Surrey, BC
Land Surveyors in Surrey, British Columbia
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Surrey land surveyors
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What to know about Land surveyors
A land surveyor measures your land and tells you, with professional authority, where your property ends. Homeowners hire one when buying or selling, before building a fence, a pool, a garage or an addition near a lot line, when a lender asks for an up-to-date survey, or when a neighbour disagrees about where the line runs.
Read our full guide to Land surveyorsWhat changes in Surrey
We list 14 other places within 30 km of Surrey. Each pro sets their own service area, so tell us where the work is as well as what it needs.
Surrey is one of 15 places we list under the name Metro Vancouver. A pro's service area might be Surrey on its own or the whole of that area — we match on the one they gave us.
Surrey publishes its own building-permit page, and it is linked below beside the rules that apply in British Columbia. Whether land survey needs a permit is answered there, not in a quote.
Our British Columbia guide has no rule written for this trade, so there is none below. That is not the same as nothing applying: ask for proof of insurance, and for anything that touches gas, wiring or drains, ask who is certified to do it.
Land survey costs in Surrey
Prices depend on the details of your project. We only publish price ranges when they’re backed by real LokalMatch quote data or reliable sources. Until then, here’s what usually changes the price:
- Type of professional and service needed
- Size and complexity of the project
- Level of detail in drawings or reports
- Number of site visits and meetings
- Number of design revisions
- Help with permits or contractor selection
How to choose land surveyors in Surrey
- Match the professional to the job: an architect or engineer where the work requires one, a designer for layout and finishes, or an inspector for a condition report.
- Ask whether they are licensed or certified for this type of work in your province, where that applies.
- Review a portfolio or sample report that's similar to your project.
- Get a written agreement that spells out the services, deliverables, number of revisions and how fees are charged.
- Ask whether their drawings will be suitable for a permit application, and whether they'll help with it.
Questions to ask land surveyors before you hire
- Are you licensed or certified for this type of work in my province?
- What exactly will you deliver: drawings, specifications, a report or site visits?
- How are your fees charged: a fixed fee, hourly or based on the project cost?
- How many rounds of revisions are included?
- Will your drawings be ready for a permit application, and will you submit it?
- Can I see a sample of a similar project or report?
- Do you carry professional liability insurance?
Land survey permits in Surrey
Some land survey work needs a permit or has to meet local bylaws. Rules vary by municipality, so ask your pro whether a permit is needed and who will apply for it — and check with your city or town if you’re unsure.
Published by Surrey
This type of work often has to be done by a licensed or certified trade. Ask to see licences and proof of insurance before work starts.
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Guides about land survey
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Landscape Design guide
A landscape design is the plan that comes before any digging: a scaled drawing of your lot showing where patios, paths, beds, trees, lawn and lighting go, how the ground slopes and where water drains.
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Architects guide
An architect designs buildings and takes professional responsibility for the drawings: how a house or addition is laid out, how it looks, how it meets the building code and how it fits its lot and neighbourhood.
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Architectural Designers guide
An architectural designer prepares the drawings a home project is built from. That covers plans for a new house or cottage, additions and second storeys, garages and garden suites, basement apartments, decks, and the…
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Land Surveyors near Surrey
- Land Surveyors in New Westminster5 km
- Land Surveyors in Port Coquitlam9 km
- Land Surveyors in Port Moody10 km
- Land Surveyors in Coquitlam11 km
- Land Surveyors in Burnaby12 km
- Land Surveyors in Township of Langley16 km
- Land Surveyors in Langley17 km
- Land Surveyors in Maple Ridge18 km
- Land Surveyors in Delta19 km
Common land survey questions
Is LokalMatch free for homeowners?
Yes. You never pay LokalMatch to request quotes or talk to pros. Professionals pay a fee to connect with homeowners whose projects fit their business.
How many pros will contact me?
We introduce you to a small number of relevant pros — usually no more than three — so you’re not flooded with calls. If fewer pros are available in your area, we’ll tell you instead of promising quotes we can’t deliver.
Do I have to hire someone?
No. Requesting quotes doesn’t commit you to anything. Compare your options and hire only if someone is the right fit.
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