What is a Survey Peg?
A survey peg is a marker placed by a professional surveyor to indicate a property boundary corner. In VIC, survey pegs are typically wooden stakes, galvanised iron pipes, or concrete blocks placed at each corner of your property.
They define the legal boundary of your land.
Can You Remove Survey Pegs in VIC?
No, it is illegal to intentionally remove or damage survey marks in VIC. Under the Surveying Act 2004 (VIC), removing, damaging, or interfering with survey marks can result in fines up to $5,500.
Survey marks are legal documents defining property boundaries.
What If Your Survey Pegs Are Missing?
If your survey pegs are missing, you need a professional surveyor to re-establish the boundary marks. This typically costs $600-$1,500 depending on how many marks need replacing and the complexity of the boundary.
The surveyor will research the original survey and place new marks.
Types of Survey Marks in VIC
Common survey marks in VIC include:
- Wooden pegs (temporary boundary markers)
- Galvanised iron (GI) pipes (permanent boundary marks)
- Concrete blocks or posts
- Star pickets with identification discs
- Drill holes or lead plugs in concrete
State Survey Marks (SSM) are reference points used by surveyors.
Is Your Fence on the Boundary?
Not necessarily. Fences are often built slightly inside the boundary, and survey pegs may have been placed offset from the true corner.
A fence being near a peg doesn't guarantee it's exactly on the boundary. Only a professional surveyor can confirm the true boundary position.