Warrington and the North West

Know exactly where your fences and walls sit on the ground

Accurate measured boundary surveys and fence line set-out for homes across the North West. Clear drawings, prices shown up front, a short visit.

Fixed prices from £295 inc VAT. No-obligation quote before you book.

  • Survey-grade GNSS and total station
  • PDF and DWG drawings
  • Prices inc VAT, shown up front
Plan drawing of two neighbouring gardens, showing the existing fence and a dashed line agreed between neighbours, set out with survey points A, B and C.
  • 20+ years precision setting-out experience
  • Survey-grade GNSS and total station equipment
  • Public liability insured
  • CAA-registered drone operator
  • Limited company Registered in England & Wales, company no. 07521425
Services and prices

Clear prices. Pick a package and book.

Most people like to see costs before they pick up the phone, so here they are. All prices include VAT and cover a typical house and garden within 40 miles of Warrington. Tell us about your property and we confirm a fixed, no-obligation price before anything is booked.

Fence line set-out

from £295 inc VAT

Best for: new fences, walls and hedges set out from your deeds or Land Registry title plan.

We overlay your deeds or Land Registry title plan onto our accurate site survey, work out where the boundary shown on your plan falls on the ground, and mark the line with pegs or paint so your fencer can build to it.

  • Pegs or paint marks to the line shown on your deeds or title plan
  • Also from a developer's plot plan or an agreed boundary plan
  • Usually under an hour on site, with a short PDF record and photos
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Boundary evidence pack

from £795 inc VAT

Best for: neighbours who want one neutral, measured record to talk from.

A calm first step before solicitors, and the cost can be split between you.

  • Everything in the measured survey
  • Overlay of any deed or conveyance plans you supply
  • Photo record, short factual note and a drone aerial with the measured lines overlaid
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Drone aerial add-on, from £95 inc VAT. Aerial photos of your boundary, or an aerial image with the survey drawn over it. Flown by a CAA-registered operator, with care for neighbours' privacy.

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Compare what's included

IncludedSet-out
from £295
Measured survey
from £495
Evidence pack
from £795
Site visit with survey-grade equipmentYesYesYes
Fence line marked with pegs or paintYesAsk usAsk us
Fences, walls, hedges and buildings measured–YesYes
Title plan overlay (indicative best fit)–YesYes
Overlay of deed or conveyance plans you supply––Yes
Photo recordYes–Yes
Short factual note––Yes
Drone aerial with measured lines overlaidAdd-onAdd-onYes
What you receivePDF recordPDF and DWG drawingPDF and DWG drawing, photos and note
Joint instruction with your neighbour, one drawing for bothAsk usAsk usYes

Prices are VAT inclusive and cover a typical house and garden within 40 miles of Warrington. Larger, longer or more complex boundaries are priced before we book, so there are no surprises. We measure what is on the ground and show how it compares with your title plan. We do not decide where the legal boundary is. See the FAQ below.

Who it's for

Made for homes, gardens and the people who work on them

Homeowners

Replacing a fence, building a wall or extension, or just want to know how your fences line up with your title plan.

Neighbours agreeing a line

Already agreed where the new fence goes? We can set that line out too, so you both see the same marks and nobody has to guess.

Fencers and landscapers

Get the line set out before you dig, with a short photo record for your customer and your files.

Solicitors and surveyors

Need an accurate measured drawing of the site as it stands? We supply PDF and DWG files for your own advice.

How it works

Three simple steps to booked

  1. Tell us what you need

    Fill in the short form below, or call us. A few details about the property and the boundary, plus photos or your title plan if you have them, help us price it properly.

  2. We send a fixed price

    You get a fixed, no-obligation price based on your details. The ‘from’ prices above are where most homes start, so you know the ballpark before you ask.

  3. Book a date

    Happy with the price? Pick a date that suits you. Set-out jobs are paid in full to book (or the balance on site before we leave); surveys need a 50% deposit, with the balance due before your drawings are sent. Most visits take one to two hours, and drawings usually follow within five working days.

Paying is simple: set-out is paid in full when booking or on the day before we leave; surveys are a 50% deposit to book, balance before your drawings are sent. Need us sooner than 14 days? See cancelling and short-notice visits.

What you get

A clear drawing anyone can read

Your measured survey drawing is prepared on our own drawing sheet and supplied as a PDF to view or print, and a DWG file for architects, fencers or other professionals.

  • A scaled plan of your fences, walls, hedges and buildings as they stand today
  • Your title plan overlaid as an indicative best fit, clearly labelled
  • Key dimensions and survey points, so lines can be found again on the ground
  • A legend, scale bar and notes on what was measured
  • Photos of the boundary features, with the evidence pack and set-out

Have these to hand

  • Your HM Land Registry title plan, if you have it (available from GOV.UK for a small fee)
  • Any older deed or conveyance plans
  • For a set-out: your deeds or title plan, or a developer's plot plan or agreed boundary plan
  • A few photos of the boundary

Email them to enquiries@dacboundarysurveys.co.uk. Don't worry if you have none of them; we can still help.

Why DAC Boundary Surveys

Precise, practical and local

Our qualified site engineers and surveyors bring over 20 years of precision setting-out experience on construction sites. DAC Boundary Surveys is the homeowner service of D A C Site Engineering Limited.

Engineering-grade kit

Survey-grade GNSS and total station equipment, the same tools used to set out new buildings and roads.

Over 20 years' experience

You deal directly with the people who do the survey, from first call to final drawing.

Fast, short visits

Most surveys take one to two hours on site, with drawings usually within five working days.

