveying & Engineering, D.P.C. is a privately held professional corporation founded in 1973 in Cold Spring, New York, providing licensed surveying, civil engineering, and certified arborist services across the Hudson Valley region (Putnam, Dutchess, and Northern Westchester Counties). The firm operates three service divisions: Surveying/Mapping (ALTA/NSPS title surveys, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, GPS, 3D laser scanning, GIS, construction layout, zoning reports, subsurface utility investigation), Civil Engineering (town and planning board consultation, land use and zoning compliance, site analysis and commercial site planning, stormwater pollution prevention, sanitary and water/waste/stormwater system design), and Certified Arborist Services (tree identification/mapping, invasive species management, bat habitat assessment, wetland delineation). The firm is led by six principals including President Jennifer W. Reap, VP of Surveying Stephen R. Miller, VP of Engineering Margaret McManus, Principal/Secretary Nicole Kalicicki, Principal/Treasurer Rebecca Linda, and co-founder Glennon J. Watson.

The firm leverages a conventional surveying and engineering technology stack: GPS, 3D laser scanning/GIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroSurvey STAR*NET, and COGO for computation and mapping. Its most distinctive asset is a large private archival library of land-related records inherited from 20+ predecessor surveying firms (Taconic, Burgess & Behr, Reynolds & Chase, Allan Smith, etc.) dating back to the 1800s, providing unique historical context for boundary and title work. The firm is WBE-certified (2016) through NYS, NYC, PANYNJ, and DASNY, and DBE-certified, providing access to government and institutional set-aside work.

Badey & Watson operates a project-based professional services revenue model, billing per project on a quote basis with payment portal and Bill & Pay invoice facilities. It employs a sales-led, trust-based go-to-market motion targeting architects, developers, attorneys, construction firms, homeowners, and state/local governments, primarily through referrals, professional association involvement, and 50+ years of regional reputation. The firm has 11-50 employees and is privately held with no external capital or institutional investors.

Name

Badey & Watson, Surveying & Engineering

Legal name

Badey & Watson Surveying & Engineering, D.P.C.

Website

https://badey-watson.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Badey & Watson is a privately held, licensed surveying and civil engineering firm founded in 1973 in Cold Spring, NY, serving residential, small commercial, government, and real estate professional clients across the Hudson Valley region with surveying, civil engineering, and arborist services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Land Surveying & Civil Engineering Services

NAICS

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (54136)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAIADAJ

Arborist Consulting, Tree Risk Assessments & Appraisals

Home & Personal Services/Landscaping, Lawn Care & Outdoor Maintenance/Tree Care & Arborist Services

SECONDARYHSAGAOAI

Gutter/Downspout Visual Check & Minor Debris Removal

Home & Personal Services/Home Repair, Maintenance & Handyman/Home Maintenance & Safety Checks (Seasonal/Preventive)

SECONDARYEUAHAHAC

Wetlands & Waters of the U.S. Delineation / Riparian Assessments

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Compliance, Monitoring & Consulting/Ecology, Biodiversity & Natural Resource Assessments

SECONDARYEUAHAHAG

Natural Resource Inventory & Forest/Woodland Assessments (Timber, Vegetation, Invasives)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Compliance, Monitoring & Consulting/Ecology, Biodiversity & Natural Resource Assessments

SECONDARYEUAHAEAD

Brownfield Redevelopment Due Diligence & Grant Support

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Compliance, Monitoring & Consulting/Environmental Risk Assessment & Due Diligence (Phase I/II ESA)

Keywords

• Land surveying services
• Civil engineering consulting
• ALTA title surveys
• Topographic surveying
• GIS mapping services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cold Spring Harbor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Surveying Services: Project-based professional service fees for surveying and mapping services including ALTA/NSPS title surveys, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, GPS surveys, 3D laser scanning, construction layout, and zoning reports.
2. Civil Engineering Services: Civil engineering consulting fees for town and planning board consultation, land use regulation reviews, site analysis, commercial site planning, stormwater compliance, sanitary facilities design, and water/waste/stormwater system design.
3. Arborist Services: Certified arborist consulting services including tree identification and mapping, invasive species consulting, bat habitat assessment, and wetland delineation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Badey & Watson provides professional land surveying, civil engineering, and certified arborist services for residential and small commercial clients in the Hudson Valley region of New York. Offerings include ALTA/NSPS title surveys, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, GPS and 3D laser scanning, construction layout, GIS/infrastructure inventory, site planning, stormwater compliance, sanitary and water/waste/stormwater system design, and environmental services such as tree mapping, invasive species management, bat habitat assessment, and wetland delineation.

