Overview
A boundary survey confirms the exact position of your plot on the ground and checks that it matches the registry index map and the official survey records. It is the single most important step before you buy land, fence, or start construction.
Our surveyors use RTK GNSS receivers and total stations to pick up existing beacons, compare them with the approved survey plans, and re-establish any beacons that are missing or have been moved. You get a clear report showing what you own, the true acreage, and any encroachments.
When you need it
- Before paying a deposit on land or a plot
- Before fencing or putting up a perimeter wall
- When beacons are missing, buried or have been moved
- When a neighbour disputes where the boundary is
- Before construction, to keep the building inside your plot and its setbacks
- When the acreage on the title does not match what is on the ground
What you get
- Location and verification of existing beacons on site
- Re-establishment of missing beacons using the approved survey data
- A boundary report with coordinates, dimensions and area
- Notes on any encroachment by or onto neighbouring land
- Photos of every beacon for your records
Our process
- 1
Records search
We obtain the registry index map, survey plans and beacon coordinates for the parcel.
- 2
Field survey
Our team visits the site with RTK GNSS and a total station to locate and check each beacon.
- 3
Beacon placement
Missing beacons are re-established in the correct positions and shown to you on site.
- 4
Report
You receive a clear report and sketch showing boundaries, area and any issues found.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a boundary survey take?
Most single-plot boundary surveys are done on site in one day. Getting the survey records and preparing the report usually takes a few working days, depending on how fast the records can be obtained.
Can you help if my neighbour has moved my beacons?
Yes. We re-establish the beacons from the approved survey data and give you a report you can use when engaging your neighbour or the Land Registrar, who handles boundary disputes over registered land.
Do I need a boundary survey if the seller already showed me the beacons?
We strongly recommend it. Beacons shown by a seller or agent are not always the correct ones. An independent check by a licensed surveyor protects you before any money changes hands.
