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Surveyor's Real Property Report
See how buildings and other relevant features sit within the property boundaries. An SRPR provides survey information for property transactions and informed planning.
Understand the service
What is a Surveyor's Real Property Report?
A Surveyor's Real Property Report (SRPR) combines a survey plan with a written report. It shows property boundaries and the position of buildings and relevant improvements in relation to those boundaries. Records research and field measurements provide the basis for the report, helping owners and advisers review the property rather than rely on approximate online maps or real-estate listings.
Is this right for you?
When might you need it?
Reviewing a property
Understand how the existing buildings and relevant features relate to the boundaries.
Preparing for improvements
Identify whether your project needs an SRPR, additional topographic information or a different survey.
Define the assignment
What can the scope include?
We confirm the survey information and deliverables your assignment needs. The following items guide that discussion.
Records research
Relevant survey and registration information for the property.
Site measurements
Buildings, boundary evidence and features within the agreed assignment.
Survey documentation
A property plan and associated reporting appropriate to the commissioned SRPR.
Scope explanation
The intended purpose and any further information needed for your project.
Your deliverables: The commissioned survey plan and written report, prepared for the agreed property and purpose. Request additional topographic detail or boundary marking explicitly if your project needs it.
From inquiry to handoff
Your survey, step by step
Confirm the purpose
Share the address and the request from your adviser.
Research the property
Review the documents and survey evidence relevant to the work.
Measure and document
Carry out fieldwork and prepare the agreed report.
Discuss the result
Provide the information to your adviser and clarify next steps.
Make the first conversation count
What to have ready
- Property address
- Request from your lawyer, lender or designer
- Any existing survey or property documents
- Your transaction or planning date
Missing a document? Start with the address and a short description. We can discuss what else is needed. Please do not send payment or identification documents.
Start Your InquiryBefore you get started
Frequently asked questions
Can I use an old survey?
Send it as background. Its purpose, age and changes to the property affect whether it is adequate for the current need.
Is boundary staking automatically included?
Field marking and documentation should be specified in the assignment. Ask about property-line work when you need a line located on the ground.
Will the report answer legal questions?
Surveying information supports property discussions. Legal rights, transaction requirements and legal disputes should also be reviewed with your lawyer.
Useful official guidance
AOLS: understanding survey plans (opens a new tab) AOLS: public surveying questions (opens a new tab)Requirements can change. Confirm the current guidance for your municipality and the scope for your property.
Ready for the next step?
Let's discuss your surveying needs.
Share your property location and project requirements. We will confirm the surveying scope, scheduling and site-visit arrangements as part of your quote.