Prices you can see

Every package shows a ‘from’ price including VAT, and you get a fixed price before you book.

Aerial evidence

Optional drone photos with the measured lines overlaid make the drawing easy for anyone to understand.

Honest about our role

We provide measured facts, not legal opinions, and will tell you when you need a solicitor or chartered surveyor instead.

What we do

  • Measure existing fences, walls, hedges and buildings
  • Overlay your title plan for comparison
  • Set out a fence line from your deeds, title plan, or another plan you supply
  • Provide factual survey evidence for discussion, mediation or your solicitor

What we don't do

  • Decide where the legal boundary is or who owns land
  • Act as an expert witness in court
  • Prepare determined boundary applications on our own
  • Give legal advice
Coverage

Areas we cover

Based in Fearnhead, Warrington. Our ‘from’ prices apply within 40 miles. Further afield, just ask and we will agree a price for travel.

  • Warrington
  • St Helens
  • Wigan
  • Widnes and Runcorn
  • Leigh
  • Manchester
  • Liverpool
  • Bolton
  • Stockport
  • Chester
  • Wirral
  • Northwich
  • Crewe
  • Macclesfield
  • Preston
  • Southport
  • Blackburn
  • Cheshire
  • Greater Manchester
  • Merseyside
  • Lancashire
FAQ

Common questions

How much will my survey cost?

Our prices start from £295 for a fence line set-out, £495 for a measured boundary survey and £795 for a boundary evidence pack, all including VAT. The drone aerial add-on is from £95. These cover a typical house and garden within 40 miles of Warrington. Send us a few details and we will confirm a fixed, no-obligation price before you book.

What affects the price?

Mainly the length and number of boundaries, how overgrown or hard to reach they are, how far you are from Warrington and which drawings you need. That is why the form asks a few simple questions: it lets us give you a fixed price rather than an estimate.

How do I pay?

Fence line set-out is paid in full when you book, or the balance on the day before we leave site. For measured surveys and evidence packs, a 50% deposit books your date and the balance is due before your drawings are sent. We confirm the full fixed price in writing before you pay anything.

Can I cancel, and can you come out at short notice?

Because you book with us by phone or online, you normally have 14 days to change your mind and cancel. Most of our jobs are short notice, so if you would like us to visit within those 14 days, we will ask you to confirm in writing that you are happy for us to start early. If you then cancel after work has started, you pay only for the work done so far.

How long does it take?

A fence line set-out is usually under an hour on site. A measured survey usually takes one to two hours on site, and your drawing usually follows within five working days.

Do I need to be at home?

We need access to your property, but you do not need to be there the whole time. We work from your side of the boundary unless your neighbour is happy to give us access. For a set-out, we work out the line from your deeds, title plan or another plan you supply.

Can you mark my boundary from my title plan?

Yes. We overlay your deeds or Land Registry title plan onto our accurate site survey, work out where the boundary shown on your plan falls on the ground, and mark the line with pegs or paint so your fencer can build to it. We can also set out from a developer's plot plan or an agreed boundary plan. Title plans show a general boundary rather than the exact legal line, so if a boundary is in dispute we'd recommend a solicitor or chartered surveyor.

Will a survey settle a disagreement with my neighbour?

A survey on its own does not decide anything legally. What it does give you both is one accurate, neutral picture of what is on the ground and how it compares with the title plans, which is often a calmer place to start a conversation, mediation or a solicitor's advice.

Are you chartered surveyors?

No. We are measured survey specialists, not chartered surveyors, and we are not members of RICS. Our qualified engineers have over 20 years of experience and use survey-grade equipment every day. If your situation needs a chartered surveyor's opinion, we will tell you, and our drawings can be used by them.

Can you decide where the legal boundary is?

No. Where a legal boundary lies is a matter of law and evidence, such as your deeds and their history. We measure what is on the ground and show how it compares with your title plan. If you need a decision about the legal boundary, speak to a solicitor or a chartered surveyor who specialises in boundaries. Our measured drawing can be a useful, lower-cost first step for them.

Doesn't my title plan show the exact boundary?

Usually not. HM Land Registry title plans show general boundaries only, and HM Land Registry advises against scaling exact measurements from them. That is why our drawings show the title plan as an indicative best fit only.

Can my neighbour and I share the cost?

Yes. The boundary evidence pack can be instructed jointly, with one neutral drawing that both households receive and the fee split between you.

I'm putting up a garden wall, not a fence. Is there anything else to know?

A new masonry wall on or up to the boundary can need a notice to your neighbour under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Timber fences and hedges are not covered by the Act. Check the GOV.UK party wall guidance or ask a party wall surveyor before you build.

Do you fly over my neighbour's garden?

Only with care. We keep the drone over your property and the boundary strip where possible, avoid filming people, and talk to neighbours first. Footage is handled under UK GDPR, as set out in our privacy notice.

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Get your fixed price and book

Tell us about the property and the boundary. The more you can tell us, the more accurately we can give you a fixed, no-obligation price. We aim to reply within one working day.

  1. Tell us what you need
  2. We send a fixed, no-obligation price
  3. Book a date (set-out paid in full, surveys 50% deposit)

Photos or a title plan help us price accurately. Email them to enquiries@dacboundarysurveys.co.uk after sending the form. You can buy a copy of your title plan from GOV.UK for a small fee.

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Got photos or a title plan? Email them to enquiries@dacboundarysurveys.co.uk after sending. We use these details only to reply to your enquiry and prepare a quote. See our privacy notice.

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