Boundary Dispute Expert Witness Reports

Boundary disagreements are among the most stubborn and emotionally charged property disputes in Canterbury and across the Home Counties. When a fence, wall, hedge or extension appears to cross a line, our panel of RICS chartered surveyors can act as your expert witness, producing an impartial, court-compliant report that establishes where the legal boundary truly lies.

What our boundary expert does

Your surveyor examines the property’s title plans, historic Ordnance Survey mapping, conveyance deeds, aerial imagery and physical features on the ground. By reconciling the documentary evidence with a measured site inspection, they form a reasoned opinion on the position of the boundary and the likely cause of any encroachment.

Reports that stand up in court

Every report is prepared in accordance with Part 35 of the Civil Procedure Rules and the RICS Practice Statement for surveyors acting as expert witnesses. That means the surveyor’s overriding duty is to the court or tribunal, not to the party paying the fee, which gives your evidence genuine weight in negotiation, mediation or litigation.

• Interpretation of title plans and registered boundaries
• Determination of the general boundary and, where instructed, the exact line
• Assessment of encroachment, adverse possession and boundary agreements
• Single Joint Expert appointments to share cost and speed resolution

Most boundary disputes settle once a credible independent opinion is on the table. Contact us to discuss instructing a boundary expert witness in Canterbury, London or the surrounding counties.