Identification Survey Sydney
Need to know roughly where your boundary is before installing a new fence or garden bed? An identification survey gives you a practical guide to your property corners without the full precision of a boundary survey. It's faster, more affordable, and perfectly adequate when you're not building structures or dealing with contentious boundary disputes.
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- Same Week Availability
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Fast Boundary Guidance
While a full boundary survey involves exhaustive research and precision re-establishment of corners, an identification survey takes a more pragmatic approach. We review your Deposited Plan, locate visible reference marks in the area, and provide indicative pegs showing where your boundaries likely sit. This is sufficient for most residential fencing projects, garden planning, and preliminary design work. Under the Surveying and Spatial Information Act 2002, identification surveys provide a reliable guide to property extents without the formality of a full cadastral re-establishment. They're commonly requested by homeowners, landscapers, and fencing contractors who need workable corner positions quickly. The reduced scope means lower costs and faster turnaround - typically completed within 3-5 business days from booking. Our team uses GPS and total station equipment to interpolate corner positions from nearby permanent marks and title dimensions. While not suitable for contentious disputes or building setout near boundaries, an identification survey gives you the confidence to proceed with routine property improvements without unnecessary expense.
Corner Pegs
Physical pegs placed at approximate property corners.
Fast Turnaround
Completed within 3-5 business days from booking.
Cost Effective
More affordable than full boundary re-establishment.
Basic Sketch
Simple sketch plan showing peg locations and distances.
Practical Boundary Marking
Our surveyors use GPS and reference marks to establish indicative boundary positions. Suitable for fencing and landscaping where millimetre precision isn't required.
Our Survey Process
Plan Review
We obtain your Deposited Plan from NSW Land Registry Services.
Site Visit
Field team locates nearby reference marks and measures to your property.
Marking
Wooden pegs or steel pins placed at approximate corners.
Documentation
Simple sketch plan provided showing peg positions.
What You Receive
You will receive a digital PDF Survey Report prepared by our surveying team.