What Survey Will I Need?
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The type of survey you need will vary, depending on the type of project and the stage you’re currently at. Every home improvement or construction project is unique, and understanding the right survey can make the difference between a smooth process and a challenging experience.
We provide a variety of survey plans and services tailored to meet your specific project needs. This guide covers the most common types of projects that homeowners undertake, highlighting the surveys best suited to each project type.
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Renovations & Extensions
When planning major renovations, a Site Detail Survey becomes essential. This comprehensive survey provides a precise, scaled drawing of your property, capturing critical information including existing structures, topographical features, easements, and land contours.
Projects requiring a Development Application (DA), such as raising, moving, or extensively extending your house, require a detailed site survey. For extensive layout changes, this survey helps architects and builders understand the precise characteristics of your property.
New House Build
Constructing a new home demands meticulous planning from the outset. A comprehensive Site Detail Survey is essential before design work begins. This provides your design team with critical information about:
- Property boundaries
- Topographical characteristics
- Potential construction challenges
- Optimal building placement
As you approach construction, you’ll need a Building Set-out Survey. This precise survey ensures your proposed structure exactly matches the approved plans and complies with local regulations.
Boundary Fencing & Retaining Walls
A Boundary Identification Survey is critical for any project near property lines. Many homeowners mistakenly assume existing fences mark true property boundaries, which can lead to costly disputes.
This survey precisely determines:
- Exact property line locations
- Setback requirements
- Potential encroachments
- Legal boundaries for construction
A Site Detail Survey can complement the Boundary Identification Survey by providing additional context about the property’s overall layout and topographical features.
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Building a Carport
Carport construction involves more complexity than most people realize. Local town plans typically include statutory ‘set backs’ from front and side boundaries. A Boundary Identification Survey becomes essential to:
- Accurately determine setback distances
- Ensure compliance with local regulations
- Prevent potential legal issues
- Confirm construction feasibility
A Site Detail Survey can provide additional insights into property constraints and opportunities, helping you plan your carport more effectively.
Granny Flats, Decks, and Pools
For most of these smaller projects, a Partial Site Detail Plan typically provides the necessary documentation and planning details.
Yet, homeowners should be aware that projects like detached Granny Flats involve more complexity than initially meets the eye. As these structures become increasingly popular, property owners are discovering a range of nuanced considerations that were previously overlooked or underestimated.
Certification and Completion
On completion, many projects require certification. Certification is usually a requirement for completing construction, particularly when homes are being raised and especially if boundary clearance relaxations have been applied for.
A Building Location Certificate – Form 12, is a Government form that refers to a building’s location, or its height or both. It informs the building certifier that the construction has been built in accordance with the approved plans. For that reason, the appropriate time to check the construction is before the builder prepares the footings.
Certification typically involves verifying:
- Precise building location
- Accurate building height
- Compliance with original construction plans
- Adherence to boundary and setback requirement
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