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Lot Line Staking

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Lot Line Staking

Are you planning to build a fence, a shed, a deck or other structure on your property? Are you in a dispute with a neighbor over the location of the property line that you share? When you need to know where your property line is, IBW Surveyors can help you move forward with certainty and peace of mind.

A lot line staking is a boundary survey of one or more property lines. Various markers will be set along the property lines and efforts will be made to make the line as visible as possible. We will complete the necessary research, fieldwork and calculations to confirm the required property boundaries, and we will mark the boundaries with survey monuments, spikes, stakes and nails as appropriate. The fieldwork will be completed under the supervision of an Ontario Land Surveyor, and the work is considered a legal boundary survey. The work will be reviewed by an Ontario Land Surveyor, though no plan is included in this service. If you require a plan, we would steer you to a Plan of Survey (POS) or a Surveyor’s Real Property Report (SRPR).

Generally we would only want to offer a Lot Line Staking service if there is already an existing survey on the parcel of land.

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General Example of a Lot Line Staking Letter

Below you will find a completed example of a Lot Line Staking letter.

General Example of a Lot Line Staking Letter

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my property lines be marked so that I can see them? What type of markers will you use to mark my property (iron bars, wood etc)?
The lot line staking will result in various markers being set along the property lines and we will try to make sure they are easily visible. The markers may not be intervisible as there may be structures or natural features obstructing the line, but efforts will be made to make the line as visible as possible. We will complete the necessary field work to confirm the required property boundaries, and we will mark the boundaries with survey monuments, spikes, stakes and nails as is appropriate.
What happens if the markers are removed by my neighbor?
When markers are placed along a property line, there is the possibility of them being removed or disturbed. Unless the marker is a recognized survey monument it is not illegal for them to be removed. Our field crew will take photos while on site, but we suggest that our client also takes their own photos once the field work is completed. If you require the line to be restaked, an additional fee may apply.
What happens if you need to access my neighbor's property in order to retrace the boundary properly?
The Surveys Act recognizes that surveyors may need to enter upon other lands in order to access the evidence we need to properly retrace legal boundaries. Section 6 of the Act gives Ontario Land Surveyors and those they employ the right to enter and pass over the land of any person.
What if my neighbor does not agree with the line as staked?
If you feel that there may be an issue with the neighbor, we strongly recommend that you upgrade to a service that will include a Plan of Survey. If the neighbor does not agree, they should retain their own Ontario Land Surveyor to run the property line. In the vast majority of cases, both surveyors will agree with the boundary, and if there is a disagreement between the two surveyors, chances are that they will share information and then agree on the boundary location.
How long does a Lot Line Staking take? Can I be present when you complete the field work?
There is no set time for lot line stakings, as each case deals with different evidence and different circumstances. A return trip may be required, and if many of the survey bars are missing, we may even need to complete more research. The only answer is that it takes as long as it takes to get the boundary right. Yes if you do want to be on site, we will do our best to work with you to allow that to happen. Field work is never easy to schedule or predict (think of the uncertainty with weather), and even with our best efforts, we may not be to offer any guarantees.
Can you complete a Lot Line Staking in the winter? Or should we wait until Spring/Summer?
We work all year round.
Can I upgrade a Lot Line Staking to include a Plan of Survey (POS) or a Surveyor’s Real Property Report (SRPR) Later?
Yes. If you require a survey plan once a lot line staking is completed, we would be happy to quote you for that additional service keeping in mind the existing work we have previously completed. Upgrading to a plan after the initial field work is completed will likely require an additional field visit.

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