What Kenyon Wilson does

Kenyon Wilson is a privately held professional land surveying and development consulting partnership headquartered in Duncan, British Columbia. Founded in 1988 by Robin Kenyon through the acquisition of a local practice and partnership with Michael Hanson, the firm now operates with approximately five staff, including two BC Land Surveyors (BCLS) partners — Allen Cox and David Symonds — and technical manager Joe Kinrade. The firm is one of a small number of BC practices holding Canada Lands Surveyor (CLS) commission capability, enabling it to perform surveys on federal lands including Indian Reserves.

The firm's core services span seven lines: legal surveys (boundary demarcation, subdivisions, rights-of-way, strata), resource surveys (timber-harvest boundary marking), First Nations surveys (reserve resurveys and treaty settlement surveys), GNSS/GPS surveys (satellite-based positioning), construction engineering layout, topographic surveys and site planning, and development consulting (subdivision, rezoning, and permitting). Underlying technology is GNSS/GPS hardware and standard survey plan drafting tools; the firm files plans with the Land Titles Office and Office of the Surveyor General for legal protection. The technology differentiator is precision positioning and regulatory filing capability rather than any proprietary software platform.

Kenyon Wilson operates a sales-led, project-based professional services model, generating revenue on a quote-by-project basis across Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, and coastal and interior BC. Customer segments are diversified across First Nations communities (e.g., Ditidaht First Nation, Toquaht Nation), local and provincial government agencies, resource corporations, contractors, developers, and property owners. Demand is generated through direct relationships, professional association memberships, community involvement, and repeat business, with no digital marketing or self-serve channels. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is established through phone inquiries and online quote requests.

Name

Kenyon Wilson

Legal name

Kenyon Wilson

Website

https://kenyonwilson.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kenyon Wilson is a privately held BC land surveying and development consulting partnership headquartered in Duncan, BC. With BCLS and Canada Lands Surveyor commissions, it serves First Nations, resource companies, contractors, developers, and government clients across Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, and coastal and interior BC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Land Surveying Services

NAICS

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate Development & Feasibility Advisory (Highest-and-Best-Use, Entitlements Support) (BPAJANAC)

Keywords

• Land surveying services
• Development consulting
• Legal boundary surveys
• GNSS GPS surveys
• Construction layout

Headquarters

HQ city

Duncan

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Land Surveying Services: Kenyon Wilson generates revenue through providing professional land surveying and development consulting services including legal surveys, resource surveys, GNSS/GPS surveys, construction layout, topographic surveys, and development consulting. Revenue is generated on a project basis through quotes and estimates for specific surveying work.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Kenyon Wilson is a mid-sized professional services firm providing land surveying and development consulting across Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, coastal and interior BC. Its core offerings include legal surveys (boundary demarcation, subdivisions, rights-of-way, easements, strata), resource surveys (timber boundary marking), First Nations surveys on Canada Lands including Indian Reserves, GNSS/GPS positioning surveys, construction engineering layout, topographic surveys and site planning, and development consulting for rezoning, permitting, and subdivisions. Services are delivered by BCLS- and CLS-credentialed partners on a quote-based, project-by-project basis.

