Types of Surveys

We offer a variety of Land surveys. Use the list below to learn more.

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Association of Ontario Land Surveyors

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Responsible for the licensing and governance of professional land surveyors

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Association of Canada Lands Surveyors

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Responsible for qualifying requirements and standards for Canada Lands Surveyors

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Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce

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Association of Kingston area businesses and organizations.

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Canadian Federation of Independent Business

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Land Survey Types

Building Location Surveys

Also known as a Surveyor's Real Property Report (S.R.P.R.).  The S.R.P.R. is an as-built survey of new and existing structures. The finished Plan defines and describes the various features with respect to the property limits. (Residential & Commercial). Also included is a written report outlining any points of interest.

To provide a graphic representation of the property limits and the features within the property to interested parties.

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Boundary Surveys

Also known as a Reference Plan (R-Plan). R-Plans illustrate existing boundaries or are used to depict the new boundaries of a severance. The final Plan of Survey defines the legal limits/boundaries of the property. No structures are shown unless the structure forms part of the boundary.

To provide a definable and registerable description of the existing and newly created parcel of land.

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Construction

The 5 phases available include Building Application ⁄ Permit, Staking, Pinning, S.R.P.R., and Grading Certificates. Staking provides horizontal and vertical reference for the excavation of the site. Pinning establishes the corners of the foundation and verification of the footing elevation. The S.R.P.R. defines and describes all features within the limits of the property and the Grading Certificate provides verfication of the final surface elevations with respect to a pre-engineered grading plan.

To provide horizontal, vertical and legal information to the building industry.

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Fence/Property Line

Fence Line or Property Line surveys are re-establishment of existing boundaries on the ground. Reference markers are placed at the corners and/or along the boundaries in question. While the boundary is re-established no Plan of Survey is produced.

To provide a physical reference on the ground as to the location of the boundary or boundaries.

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Owner: Defines boundary in question in order to resolve a dispute, to erect a fence or structure on or near a boundary, or to simply know the location of your boundary on the ground.

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Plan of Subdivision

Also known as a Registered Plan or M Plan. These Plans provide a means in which to create a large number of lots within a parcel of land in which the boundary of the property has been certified. Once a Plan of Subdivision or M Plan is registered, the original or underlying legal property fabric is extinguished and the new property identification is created. (Residential & Commercial)

To create a large number of properties within the framework and control of the local Planning Authority.

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Global Positioning System (GPS)

These surveys are conducted on larger projects where precision, time and subsequently cost are factors.

Anyone associated with a larger project.

Topographical Survey

Topographical surveys provide a 3-dimensional model of the site. These surveys are conducted before and/or after the development of a site. A Topographical Survey Plan describes the horizontal and vertical position of the various features within and abutting the subject lands with respect to property boundaries.

Provides 3-D information for Pre-Design or Post-Development operation. Primarily required by Engineers, Planners, Municipal Authorities, Architects and Landscapers.

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