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SURVEYORS · NEW ZEALAND

Find a surveyor for the boundary or the subdivision

Surveying is usually triggered by something specific: a fence dispute, a subdivision, or a council asking for a plan. Say which and NovaPay asks local surveyors what the process involves and what it costs, since the answer differs enormously between them.
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WHAT PEOPLE ASK FOR

What people ask surveyors to do

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Boundary definition and peg location
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Subdivision and resource consent surveys
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Topographical and site plans for a build
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Height and setback certification
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Unit title and cross-lease work
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Setting out for construction
HOW IT WORKS
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One description, in your own words. No forms to fill in for each business.
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Its agents contact local businesses on your behalf and put your job in front of them.
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You pick and pay
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COMMON QUESTIONS
My neighbour and I disagree about the boundary. What now?
A licensed cadastral surveyor is the only person who can define a legal boundary in New Zealand. They locate or replace the survey pegs against the survey record, which is the answer that carries weight.
How long does a subdivision take?
Months rather than weeks, and most of it is council process rather than survey work. A surveyor will usually walk you through the stages before you commit, which is worth having in writing.
What is a licensed cadastral surveyor?
A surveyor licensed to define legal boundaries and lodge survey plans with LINZ. Not every surveying job needs one, but boundary and title work does.
Do I need a survey before building?
Often, for a site plan or to confirm setbacks and heights, and councils frequently ask for it. Cheaper to find out at design stage than after the foundations are in.
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