Detail and Topographic Surveys
Detail and Topographic Surveys define any natural and man made structures on the parcel of land, including levels and contours to A.H.D. (Australian Height Datum).
Detail and Topographic Surveys are used to define the features within and around a parcel of land. Whether you are building or renovating a house, building a pool, constructing extensive landscape features or subdividing a parcel of land, a Detail and Topographic Survey is an essential step of the design process.
All DA and CDC applications must include a Detail and Topographic Survey containing information the local council requires. Most NSW Councils require a Detail and Topographic Survey to include a Boundary Definition and to be signed off by a Registered Surveyor.
Identification Survey
Identification Survey is a survey that is required for the purpose of identifying a piece of land and the related existing buildings and improvements.
An Identification survey shows the position of boundary fences, buildings and improvements in relation to the property boundaries. It will also show any easements, covenants and restrictions on, or relating to, the parcel of land.
It is important for a prospective purchaser of a house to get an Identification Survey to ensure they are buying the property they have been shown and to reveal if there are any problems or encroachments on the land.
Setout Survey
A Setout Survey requires the placing of marks on the site to ensure construction works are built in accordance with the approved design plans.
A Setout Survey is required when building any structure or when adding an extension to an existing structure. Typical Setout surveys are for the future construction of houses, swimming pools, landscaping works, roads and driveways, housing extensions, large sheds and garages.
Structures are required to be located in a precise position. Richards & Loftus Surveying Services provide accurate on site marks and a survey plan to clearly identify the position of setout marks. We will work with the construction supervisor to provide all setout points they require for the construction of the structure.
Boundary Marking Survey
A Boundary Marking Survey determines the exact location of the property boundaries and places physical markers such as pegs & nails at the exact location of the property corners.
Boundary Marking Surveys are required by homeowners who are wanting to locate the property boundary in order to assist with building a new fence, erecting retaining walls, maintenance of existing walls, building new houses and or extensions.
Work as Executed (WAE Survey)
A Works as Executed Survey is generally a council requirement showing the finished construction has been built in accordance with the approved design plans.
A Works as Executed Survey is a Council requirement by a Registered Surveyor to measure the works constructed and show any discrepancies (in RED) with the approved design plans. A Civil Engineer can issue the Certificate of Compliance stating the works comply.