Rigour & Precision

 

Precision is expected of all surveyors and engineers. But few have our extensive checking process. Measurements made by high precision equipment and analysis by experienced professionals, our meticulous systems and verifications are a kind of insurance for all our customers.

 

Exceptional Service

 

Our goal is to ensure that no customer has to expend effort to get what they need. Every team member at Van Harten will answer their phone or reply to an email when a customer reaches out. Our senior people are always reachable. Known for great service, we continuously evaluate and incorporate ways to make it even better.

 

Fast Response

 

Time is money for all our clients. Often big money. So we've designed our operations for rapid response and turnaround. We are well staffed so you don't have to wait. Complexity is routine. We specialize in navigating multi-step, multi-authority approval processes.

 

Clear Communications

 

In both surveying and engineering, there's no substitute for clear, concise designs, drawings, and reports. You can count on receiving highly polished documentation and precise verbal and written communications.

 

Full Transparency

 

With clients who don't understand approval processes, we make time to explain every step. You'll see the full picture in advance, including fees, so no money is wasted through inexperience.

 

Integrated Efficiency

 

By combining surveying, engineering, and planning, we are able to offer clients of all sizes the efficiency of having one firm handle all parts of a project. You avoid the time, cost, and inefficiency of working with multiple vendors.

 

Solutions Not Just Surveys

 

Our clients want their problems solved. That often takes more than mere data collection. As an integrated firm with specialist partners and a multi-skilled staff, we are able to apply years of embedded knowledge to every challenge, from minor variances, site grading, and site servicing to complex stratified high-rise developments.

 

Decades of Experience

 

Securing approvals to build is seldom straightforward. Our 50+ years of experience continually pays off for our clients. We've worked through thousands of approvals. No firm is better positioned to help you.

 

Cost Effectiveness

 

Integration and experience reduce time and cost. We can usually move faster through the approval process than less experienced firms. Our goal is to always make our services as cost-effective as possible.

 

A Can-Do Work Ethic

 

Ours is a culture of hard work and productivity. We tackle problems. We thrive on complexity. We have the staff and resources to start and finish projects so our clients are not inconvenienced or delayed.

 

Practical Problem Solving

 

Approvals can get hung up on impractical technicalities and disputes. We push through to hit the mark on precision and quality while avoiding needless technical delays. In disputes, we try to find the shortest, least-costly path to success, often acting as a valuable mediator.

 

The Ideal Size

 

There's a sweet spot between too big and too small. We are in that sweet spot. We routinely handle large projects such as subdivisions and condominium developments. But we also work with individual homeowners who are building their dream home or need their property boundary identified for them.

 

Smart Growth Management

 

Our consistent growth ensures that we can invest in clear access to all staff, the latest technology, and cost-effectiveness. Our goal has always been to grow alongside our developer clients so we can serve their changing needs.

 

Valuable Relationships

 

You are assured of highly qualified representation with Van Harten. We are well connected with various municipal, regional, and conservation authority staff throughout our service area and are very familiar with every step in their approval processes. They trust our professionalism. We never waste their time or yours.

 

A Collaborative Network

 

If your needs include specialist services like geotechnical expertise, environmental impact studies, and development lawyers, we work regularly with trusted partners and will manage project teams efficiently on your behalf.