SVNG

What SVNG does

SVNG, operating under the legal name Speight, van Nostrand & Gibson Limited, is a privately held Ontario land surveying firm headquartered in Toronto. The firm traces its heritage to 1825 through the lineage of David Gibson, the first City Surveyor of Toronto (appointed 1834), and a parallel 1885 partnership formed by Thomas Bailey Speight and Colonel A.J. van Nostrand. The two predecessor firms amalgamated in 1972 and adopted the current name in January 1991, making SVNG one of the oldest continuously operating survey practices in Ontario.

The firm delivers a comprehensive suite of professional surveying and mapping services, including legal surveys, topographic and engineering surveys, subdivision and condominium surveys, monitoring and control surveys, construction layout, geodetic surveys, Surveyors Real Property Reports (SRPR), BOMA floor area certification, GIS services, and interior/exterior 3D laser scanning and modelling. Underlying technology comprises GPS/GNSS systems for large-scale surveys and terrestrial 3D laser scanners for detailed building documentation. Core technology differentiators cited are accuracy and precision, alongside access through a partnership to a digital warehouse of historical legal surveys maintained by Land Survey Records Inc.

SVNG operates a direct, sales-led professional services model, engaging clients project-by-project on a quote-based pricing structure. The customer base spans real estate developers and property owners (primary segment), institutional clients such as the Art Gallery of Ontario, Royal Ontario Museum, and Maple Leaf Gardens, and government agencies including historical work on the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations' Polaris Mapping Project. The firm is led by Principal David A. Wilton (BSc., O.L.S., O.L.I.P.), holds 11-50 employees, and serves clients across the Ontario region. Revenue, customer count, and financial details are not publicly disclosed.

Name

SVNG

Legal name

Speight, van Nostrand & Gibson Limited

Website

https://svng.on.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1825

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SVNG is a Toronto-based Ontario land surveying firm (founded 1825) providing legal, topographic, construction, geodetic, GIS, and 3D laser scanning services to developers, institutions, and government clients across Ontario.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Land Surveying and Mapping Services

NAICS

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Survey, Panel & Fieldwork Services (BPAHALAJ)

Keywords

• Land surveying services
• Geodetic surveys
• Topographic surveys
• 3D laser scanning
• Construction layout

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations

Revenue model

1. Professional Surveying Services: Project-based professional surveying services including legal surveys, topographic surveys, subdivision surveys, construction layout, and specialized 3D scanning services for clients in Toronto and across Ontario.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

SVNG delivers professional land surveying and mapping services in Ontario, including legal surveys, topographic/engineering surveys, subdivision and condominium surveys, monitoring and control surveys, construction layout, geodetic surveys, BOMA floor area certification, GIS services, Surveyors Real Property Reports (SRPR), and interior/exterior 3D scanning and modelling. The firm leverages GPS and 3D laser scanning technology alongside traditional surveying expertise to serve enterprise, institutional, and government clients.

Product overview

SVNG (Speight, van Nostrand & Gibson Limited) is an Ontario land surveying firm offering a comprehensive suite of surveying and mapping services. The firm provides traditional land surveying services including Legal Surveys, Topographic/Engineering Surveys, Subdivision and Condominium Surveys, Monitoring and Control Surveys, Construction Layout, Geodetic Surveys, and Surveyors Real Property Reports. The firm has expanded into technology-enabled services including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Floor Area Certification (BOMA Standards), and Interior/Exterior 3D Scanning and Modelling using laser scanners. The company utilizes GPS technology for large-scale surveys. This is a single-service business model with multiple specialized survey offerings rather than a software product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Legal Surveys

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30 Township Base Line and Meridian Surveys performed between 1885 and 1911
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Association of Ontario Land Surveyors (AOLS)coreOthersSelf-governing association responsible for licensing and governance of professional land surveyors in Ontario, in accordance with the Surveyors Act. Both firm founders held presidency positions (Colonel van Nostrand in 1908, Thomas Speight in 1912). Firm principal maintains current O.L.S. and O.L.I.P. licensing through this body.
• Professional Surveyors of CanadaminorOthersOrganization dedicated to building and enabling a strong multi-faceted community of surveying professionals committed to excellence. SVNG maintains membership and link to this national professional body.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Stantec Geomatics: Global engineering and design consultancy with a substantial geomatics and surveying practice operating across Canada. Overlaps with SVNG on surveying, GIS, and mapping services but as part of a much broader portfolio rather than a specialist firm.
• EXP Services Inc. Multi-disciplinary engineering and surveying firm operating across Canada with a surveying practice that includes legal, topographic, and construction layout services. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same service categories.
• WSP Global Geomatics: Major international engineering consultancy with a Canadian geomatics practice offering surveying, mapping, and GIS services. Comparable in the surveying service category but competes as a broad incumbent rather than a specialist Ontario firm.

Direct peers

• Aplin Martin: Canadian surveying, engineering, and planning firm with Ontario presence providing legal surveys, topographic mapping, and construction layout. Comparable in mid-sized professional services positioning and survey-led service portfolio.
• Tulloch Engineering: Ontario multi-disciplinary firm offering surveying, engineering, and geomatics services across the province. Comparable in combining traditional land surveying with GIS and mapping capabilities and serving institutional/government clients.
• R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited: Ontario engineering and surveying firm offering legal, topographic, and construction surveys alongside broader consulting. Comparable professional services model with significant Ontario municipal and government client overlap.
• Callon Dietz Inc. Ontario-based land surveying and mapping firm providing legal, cadastral, topographic, and construction layout services. Closely comparable in scale, geography (Ontario focus), and O.L.S.-led service model.
• JD Barnes Limited: One of Ontario's largest independent land surveying firms, offering legal, topographic, condominium, and construction surveys with multiple offices across the province. Directly comparable to SVNG in service mix and customer base, with broader geographic coverage.
• Krcmar Surveyors Ltd. Ontario-based land surveying firm providing legal, topographic, and construction surveys to developers, institutions, and government. Closely comparable as a small-to-mid Ontario surveying firm with similar service breadth.
• Trow Associates Inc. Canadian engineering and surveying firm with Ontario offices providing cadastral, topographic, and geodetic surveys. Comparable in combining professional surveying with broader consulting and serving similar institutional and developer clients.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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