FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Depending on the size of your property and project and availability of historical data survey costs can vary greatly. We provide an estimate of survey costs at the start of a project.

Most land development and subdivision projects require a topographical or “topo” survey which will detail the land contour and any other features on the land. The electronic data provided by a topo survey is then used in a number of ways in the development process– including geotechnical assessments, infrastructure design, ecological reports, archaeological reports, architectural design and landscaping reports.

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Quite often your boundary isn’t where it appears to be! Our land surveyors are available to fix the position of your boundary.

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If you are subdividing, Licensed or Registered Professional Surveyors are required to undertake the legal definition of a new land parcel for the purposes of creating new titles. This is a core part of the services we provide. Land surveyors also undertake a wide range of other survey work required as an integral part of a development project.

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3D laser scanning is ideal when a project requires a high level of detail, complex structures need to be captured, or accurate existing conditions are critical for design, engineering or construction.

Laser scanning captures millions of survey points to create a detailed 3D point cloud. This data can be used to produce accurate plans, elevations, sections, CAD drawings and Building Information Models (BIM).

Yes. It is widely used to document existing buildings, heritage structures, industrial facilities and infrastructure, providing highly accurate information for renovations, alterations and redevelopment projects.

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Yes. We can provide point cloud data and other digital outputs in formats compatible with a wide range of CAD, BIM and modelling software used by architects, engineers and other consultants.