A boundary survey is the most reliable way to confirm exact legal property boundaries and identify where your land begins and ends. If you are planning fencing, renovations, a new build, a retaining wall, or any improvement near a boundary, clarity matters. A professional boundary survey in Lake Macquarie reduces the risk of disputes, avoids compliance issues, and helps prevent expensive rework.
MJM Surveying is a locally owned land surveying firm led by Matthew McMaster, Registered Surveyor. We deliver evidence-grade boundary information that supports property ownership, construction compliance, and land development outcomes across Lake Macquarie and the wider Hunter region.
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At a glance
- Best for: fencing, building near a boundary, resolving uncertainty, due diligence before buying
- Outcome: confirmed boundary position with clear documentation you can act on
- Confidence: completed by a Registered Surveyor under NSW requirements
What Is a Boundary Survey?
A boundary survey (also called a cadastral survey) determines the true legal boundary position of a parcel of land. It is not based on where a fence looks like it sits. It is based on title evidence, historical survey records, and professional boundary re-establishment on the ground.
A boundary survey can help you:
- Confirm boundary line dimensions and corner positions
- Identify encroachments such as a fence, driveway, wall, or structure over the line
- Resolve discrepancies between occupation and title
- Provide documentation that can be relied on for planning, building, approvals, and legal clarity
When Do You Need a Boundary Survey in Lake Macquarie?
You will typically need a boundary survey if you are:
- Installing or replacing fencing near the boundary
- Building an extension, garage, shed, retaining wall, or pool close to a boundary
- Buying or selling and want certainty before committing
- In a neighbour boundary dispute or want to avoid one
- Noticing boundary markers missing, moved, or unclear
- Preparing for development work that depends on correct boundary placement
Lake Macquarie has a mix of older lots, sloping sites, and waterfront properties. These conditions can make boundary certainty especially important before you invest in building or fencing.
Boundary Survey vs Identification Survey
An identification survey verifies where existing improvements sit relative to boundaries. A boundary survey re-establishes the legal boundary position itself. If boundary marks are unclear or the boundary is critical to your next step, a boundary survey is usually the right starting point.
What’s Included
A MJM boundary survey in Lake Macquarie generally includes:
- Research of historical survey records, deposited plans, title references, easements, and relevant documentation
- On site field measurements using modern surveying equipment such as robotic total stations and GPS
- Location and assessment of existing evidence including pegs, marks, fences, walls, and improvements
- Professional analysis to re-establish the legal boundary position
- Clear results showing boundary lines, corners, and relevant improvements near the boundary
- Where appropriate, marking of key boundary points to make them physically identifiable
Our Boundary Survey Process
1) Pre-survey research
We begin with thorough document review including previous surveys, deposited plans, easements, and control information. This evidence forms the foundation for establishing the legal boundary position.
2) Fieldwork and boundary re-establishment
We attend site in Lake Macquarie to locate existing marks and capture accurate measurements across the property. We compare what exists on the ground to the historical evidence and re-establish the boundary position accordingly.
3) Data analysis and confirmation
We process and validate field data, confirm boundary geometry, and identify discrepancies between occupation and title. If an encroachment is present, we document it clearly and objectively.
4) Deliverables and next steps
You receive boundary information you can act on, whether that is building, fencing, negotiating, or progressing a development pathway with clarity.
Legal Requirements and Professional Standards (NSW)
Boundary definition has legal significance. In NSW, boundary surveys that establish or re-establish legal boundaries must be carried out by a Registered Surveyor in accordance with relevant legislation and professional standards, including the Surveying and Spatial Information Act 2002 (NSW).
That is why accuracy matters. Boundary surveys are often relied on for approvals, compliance, and dispute resolution.
Service Areas Around Lake Macquarie
We service all of Lake Macquarie and surrounding suburbs, including: Belmont, Warners Bay, Charlestown, Swansea, Toronto, Glendale, Cardiff, Gateshead, Speers Point, Eleebana, Redhead, Kahibah, Valentine, Caves Beach, and Morisset.
Boundary Survey Lake Macquarie FAQs
How long does a boundary survey take?
Timeframes vary depending on evidence availability, access, and complexity. After reviewing your address and scope, we will provide a clear turnaround estimate.
Will you place pegs on my boundary?
Where appropriate, we can mark key boundary points to make them identifiable on the ground. The marking method depends on site conditions and what your project requires.
Can you tell me where to put my fence?
Once boundary points are confirmed, we can help you understand where improvements should sit to avoid encroachment.
What factors affect the cost?
Cost depends on lot size, terrain, site access, number of boundaries to re-establish, complexity of historical evidence, and whether marking is required. We provide a quote once we confirm what you need.
What if there is a boundary dispute with a neighbour?
A boundary survey provides objective evidence to clarify the legal position and can support dispute resolution.
Request a Quote
If you need certainty before you fence, buy, build, or develop in Lake Macquarie, request a quote today. Share your address and what you are planning, and we will confirm the right survey and the quickest path to a compliant outcome.