Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Land Surveying Partner on the Sunshine Coast
Strait Land Surveying Inc. was established in 2013 with a legacy rooted in over four decades of combined experience from our predecessors. We specialize in legal and engineering land survey services, serving homeowners, contractors, engineering firms, and local government offices across the Sunshine Coast and neighboring islands of British Columbia. Our team of certified professionals, including Land Surveyors and Survey Technologists, upholds the high standards of survey work dating back to 1972. We provide comprehensive deliverables in both hard copy and digital formats, ensuring precision and reliability for every project. With expertise in boundary resolution, construction layout, and topographic surveys, we are committed to delivering exceptional service tailored to our clients' needs.Our office in Sechelt, BC, serves as a hub for maintaining historical survey documentation while embracing modern methodologies. We prioritize client satisfaction through transparent communication, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of local land challenges. Our team's extensive field experience, including projects like the East Toba & Montrose Creek Hydroelectric Project, reinforces our authority in the industry. We adhere to strict ethical and professional standards, ensuring trustworthiness in every survey conducted. Whether resolving complex boundary disputes or supporting development projects, we aim to be the trusted partner for all land surveying requirements.
Services
Legal Land Surveys
Engineering Surveys
Boundary Resolution
Construction Layout
Topographic Surveys
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined surveying expertise dating back to 1972.
- Our team includes certified Land Surveyors and experienced field technicians.
- We provide comprehensive digital and physical survey deliverables.
- Our local knowledge spans the unique terrain of the Sunshine Coast and islands.
- We maintain historical survey records for accurate, context-rich results.
Associations and certifications
- British Columbia Land Surveyors (BCLS)
Services
Legal Land Surveys
We conduct precise legal land surveys to establish property boundaries, resolve disputes, and support real estate transactions. Our work adheres to British Columbia Land Surveyor standards, ensuring defensible, court-recognized results. With historical records dating to 1972, we provide context for accurate boundary determinations.
Engineering Surveys
Our engineering surveys support infrastructure and development projects with topographic mapping, site planning, and construction layout. We collaborate with contractors and engineers to ensure compliance with municipal regulations and project specifications across the Sunshine Coast and islands.
Boundary Resolution
We specialize in resolving complex boundary disputes using historical data, field measurements, and legal documentation. Our team's expertise in Sunshine Coast terrain ensures accurate solutions for residential, commercial, and government clients.
Construction Layout
We provide construction layout services for residential and commercial developments, ensuring structures align with approved plans. Our field technicians use advanced technology to mark precise locations for foundations, utilities, and grading.
Topographic Surveys
Our topographic surveys map natural and man-made features, including elevation changes, vegetation, and structures. These surveys support engineering designs, environmental assessments, and land development projects across diverse coastal and forested terrains.
People
Seamus Pope
Owner/Operator
Seamus Pope, a certified British Columbia Land Surveyor (BCLS #923), owns Strait Land Surveying Inc. He succeeded John Theed and Robert Allen, combining 40+ years of legacy experience with modern surveying practices.
Dave Horton
Land Surveyor in Training
Dave Horton is an articling Land Surveyor with a Geomatics Engineering Technology degree from BCIT. He specializes in boundary resolution and construction layout, transforming field data into client-ready deliverables.
Derek Inkster
Senior Field Technician
Derek Inkster, our senior field technician, has over 10 years of BC surveying experience. He specializes in legal boundary establishment and topographic surveys, having worked on major projects like the East Toba Hydroelectric Project.
Dan Fennings
Senior Crew Chief
Dan Fennings, with 30+ years of BC surveying experience, leads field operations. He excels in boundary resolution, construction surveys, and navigating challenging terrains across the Sunshine Coast.
Joel Stitt
Survey Technologist
Joel Stitt works on diverse projects as a survey technologist. He is pursuing his BCLS designation while gaining hands-on experience in fieldwork and boundary resolution under senior team members.
Questions
What services does Strait Land Surveying offer?
We provide legal land surveys, engineering surveys, boundary resolution, construction layout, and topographic surveys for residential, commercial, and government clients.
What areas do you serve?
We serve the Sunshine Coast, neighboring islands, and surrounding regions of British Columbia, including Sechelt, Gibsons, and Powell River.
How experienced is your team?
Our team combines over 40 years of legacy experience dating to 1972, with certified Land Surveyors and technicians trained in modern geomatics technology.
Can you handle complex boundary disputes?
Yes, we specialize in resolving complex boundary disputes using historical records, field measurements, and legal documentation to ensure accurate, defensible results.
What deliverables do you provide?
We offer both hard copy and digital deliverables, including survey plans, boundary reports, topographic maps, and construction layout documentation.
Reviews (2)
Gerald Shaffer
Nov 30, 2021
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Best in the business of surveying. With a legacy of Bob Allen this is the go to place for excellent service.
Gord Reid
Nov 05, 2016
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Derek & Ford showed up early, worked hard, were friendly, explained the process and answered all my questions patiently, had the right tools, and still finished ahead of schedule despite my on-the-fly additions to the scope of the job. Highly recommend Strait for your surveying needs!
