Surface Land Agent

Lease and Brokerage Services

Hurland Services is a full service Surface Land Brokerage. Our Land Agents are experts in all aspects of Surface Land including Land Acquisitions and Consultation (Participant Involvement). In addition, our Surface Land Agents act as a liaison between our clients and government agencies to ensure projects are successful.

We pride ourselves on facilitating Surface Land Agreements that are fair for everyone involved and develop the required relationships between our clients and other stakeholders. Our team has over 35 years of experience dealing with both large and small projects, ensuring the needs of all parties involved are met.

Alberta Surface Rights

Having the correct knowledge and understanding of Surface Rights ensures that projects proceed correctly and in a timely manner. Whether projects are on Crown Land or Freehold Land, Hurland Services experience and expertise can help with pre planning to mitigate potential setbacks and navigate the regulatory approval process in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

With a dedicated group of Surface Land Analysts/Surface Land Administrators on staff, we have the correct team to ensure your project’s success. 

Hurland Surface Land Services, for Freehold Lands, include:

  • Land Acquisition
  • Surface Project Management & Administration
  • Surface Lease Negotiation
  • Annual Compensation Reviews
  • Surface Inspection / Due Diligence
  • Pipeline Project Planning and Route Selection
  • Construction Support and Attendance
  • Right of Way/Easement Negotiation/Acquisition
  • Utility Right of Way Consultation/Negotiation/Acquisition
  • Dispute Mediation Attendance
  • Surface Rights Board Arbitration Applications, Pre-hearing Mediation, and Hearing Presentations
  • Alberta Energy Regulator Hearing Presentations
  • Damage Claim Settlements
  • Title Curity and Land Title Registrations
  • AER Directive 056 and Directive 060 Notifications and Consultation
  • Historical Resource Liaison
  • Regulatory Compliance Audits
  • Third Party Consents
  • Environmental Assessment Liaison

Hurland Surface Land Services, for Crown Lands, include:

  • All Crown Applications (AER and AEP)
  • Third Party Consents
  • First Nations/Metis Consultation Liaison
  • Forestry Consultation Liaison
  • Surface Project Management and Administration
  • Survey Coordination
  • Annual Compensation Reviews on Occupied Crown lands
  • Pipeline Project Planning and Route Selection
  • Construction Support and Attendance
  • Dispute Mediation Attendance
  • Surface Rights Board Arbitration Applications, Pre-hearing Mediation, and Hearing Presentations
  • Alberta Energy Regulator Board Hearing Presentations
  • Alberta Utilities Commission Hearing Presentations
  • Damage Claim Settlements
  • AER Directive 056 and Directive 060 Notifications and Consultation
  • Environmental Supplements Liaison (AER OneStop & AEP EDS)
  • Historical Resource Liaison
  • Regulatory Compliance Audits

Hurland Surface Land Services, for Special Areas Acquisitions, include:

  • Grazing Lease Occupants Consents
  • Special Areas Applications
  • Surface Project Management and Administration
  • Survey Coordination
  • Annual Compensation Reviews
  • Pipeline Project Planning and Route Selection
  • Construction Support and Attendance
  • Dispute Mediation
  • Surface Rights Board Applications, Pre-hearing Mediation, and Hearing Presentations
  • Alberta Energy Regulator Board Hearing Presentations
  • Alberta Utilities Board Hearing Presentations
  • Damage Claim Settlements
  • AER Directive 056 and Directive 060 Notifications and Consultation
  • Environmental Report (ER) Liaison
  • Historical Resource Liaison
  • Regulatory Compliance Audits
  • Third Party Consents

Contact Hurland Services today to discuss your project