Boundary Marking Surveys involve locating old boundary pegs to confirm their reliability or placement, taking into account other surrounding survey marks and the location of existing occupation (fences, buildings, etc).  Councils often require boundaries to be marked for construction of new buildings.   Boundaries are also commonly marked prior to a property being sold. 

A boundary marking survey will allow property owners to build a fence along their boundaries, erect a new structure, and in some cases solve land ownership disputes. RMS Surveyors can provide a prompt and accurate redefinition of your property’s boundaries. Regardless of your needs, our team has the expertise to help.

Finding Your Property Boundary Markers (Pegs)

Many properties do not have easily visible boundary markers. Earthwork, previous construction projects, weather and time might have displaced or damaged them over the years. If you cannot find your pegs, or suspect that they may be in the wrong place, a survey is necessary to determine the actual boundaries of your land.

It is not enough to rely on old fences and walls as your legal boundaries, as these may have been built inaccurately. To avoid any unnecessary costs and difficulties, you need to be completely sure.

What Happens When the Pegs go Missing?

If the original property boundary pegs on your property have gone missing, further survey work is necessary to reinstate the boundaries and replace the markers. Licensed Cadastral Surveyors are the only people who are legally permitted to do this, and the information must be recorded and lodged properly with the Land Information New Zealand (LINZ).

The cost of this work will depend on several factors, such as the age of the underlying survey and availability of survey marks in the area. RMS Surveyors will provide an estimate of the costs, after researching and taking into account the necessary information. 

Contact us today, and tell us about your requirements.