Their fence, wall, extension or hedge encroaches on your land and they won't accept it.
Get help with encroachment →Planning an extension, new fence or build — and want certainty before you start.
Book a pre-build survey →You've been accused of encroaching and want an independent, impartial opinion.
Get independent advice →A boundary survey is an independent examination of your title deeds, the Land Registry title plan, historical mapping and the physical evidence on the ground — fences, walls, hedges and markers — to establish precisely where the legal line between two properties runs. It's the foundation for resolving almost every kind of neighbour boundary dispute, whether you're dealing with an encroachment, planning new building work, or defending against a claim made against you.
Boundary issues rarely look the same twice. A fence rebuilt slightly off its original line, a title plan that doesn't match reality, an extension that clips a shared boundary, or an outright dispute over where land ownership actually ends — each needs a slightly different approach, but all start from the same place: an accurate, independent determination of the legal boundary by a RICS-accredited surveyor.
Under the Land Registration Act 2002, a title plan shows only the "general" position of a boundary — not its precise legal line. This is why physical features on the ground and historic deeds matter so much in any dispute.
A neighbour who occupies land they reasonably believe is theirs for 10 years or more (registered land) may apply to have it registered in their name. Challenging an encroachment early is the clearest defence against a future claim.
Where a boundary is genuinely unclear or contested, HM Land Registry can formally "determine" and fix it on the title register — the strongest, most permanent form of certainty available to either party.
Building work on or near a shared wall or boundary is governed separately by the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, regardless of where the legal line falls. Many cases involve both a boundary question and a party wall notice.
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If a neighbour's fence, wall or extension has crossed onto your land, that's an encroachment. If you're planning new building work and want certainty first, that's a pre-build confirmation. If you've been accused of crossing the line yourself, that's a dispute you need to respond to. Use the three cards above, or call us and we'll tell you in minutes.
No. A property survey (such as a Homebuyer Report) assesses the condition of a building. A boundary survey is entirely different — it establishes the precise legal line of ownership between two properties, based on deeds, title plans and physical evidence.
Most standalone boundary surveys are completed within a few weeks of instruction. Where mediation or a formal HM Land Registry determination is needed afterwards, the full process can take longer — we'll give you a realistic timeline at the outset.
Our fees start from a fixed £1,050 for a single boundary line, with clear, no-surprises pricing agreed upfront after a short, free discussion about your situation.
We act for clients across Central, North, East, South and West London, Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Surrey, Kent and the wider South East, and welcome instructions nationwide.
The six stages of resolving a dispute, and where each one usually ends.
Read the guide →A neighbour has built over your boundary.
Read more →Confirm your exact line before you build.
Read more →Accused of encroaching? What to do next.
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