Canterbury Land Surveyors

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Canterbury Land Surveyors?

Make your project in Christchurch a success with input from our expert land surveyor services. As experienced and licensed land surveyors in Christchurch, we possess the knowledge and skills to carry out land surveys for Consultants, Developers, Builders, Property owners, and Local Council.

We’re specialist surveyors who know when to collaborate and how to deliver. Trusted across a wide range of projects, we combine proven techniques with modern technology to ensure accurate results and fast turnarounds.

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What Sets Us Apart

Expert Surveying

Decades of combined experience

Precision & Accuracy

Trusted by architects and engineer

Strong Industry Network

Access to contractors, suppliers
and Council contacts

Comprehensive Support

From concept to completion

Key Local Contacts

Sheldon McGuire

Licensed Cadastral Surveyor | BSurv (Dist.) | AM+SNZ

Sheldon is a specialist cadastral surveyor. He is one of the team’s Licensed Cadastral Surveyors and holds a Bachelor of Surveying with Distinction from the University of Otago.

Sheldon’s expertise includes Subdivision, Land Development and Legalisations, with a detailed background in Geodetic, Engineering, and Topographical Surveying.

Being from the Chatham Islands, Sheldon is passionate about people and their connection to land. He loves engaging with his clients to understand their needs, and utilising emerging technologies to resolve complex surveys.

Get in touch with Sheldon to discuss how Definition Surveying can assist with your project.

sheldon.mcguire@definition.nz

027 237 7327

National Leadership

David Stiven

Licensed Cadastral Surveyor | BSurv

David is a Licensed Cadastral Surveyor and proven leader with a strong track record in managing people, projects, and performance across the surveying and land development sector. With a Bachelor of Surveying and a New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil), he combines technical depth with strategic oversight.

As a hands-on leader, David is passionate about building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and client focus. His approach to project delivery is grounded in collaboration, clear communication, and a relentless drive to get the best outcome — for clients and team members alike.

Whether guiding large-scale developments or mentoring emerging professionals, David brings a steady hand and a clear vision to every challenge.

Get in touch with David to discuss how Definition Surveying can support your goals.

david.stiven@definition.nz

021 920 404

Featured Sectors

Property Developers

Supporting subdivision planning, land development and structured delivery for developers managing growth projects.

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Rural Landowners & Farmers

Supporting rural subdivision, boundary clarity and long-term land planning for rural property owners.

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Our Services

From boundary and subdivision surveys to construction, UAV and infrastructure support, we deliver accurate surveying services tailored to residential, rural, commercial and development projects across New Zealand.

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Our Services

When Council needs to know that a building is in the right place in terms of the legal boundary we are the trusted experts. We can set out the building so that it is built in the right place and then verify it once the boxing is completed and the foundation is ready to pour.

We locate the old pegs and verify them. We can indicate the boundary location so things can be built in the right place. If there are any issues with the boundaries we can reinstate the boundary positions and submit plans to Land Information New Zealand as Licensed Cadastral Surveyors.

We carry out topo surveys during the planning and feasibility study phase of projects. This detailed survey provides essential data and 3D models of the terrain such as rivers, streams, wetlands, and existing infrastructure like roads and pipelines to facilitate accurate planning and design.

When changes to boundaries are required we are the team to talk to. We complete Land Transfer surveys and Legalisation surveys to update and adjust boundaries.

We specialise in Topographical Surveys for infrastructure projects. We provide a digital representation of the real world. We can deliver a digital file that can be used for design.

Testimonials

Sheldon did an excellent job providing a topographical survey of our section we plan to build on. The survey was completed promptly and contained lots of useful additional detail.

– Daniel Murtagh

An excellent company to deal with, I was most impressed with their professionalism and customer service, a friendly knowledgeable team.

– Jason Tobin

Sheldon was extremely helpful and prompt with the service required. He worked in with us when we needed to reschedule and was available at our convenience. Very thorough and polite. Would certainly recommend this company.

– LeeAnne Fuller

Sheldon is a pleasure to work with, very professional and available at short notice. Thanks Definition Canterbury.

– ParkLife

Great prompt and professional surveying services. Would recommend!

– Guy Dooney

I’ve used Definition for the subdivision of two properties and couldn’t be happier with the service. From start to finish, everything was handled professionally and efficiently. The step-by-step explanation of the process was excellent and made a complex job easy to understand. Communication throughout was really good, clear, timely, and proactive at every stage. I’d highly recommend Definition to anyone looking for a reliable, knowledgeable surveyor who actually delivers.

– Eldon Megaw

Very great to work with, thorough in their approach.

– Allie

Great comms, friendly, personable, competent, timely. The job ended up being a bit more complicated than fix-price quoted, but Sheldon was open with his comms and we were happy with the outcome - with a fair variation.

– James Gunn

Great communication went the extra mile for three owners who were having a boundary issue with a property developer. Was able to come at short notice.

– James

Sheldon came and did a boundary survey for our school. Firstly, their quote was good and communication excellent. The job was completed promptly, and we were left with not only boundary pegs but photos of their position. This was a good idea because within a few days two markers had been removed. Friendly, professional, efficient. Highly recommend.

– Philip Williams

Top-quality service. Would definitely recommend Sheldon and the guys from Definition. Cheers

– Jason Megaw

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  • Ground Floor, 14 Hazeldean Road, Addington, 8024

Sheldon McGuire

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