Typical boundary survey crews range from $175 to $250 per hour, depending upon the services being provided. The best way to know how much a survey will cost is to contact a Land Surveyor and get a quote. In the St Louis Metro area, our boundary survey cost is between $400 and $600 for ¼ acre lots.There are many factors that can contribute to the cost of a boundary survey.Some of the most common are as follows: 1  Lot size.he best way to know how much a survey will cost is to contact a Land Surveyor and get a quote. In the St Louis Metro area, our boundary survey cost is between $400 and $600 for ¼ acre lots.