Professional boundary surveys to accurately locate and mark your property corners. Our registered surveyors use precision GPS equipment and Queensland Land Title records to determine your exact property boundaries.
Get a Free QuoteA boundary survey (also called a boundary identification survey or cadastral survey) is the process of locating and marking the legal boundaries of your property. Our registered surveyors research historical survey records through Titles Queensland, then visit your property to locate existing survey marks or establish new ones using high-precision GPS and total station equipment.
In Queensland, only a registered cadastral surveyor can legally determine and mark property boundaries. The survey marks we place become permanent reference points that define your property's legal extent.
A boundary survey provides certainty about exactly where your property begins and ends. This information is essential before building fences, constructing near boundaries, resolving disputes with neighbours, or simply understanding what you own.
There are several common situations where a boundary survey is essential or highly recommended.
Building a fence on your Gold Coast property? A boundary survey ensures your fence is positioned correctly on your land, not your neighbour's. The cost of a boundary survey ($800-$1,500) is far less than the expense and stress of moving a fence built in the wrong location. Fence disputes are one of the most common reasons neighbours end up in court - a survey prevents this entirely.
Disagreeing with a neighbour about where your boundary lies? A boundary survey provides definitive, legally-recognised evidence of your property's extent. Our survey report can be used in mediation, tribunal hearings, or court proceedings. We deal with boundary disputes regularly and can explain the process clearly to all parties involved.
Considering buying a Gold Coast property? A pre-purchase boundary survey reveals exactly what you're buying. We've seen cases where existing fences, sheds, or even parts of houses were built across boundaries. Discovering these issues before settlement gives you negotiating power and prevents future problems.
Planning construction within a few metres of your boundary? Gold Coast City Council requires buildings to meet minimum setback distances from boundaries. Without a boundary survey, builders are guessing where the boundary actually is. A survey ensures your building complies with setback requirements and avoids costly council issues.
Getting a boundary survey in Gold Coast is straightforward with City Surveyors. Here's what to expect:
After receiving your enquiry, we research your property's survey history through Queensland Land Title records. We locate all relevant survey plans and title information, then provide a fixed-price quote within 24 hours.
Our surveyors visit your property with precision GPS and total station equipment. We search for existing survey marks, take measurements, and determine your boundary positions. Field work typically takes 2-4 hours depending on property size and complexity.
We mark your boundary corners with permanent survey pegs or marks. These are typically galvanised steel pegs driven into the ground, or paint marks on concrete where pegs aren't practical. We'll show you exactly where each mark is located.
You receive a boundary identification survey plan showing your property boundaries, the marks placed, and relevant measurements. This document is signed by a registered surveyor and provides legal evidence of your boundary positions.
Boundary survey costs in Gold Coast typically range from $800 to $1,500 for standard residential properties. The exact price depends on several factors:
We provide fixed-price quotes after researching your property. The price we quote is the price you pay - no hidden fees or surprise charges.
Get a fixed-price quote for your Gold Coast boundary survey
Request QuoteCity Surveyors provides boundary surveys across all Gold Coast suburbs and South East Queensland. We regularly work in:
Surfers Paradise, Southport, Broadbeach, Main Beach, Labrador, Bundall, Ashmore, Benowa, Nerang
Upper Coomera, Oxenford, Helensvale, Pacific Pines, Runaway Bay, Biggera Waters, Arundel
Burleigh Heads, Currumbin, Palm Beach, Coolangatta, Varsity Lakes, Robina, Mudgeeraba
We also service the Gold Coast hinterland, Tweed Heads, and Brisbane southern suburbs. Contact us if you're unsure whether we cover your area.
Boundary surveys in Gold Coast typically cost between $800 and $1,500 for standard residential properties. The price depends on property size, number of boundaries, and site conditions. We provide fixed-price quotes after reviewing your property details.
You need a boundary survey if you're building a fence, constructing near your boundary, involved in a boundary dispute, or want to confirm exactly where your property boundaries are. It's highly recommended before any construction that relies on boundary positions.
Field work typically takes 2-4 hours. From booking to receiving your survey plan, expect 5-7 business days for standard jobs. We offer priority scheduling for urgent surveys.
A title search tells you the legal description of your land on paper. A boundary survey physically locates and marks those boundaries on the ground. Title searches don't show you where boundaries actually are - only a survey does that.
No. In Queensland, only a registered cadastral surveyor can legally determine and mark property boundaries. DIY boundary marking has no legal standing and can result in costly errors.