About
Kerr & Potvin Inc. is a professional land surveying and geospatial consulting firm . Founded by Ontario Land Surveyors Brian Kerr and Luke Potvin, we bring over 40 years of combined experience to Eastern Ontario.
We provide single-source surveying and consulting services that make property boundaries, opportunities, and constraints easier to understand. Our clients include homeowners, municipalities, lawyers, realtors, and developers dealing with:
Division of estate properties or severances
Right-of-way status
Boundary uncertainties
Mapping and graphic illustrations for development or construction
Our services are delivered with transparency, precision, and the goal of helping our clients enhance the value of their property.
What We Do
At Kerr & Potvin Inc., we begin by conducting complete research of title records and boundary information to gain a thorough understanding of each property. We then recommend practical, best-practice solutions to address any property-related issues identified during this process. Our team engages in legal land surveying to confirm existing boundaries or establish new ones, while also coordinating with municipal approval agencies when required.
We work closely with planners, engineers, and lawyers to address matters related to zoning, bylaws, and other legislation, and we can provide support in the event of litigation. For property owners pursuing severances, we can manage the entire process—research, application preparation, coordination with professionals, completion of the final Reference Plan, and registration with the Land Registry Office.
When a new house or building is planned, we conduct detailed field surveys and prepare location plans to ensure the proposed structure complies with applicable bylaws and restrictions. For site grading, drainage planning, or design purposes, we complete topographic surveys showing elevations, grades, and important site features in accurate relation to property boundaries.
The Problems We Solve
Surveying in rural areas—farmland, undeveloped land, and small municipalities—often presents unique challenges. Older records may be incomplete, unclear, or inconsistent with what is physically on the ground. This can cause uncertainty over property boundaries, access rights, and ownership.
We also help resolve:
Cottage area disputes involving rights-of-way and access to shared docks or beaches
Family estate divisions affected by modern bylaw requirements
Municipal road ownership issues where public, private, and right-of-way designations are unclear
In these cases, we prepare existing-conditions surveys to provide lawyers, planners, and municipalities with certified information and recommendations to resolve conflicts.
Why Choose Kerr & Potvin?
Deep local knowledge in Carleton Place, the Ottawa Valley, and Eastern Ontario
Direct access to Ontario Land Surveyors—your survey is performed and certified by a licensed professional
Responsive service with open, timely communication
Commitment to innovation, using GPS, total stations, drones, and modern workflows to deliver precise results
Personalized approach that adapts to the unique conditions of every property
Whether you are a homeowner planning a severance, a municipality managing infrastructure, or a developer needing legal surveys, Kerr & Potvin Inc. is here to help you move forward—precisely
