Professional Land Surveyors in Burnaby, BC

There are many factors to be involved during the process of a survey. These factors include terrain, vegetation, aged documents, date of last survey, disturbed or lost property corners, size of parcel to be surveyed and the scope of services required, to name a few. Before estimating or quoting a survey, a close look at these and other factors needs be conducted for an accurate budget. Try to be thorough with your land surveyor when advise what you expect/required to provide as the final product and the services you expect to receive during the survey process. While each land surveyor quotes a job differently, at Evolution, we value transparency on scope and cost of services; we strive to provide clients with high-quality services.

Most, if not all land surveyors, use some sort of reference mark for their equipment. These references, which are called control points and usually accompanied with spray paint or number tags, may be nails, spikes, rebars, etc., assisting the surveyor set up the equipment to locate what is needed to perform the survey. If you see these reference points, there is no need to be alarmed, leave them alone; They have no direct implication with respect to your boundaries.

There are various reasons you may need a survey thus the best answer to this is to consult your land surveyor about your situation with the best context you may be able to provide. Based on the available information, they will be able to customize solutions to uniquely fit your needs. At Evolution, we offer 30 minutes complementary free consultation for new client by a self-serve appointment booking system.

As with all other professionals you should hire a land surveyor based on their specializations and their track record. You should hire someone who understands your needs, who you are comfortable talking to and who you want to do business with. You are suggested to choose your land surveyor personally, by consultation or referral. There are many British Columbia Land Surveyors, they all passed the same examination, but their experience and specializations may vary greatly.

A BCLS or British Columbia Land Surveyor, is a Professional Land Surveyor commissioned under the Land Surveyors Act and is governed by the Association of British Columbia Land Surveyors. British Columbia Land Surveyors are charged, by the Land Surveyors Act, with the responsibility of carrying out all cadastral surveys within the Province of British Columbia, which include surveys of land, water and airspace, rights of way, strata properties, leases, and mining claims.