After all that is the basic reason for me creating this post; to hear from professionals that could help me understand and survey my options.

I currently have a property in escrow that has a survey from 1967, and the title company insist that we get an updated survey in order to close.

I'm looking for recommendations for an Survey/Engineer to complete a short plat in Puyallup, Pierce County. 

NAA survey can also give you a high level starting point.Utilities can be estimated based on the current numbers but, again, you need to see T12 for that.

I do not want to cause grief on the person that lives there by stopping in and questioning but thought about sending a letter to see if they would allow the 31% or 62% to be sold and allow a survey and appraisal to be done.How would I go about purchasing the 31% owned by the bank and getting a clear title?

Surveys have been completed but needs to sell to pay off other unexpected bills. 

He could survey a vacant lot where the proposed plant was to be built and using a slide ruler with a tape measure he could pinpoint within an inch the exact same location the licensed surveyors marked using their transits.  

Survey, appraisal, title insurance, etc. 

Title All Endorsements - 140Title closing/Escrow 700Title Lender policy - 633Title Survey - 400Title Courier - 100

It is my understanding that boundary surveys are not included with title insurance..