Product overview

Badey & Watson offers a comprehensive suite of surveying, civil engineering, and environmental services organized into three main divisions. The Surveying/Mapping division provides ALTA/NSPS Title Surveys, Boundary Surveys, Topographic Surveys, GPS Surveys, 3D Laser Scanning, GIS services, Construction Layout, Zoning Reports, and Subsurface Utility Investigation. The Civil Engineering division handles Town and Planning Board Consultation, Land Use/Zoning Compliance Reviews, Site Analysis, Commercial Site Planning, Stormwater Pollution Prevention, Sanitary Facilities Design, and Water/Waste/Stormwater System Design. The Certified Arborist Services division offers Tree Identification/Mapping, Invasive Species Management, Bat Habitat Assessment, and Wetland Delineation. The firm also maintains historic survey archives acquired from 19 predecessor surveying firms throughout the Hudson Valley region. Services are delivered by licensed Land Surveyors (LS) and Professional Engineers (PE) specializing in residential and small commercial projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ALTA/NSPS Title Survey Professional land title surveys meeting American Land Title Association and National Society of Professional Surveyors standards for commercial property transactions.
• Boundary Surveys Property boundary determination and documentation services establishing legal property lines for residential and commercial clients.
• Topographic & Existing Conditions Surveys Detailed surveys capturing existing site conditions, terrain features, and elevation data for design and planning purposes.
• Global Positioning Surveys (GPS) Satellite-based surveying services for precise positioning and coordinate determination across properties and project sites.
• 3D Laser Scanning High-definition laser scanning technology for capturing precise three-dimensional site data and point clouds for visualization and analysis.
• 3D Modeling and Mapping Three-dimensional modeling and mapping services using scanned data for visualization and analysis.
• Municipal Infrastructure Inventory / GIS Geographic Information System services and municipal infrastructure inventory documentation for government clients.
• Construction Layout Surveying services to establish reference points and markers for construction projects.
• Zoning Reports Zoning compliance documentation and analysis reports for property development.
• Subsurface Utility Investigation (SUI) Investigation and mapping of underground utilities to prevent damage and aid in site planning.
• Town and Planning Board Consultation Expert consultation services for municipal planning board proceedings and land use decisions.
• Land Use Regulation and Zoning Compliance Reviews Comprehensive reviews ensuring projects comply with local land use regulations and zoning requirements.
• Site Analysis and Development Civil engineering analysis and development planning for proposed construction sites.
• Commercial / Office Park Site Planning and Design Civil engineering design services for commercial and office park development projects.
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Compliance Design and compliance services for stormwater management and pollution prevention.
• Sanitary Facilities Design, Testing, Permitting Engineering design, testing, and permitting services for sanitary and sewage systems.
• Water / Waste / Stormwater System Design Engineering design services for water distribution, wastewater, and stormwater management systems.
• Tree Identification, Assessment & Mapping Certified arborist services for tree identification, health assessment, and spatial mapping.
• Invasive Species Consulting & Management Consulting services for identifying and managing invasive species on properties.
• Bat Habitat Assessment & Report Environmental assessment services for bat habitat evaluation and regulatory reporting.
• Wetland Delineation & Mapping Certified arborist services for wetland boundary identification and mapping for environmental compliance.
• Historic Survey Archives Extensive library of historic land survey records from acquired firms including Allan Smith, Barger & Hustis, Burgess & Behr, Reynolds & Chase, Joseph Agnoli, and others, supporting project research throughout the Hudson Valley region.

Quantifiable outcome

• 53% growth in Engineering Division and doubled revenue portion under current leadership

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS)minorOthersProfessional association membership providing industry leadership, standards development, and professional networking. Company leadership serves in various capacities including as Trustee and Director.
• New York State Association of Professional Land Surveyors (NYSAPLS)coreOthersState-level professional land surveyors association where company principals serve as Secretary, Vice-President, Executive Vice-President, President, Executive Director, and Director.
• Westchester-Putnam Association of Professional Land Surveyors, Inc.coreOthersRegional professional land surveyors association where company principals serve as Past-President, Director, and President (Mid-Hudson Valley Land Surveyors Association).
• Local Government AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished trust relationships with local government agencies for permitting, approvals, and project collaboration. Certified DBE with various government entities.
• Title Companies and Financial InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrusted relationships with title companies and financial institutions for property survey documentation in real estate transactions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• WSP USA: WSP is a global engineering consultancy with surveying, civil engineering, and environmental services. Provides overlapping capabilities but as part of a much larger portfolio serving marquee infrastructure projects.
• Stantec: Stantec is a global engineering, architecture, and environmental services firm with surveying and civil/site engineering practices. Broad incumbent with overlapping services in surveying and municipal infrastructure.
• Colliers Engineering & Design: Colliers Engineering & Design (formerly Maser Consulting) is a multi-discipline engineering and surveying firm with a large NY/NJ presence. Overlapping capabilities in surveying, site/civil engineering, and municipal infrastructure.
• Tetra Tech: Tetra Tech is a global consulting and engineering firm with surveying, civil engineering, and environmental services. Operates as a broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities in water, stormwater, and site development.
• Langan Engineering and Environmental Services: Langan is a major geotechnical and site/civil engineering firm with significant surveying operations. Larger player with overlapping services but broader geographic footprint and project portfolio.

Direct peers

• AKRF Engineering, P.C. AKRF is a NY-based engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firm with surveying and civil/site engineering capabilities. Comparable offering for public and private sector development projects.
• Bohler Engineering: Bohler is a national civil engineering and land surveying firm with site planning, stormwater design, and ALTA/NSPS title surveys. Direct competitor in commercial site development and surveying/civil engineering services.
• H2M architects + engineers: H2M is a NY-based architecture, engineering, and surveying firm offering land surveying, civil/site engineering, and municipal infrastructure services. Comparable regional firm with similar public-sector client base.
• Control Point Associates, Inc. Control Point Associates is a regional land surveying firm serving NY/NJ with similar boundary, topographic, GPS, and 3D laser scanning services. Directly comparable product offering and customer base of developers, title companies, and government agencies.
• LKB Inc. LKB is a multi-discipline NY firm providing land surveying, civil engineering, site planning, and municipal infrastructure services. Comparable scope of services and regional customer profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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