Product overview

Kenyon Wilson is a mid-sized land surveying and development consulting firm offering a unified suite of professional services. The core offerings consist of Legal Surveys (boundary demarcation, subdivisions, rights-of-way), Resource Surveys (timber harvesting boundary marking), First Nations Surveys (Canada Lands including Indian Reserves), GNSS/GPS Surveys (satellite positioning technology), Construction Engineering Layout, Topographic Surveys & Site Planning, and Development Consultants. These services are delivered by a team of BC Land Surveyors and Canada Lands Surveyors serving Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, coastal and interior BC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Legal Surveys Legal surveys that demarcate ownership of, or rights in land, including surveys and plans for subdivisions, rights-of-way, easements, covenants, road dedication, strata condominiums, Provincial Crown Land dispositions, and legal surveys on Canada (Federal) Lands including Indian Reserves. Filings are made with the Land Titles Office and Office of the Surveyor General for legal protection.
• Resource Surveys Surveying services to the resource sector aiding companies and individuals practicing responsible resource management, specializing in boundary marking for timber harvesting with extensive experience throughout British Columbia's coastline.
• First Nations Surveys Surveys on lands administered by the federal government, including Indian Reserves. Specializes in re-surveying 'lost' reserves originally surveyed over 100 years ago, and provides development management consulting, treaty settlement surveys, and land management regime support.
• GNSS/GPS Surveys Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) surveys for accurate positioning of points on the earth's surface, used for survey control for legal and other surveys, geo-referencing survey plans, and real-time topographic and layout surveys.
• Construction Engineering Layout Survey layout services for contractors ensuring projects run smoothly in accordance with approved designs, ranging from single-family residences to multi-family developments, commercial buildings, and high-precision industrial alignment, including road construction and subdivision infrastructure.
• Topographic Surveys & Site Planning Surveys illustrating physical attributes of land including contours, trees, watercourses, and man-made features, used for designing buildings, roads, and subdivisions in development and construction projects.
• Development Consultants Advisory and application services for development processes, including Agricultural Land Reserve requirements, local government and Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure applications for re-zoning, permitting and subdivision, with presentation materials and support for public meetings and hearings.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Association of BC Land SurveyorscoreOthersProfessional association membership providing industry credentials and standards for BC Land Surveyors. Firm partners Allen Cox and David Symonds serve as active committee members.
• Association of Canada Land SurveyorscoreOthersNational professional association for Canada Lands Surveyors. Required for performing surveys on federal lands including Indian Reserves.
• Land Title and Survey AuthoritycoreOthersProvincial authority for land title and survey records. Kenyon Wilson files surveys and plans with this authority for legal protection.
• Professional Land Surveyors CanadaminorOthersNational professional organization for land surveyors in Canada.
• Cowichan Valley Regional DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for various regional projects including Cowichan Sportsplex. Firm team member Joe Kinrade serves on CVRD Area D Advisory Planning Committee as vice-Chair.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Westmar Consultants: BC-based engineering and surveying firm providing land development, construction layout, and subdivision services. Competes directly with Kenyon Wilson for private developer and municipal clients in BC.
• Polaris Land Surveying: BC-based land surveying firm providing legal surveys, construction layout, and topographic surveys. Closely comparable in scope and target market to Kenyon Wilson, serving Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland.
• McElhanney: BC-based surveying, engineering, and geomatics firm with broad service portfolio including legal surveys, GIS, and construction layout. Largest and most established peer to Kenyon Wilson, competing for the same government, developer, and resource-sector clients across BC.
• GeoVerra: One of Canada's largest geomatics firms offering surveying, mapping, and geospatial services across western Canada. Operates in overlapping BC geographies with a similar mix of legal, construction, and resource-sector survey work.
• Core Geomatics: Western Canadian surveying and geomatics firm with significant oil & gas, construction, and municipal survey work. Comparable to Kenyon Wilson in project-based surveying and GNSS/GPS-enabled services.
• Allnorth Consultants: Western Canadian engineering and surveying firm serving resource, infrastructure, and industrial clients. Overlaps with Kenyon Wilson in resource-sector boundary marking and construction layout services.
• TULLOCH: Canadian multi-disciplinary firm offering surveying, engineering, and environmental services with strong presence in Ontario and Western Canada. Comparable to Kenyon Wilson in surveying and development consulting capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Stantec: Global design and engineering consultancy with Canadian surveying, planning, and development consulting services. Provides similar end services to Kenyon Wilson but at vastly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• WSP Global: Global professional services firm with a sizable Canadian surveying and geomatics practice. Competes with Kenyon Wilson indirectly on large municipal and infrastructure projects but serves a far broader market.
• ISL Engineering and Land Services: Western Canadian engineering, surveying, and planning consultancy with broader scope than Kenyon Wilson. Overlaps in municipal surveying, subdivision, and development consulting but operates at materially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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