Boundary & Topographic Surveys
What we survey
Forty years of Dunedin records and licensed cadastral expertise behind every report. We deliver the accuracy builders, architects and landowners need to move forward with confidence.
Boundary surveys
Establish legal property boundaries, resolve encroachment disputes, and reinstate lost marks using historical cadastral records.
How it works →Topographic surveys
Detailed contour and feature surveys for design, resource consents and construction planning on Dunedin's varied terrain.
How it works →Dunedin & Otago
Urban sections, lifestyle blocks, rural land. Forty years serving the region means we know the ground and the records.
Learn more →Boundary surveys
A boundary survey establishes the legal extent of your property. We use historic cadastral records, on-site evidence and licensed cadastral surveyor expertise to locate and mark boundary lines with precision and defensibility.
Boundary work resolves fence disputes, confirms encroachment, supports subdivision planning, and provides the certainty you need before building, selling or dividing land. Every report is backed by New Zealand's cadastral regulations and forty years of local Dunedin survey records.
Topographic surveys
A topographic survey captures the shape and features of your land: contours, levels, buildings, fences, vegetation, drains and services. Architects use them for site design; builders use them for construction planning; and resource consent applications rely on them.
Dunedin's terrain is often steep and complex. A detailed topo survey means designers and builders understand the ground before they commit to plans—avoiding costly surprises and ensuring consents that reflect reality.
How a survey works
From initial assessment to final report, we walk you through each step in plain language.
Site & record research
We review your property details, historical cadastral records, title information and any existing survey data. This groundwork shapes what we'll look for on site.
On-site survey visit
Our licensed surveyors visit your property with precision instruments. We measure boundaries, capture contours, locate features, and gather the field evidence that backs every report.
Office processing
We process measurements, draft plans and check everything against records and regulations. Quality and accuracy are never rushed.
Delivery & plain-English report
You receive a professional plan and a report written so architects, builders and landowners actually understand it. No jargon, just clarity and confidence.
Turnaround depends on site complexity and current workload. We'll give you a realistic timeframe when we discuss your project.
Serving Dunedin & Otago
For four decades, Meridian Survey Co has worked on every kind of land in the region: urban Dunedin sections, lifestyle blocks in the surrounding districts, and rural land across Otago. We know the terrain, the records, and the people.
Urban & suburban
Boundary clarification, infill subdivision, and topographic surveys for inner-city and suburban sites.
Lifestyle & rural
Large-scale boundary work, rural subdivision, and contour surveys on steep and varied terrain.
Backed by records
Forty years of Dunedin cadastral knowledge. Every survey rests on deep local history and professional expertise.