Land Surveyors

Featuring the best land surveyors in Australia

Land surveyors are crucial to start any construction or development project. Finding the right site on your property or land is essential to the success of every step of your project that follows. ArchiPro features only the most experienced land surveyors in Australia whose expertise will help guide you through this important process. They are a crucial part of a wider network of skilled building consultants found on ArchiPro.

Types of services that a land surveyor provides:

Subdividing land

If you are considering subdividing a piece of land in Australia it is essential to have a surveyor on board at the very beginning, as they will need to create the survey plan that you will submit to your local council regarding the proposed parcels of land.

Topographic survey

A topographic survey measures the land's features in three dimensions, allowing for the creation of a contour model. Engineers utilise this information to determine earthwork volumes, whether there are flood hazards, and to suggest infrastructure solutions, while architects use it to make sure plans are in accordance with local codes.

Boundary surveys

Getting a boundary survey done is a way of defining the legal and formal limits of a property. Landowners usually organise boundary surveys before they sell, subdivide, alter, or build on the land.

Site planning survey

A site planning survey is a combination of two of the services described above: a boundary survey and a topographic survey. The subsequent site plans that are produced are essential for developing the land.

The advantages of hiring a skilled land surveyor

Hiring an experienced and skilled land surveyor is essential. Before any work can be done, the site needs to be surveyed and mapped by a professional. Skilled land surveyors are also comfortable liaising with other construction crew and consultants to get the best possible outcome for your project. Good knowledge of a site is key to creating suitable buildings and infrastructure down the line, which can save you time and money in both the short and long term.

How to choose the best land surveyor for your project

Choosing the best land surveyor is always determined by the scale and nature of your land and the scope of your project. Land surveyors are required for a vast range of construction projects and can come with different backgrounds and areas of expertise.  There are subcategories such as construction surveyor, rural land surveyor, residential land surveyor, and commercial land surveyor, which is why we recommend seeking out land surveyors who have a track record of undertaking survey projects that are similar to your own.

Important questions to ask your prospective land surveyor include:

• How long have you been working in this field in Australia?
• Is your experience mostly with residential or rural surveying?
• Is a topographical survey necessary for my proposed project or will a boundary survey suffice?
• Is there a way to determine if my property has been previously surveyed?
• How will you mark corners and property boundaries?

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Do land surveyors need to be licensed?

Yes. In Australia it is necessary to be licensed if you want to legally conduct property and land boundary surveys.

What is included in a land survey?

Always be clear with your surveyor about what you require from their survey report. However, in general, a land survey should take into account all topographical features on a property, as well as the property’s boundaries.

How do land surveyors establish boundary lines?

Usually, a surveyor visits your parcel of land and conducts fieldwork, which involves staking out and measuring your property’s physical boundaries and corners using their specialist equipment. In addition, most surveyors in Australia will look through records like title reports, easements, maps and deeds, that may help with formally defining your land’s borders.