HinterLand Surveying & Geomatics Inc. provides land and property surveys, legal services in Trail

Established in 1994, HinterLand Surveying & Geomatics Inc. are providers of land and property services in Trail. Although working primarily in the West Kootenay region, they have successfully completed over 6,000 projects located across British Columbia. Their past clients have included federal, provincial and municipal governments, corporate clientele and private citizens.

Some of the company’s services include legal surveys for provincial and federal lands, topographic and site surveys, land development, and building layout and certification.

Staffed by commissioned surveyors and certified technical staff, HinterLand Surveying & Geomatics Inc. provides efficient and professional survey services using the latest technology. The company utilizes data-capture equipment, including GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) and RTK (real-time kinematic positioning) systems, UAV drone technology, and robotic total stations. A typical field crew is fully equipped with a 4x4 truck, reflectorless EDM total station with internal data collection, and a laptop.

Need the services of a land surveyor?

Our skilled and professional staff would be happy to discuss your project. Give HinterLand Surveying & Geomatics Inc. in Trail a call—250-364-1444.

Five-star reviews of HinterLand Surveying & Geomatics Inc.

“After 21 years of being a developer in Rossland, Milos and his crew have been one of few reliable professional people I have dealt with. Their knowledge of council requirements and land titles office has been invaluable and their service is always prompt, with costs in line with quotes.” ~ Robert

“Great company, would definitely recommend it.” ~ Angela

What kind of services does this Trail-based land survey company perform?

A land surveyor provides expertise within all areas of land and space measurement. In British Columbia, their services are governed by provincial statutes. HinterLand Surveying & Geomatics in Trail has over 27 years of experience and has completed thousands of successful projects for their clients. Our services include:

• Cadastral legal surveys: This type of legal survey involves the measurement, placement, title descriptions and/or re-establishment of legal boundaries on both private and Crown land, including mineral claims. This may include land (above or below the surface), water and air space.

• Topographical surveys: Generally used for design of subdivisions, roads, ditching and residential planning purposes, this type of survey involves ground features, elevations and contours. The survey may also include details such as buildings, fences, roads, available utility services, land use and improvements.

• Control surveys: Control surveys often serve as the starting point of many different types of development projects. They are carried out to place or fix a scale for photogrammetric mapping, often utilizing GPS technology. They are also used in mine construction and routing of highways and transmission lines.

• Site planning, subdivision design and consulting: A land surveyor is fully qualified to carry out subdivision design and all matters of parcel division in accordance with local, provincial and/or regional zoning and development bylaws.

Buying real estate? Why obtaining the services of a property surveyor is an integral part of the process

Building location surveys have been widely and commonly used for over 40 years in B.C. as part of a real estate transaction. Performed for the purpose of verifying building placement setbacks within and on a lot, it is usually undertaken on the instructions of a lawyer or notary. If encroachments or zoning placement problems are found on the property, these issues can be resolved before completing the real estate purchase. The benefit and importance of obtaining a building location certificate is a safeguard to the investor.

HinterLand Surveying & Geomatics has almost 30 years of experience performing property surveys for the public and private sectors.

What is geomatics? Answers from West Kootenay-based HinterLand Surveying & Geomatics Inc.

Geomatics is the discipline of gathering, storing, processing and delivering spatially referenced information. It encompasses the fields of surveying, mapping, remote sensing (LiDAR or HDS Scanning), photogrammetry, hydrography, global positioning systems (GPS) and geographic information systems (GIS).

HinterLand Surveying & Geomatics in Trail employs a range of engineers, land surveyors and technicians skilled in technology disciplines. The owner of the company, Milos Hinterberger, holds commissions as a Canada Lands Surveyor and as a British Columbia Land Surveyor. He is also a member of the Land Surveyors’ Association of Washington State, the Canadian Institute of Geomatics and the Project Management Institute.

Services and products offered by HinterLand Surveying & Geomatics Inc.

• Site planning, subdivision design and consulting
• Survey and property law
• Topographical surveys
• Control surveys
• Cadastral legal surveys
• Building location certificates
• Advanced geomatics