A message on Covid 19

Dear Valued Customers & Friends,
Geomartins & Associate remains open for business.
We are following the NCDC guidelines for health & safety and will abide by recommendations as they evolve.
We are, and have been for some time, well-positioned to work from home and can make that transition smoothly should we be called upon to do so. Some of our work may be impacted by meeting cancellations. However, we want to assure clients that we will continue to provide the level of service, communication, and responsiveness that we have built our reputation on.
Surveying by design is a socially distant profession.

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