Homeowner Survey Services
Property line questions, permit requirements, boundary markups — we help homeowners get accurate answers so they can move forward with confidence.
When do you need a survey?
Most homeowners don’t think about a land survey until something comes up — a fence dispute with a neighbour, a permit application that requires one, or a real estate transaction where the lawyer asks for documentation.
Rouse Surveyors provides boundary markups, legal surveys, real property reports, and reference plans for homeowners across the GTA, Hamilton-Niagara, and Southwestern Ontario. We are licensed Ontario Land Surveyors, which means we are the only people legally permitted to prepare these documents.
What we do
Boundary Markups
A fast and cost-effective way to confirm where your property line sits — commonly needed before fence installation, landscaping, or site work near a lot line.
- Installing a new fence
- Landscaping close to the lot line
- Shed or deck placement near the property edge
Property Line Confirmation
If there’s a question about where your boundary is, we can establish it definitively using existing survey records and field work.
- Neighbour claims your fence or structure is on their land
- Unclear lot line on an older property
- Encroachment discovered during a home purchase
Site Plan Applications
Many municipalities require a survey before approving a Site Plan Application. We provide accurate surveys showing property lines, buildings, and other important site details to support your application.
- Adding a garden suite or accessory dwelling
- Home addition requiring a permit
- Zoning or minor variance applications
Buying or Selling Property
A Surveyor’s Real Property Report (SRPR) is commonly required during real estate transactions to confirm what’s on the lot and where.
- Lawyer requests a survey before closing
- Buyer wants confirmation of lot boundaries
- Older survey on file that needs updating
Boundary Disputes
If you and a neighbour disagree about where a property line is, a legal survey settles it definitively.
- Fence location disputed between neighbours
- Driveway or structure believed to be encroaching
- Estate or inheritance property line questions
Severances
Splitting a parcel of land requires a reference plan prepared by a licensed Ontario Land Surveyor.
- Selling part of your lot to a family member
- Creating a new buildable lot from existing land
- Estate planning requiring lot division
Common Questions
How long does a residential survey take?
Do I need to be home for the survey?
Not necessarily. If your home is detached, our team will need access to the exterior of the property, but you don’t need to be present during the field work. If the home is semi-attached or a townhouse, we will likely have to access the interior to perform some of the field work.
What's a boundary markup?
A boundary markup involves locating and marking your property corners or lot lines on the ground using existing survey records. It’s a practical first step if you need to know where your lot line is before building a fence or doing work near the edge of your property.
What does a Surveyor's Real Property Report include?
It’s a two-part document: a plan of survey showing the property boundaries and the location of structures, fences, and other features, plus a written report that flags anything that may affect ownership or title. It’s signed and stamped by a licensed Ontario Land Surveyor.
Ready to Get Started?
Tell us about your property and we’ll get back to you with a quote.