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Q: How much does a land survey cost in Sydney?

The cost depends on the type of survey, the size and shape of the site, how much existing survey information is available, and site access. A straightforward identification survey costs far less than a full detail and contour survey for a development application. The best way to know is to ask for a quote, which we provide free and with no obligation.

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Land Surveyors in Sydney

Registered land surveying across Sydney, from boundary surveys to detail, contour and construction set out.

H Ramsay Surveyors is a team of registered land surveyors in Sydney, providing land surveying services across the city since 1962. From a single boundary check to a full detail and contour survey for a development application, our cadastral work is carried out under a registered surveyor and prepared to the standard that councils, engineers and architects rely on. We work across the whole of Sydney, from the Upper North Shore and the Hills District through to Parramatta and Western Sydney.

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Land surveyor in Sydney setting up survey equipment on a site

Surveyor recording levels and site detail with GPS equipment

When You Need a Land Surveyor in Sydney

Most property projects need a surveyor at some point. You might be buying a home and want the boundaries confirmed, resolving a boundary dispute with a neighbour, lodging a development application, building an extension, or subdividing a block. Each of these needs a different type of survey, and getting the right one from the start saves time and cost later.

If you are not sure which survey you need, these are the ones we are asked for most:

Confirming boundaries before a purchase or a build: an identification or boundary survey
Lodging a DA or designing on a site: a detail and contour survey
Positioning building work accurately: a construction set out survey
Dividing land or creating units: a subdivision or strata survey

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Our Land Surveying Services in Sydney

We cover the full range of land surveys for homeowners, builders, developers and councils across Sydney. Explore each service below.

Boundary Survey

Identifies and marks the legal boundaries of your property, and checks for encroachments such as fences or structures over the line.

Boundary surveys in Sydney

Detail & Level Survey

Records existing site features, levels and structures for architects and engineers to design from, and to support a development application.

Detail surveys in Sydney

Contour Survey

Maps the shape and slope of the land for drainage design, earthworks and DA drawings, showing existing ground levels across the site.

Contour surveys in Sydney

Identification Survey

Confirms that buildings and improvements sit within the boundaries. Commonly requested by buyers and their solicitors before a purchase settles.

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Construction Set Out

Marks out the exact position of footings, walls and structures on site so building works are placed correctly and to plan.

Set out surveys in Sydney

Strata Survey

Prepares strata plans for units, townhouses and mixed developments, defining lots and common property for registration.

Strata surveys in Sydney

Subdivision Survey

Handles the survey work to divide land into separate lots, including Torrens title subdivision and consolidation of titles.

Subdivision surveys in Sydney

3D Laser Scanning

Captures detailed point cloud data of buildings and sites for documentation, renovation and complex design projects.

3D scanning in Sydney

Why Sydney Chooses H Ramsay Surveyors

Surveying Sydney Since 1962

More than 60 years working across Sydney, from established suburbs to new developments.

Registered Surveyor

Our cadastral work is carried out under a registered surveyor, so your plans meet the requirements set by the relevant authorities.

All of Sydney Covered

We work right across the city, from the Upper North Shore and the Hills District to Parramatta and Western Sydney.

Clear, Practical Advice

We help you work out which survey your project needs, and explain the results in plain language.

Land Surveyors Across Sydney

We work right across Sydney. Find your area below, or call us on 02 9635 5840 to check we cover your suburb.

West Sydney Parramatta, Merrylands, Guildford and surrounds North-West Sydney Carlingford, Epping, Eastwood and surrounds Hills District Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Kellyville and surrounds Upper North Shore Gordon, Pymble, Wahroonga and surrounds

What Does a Land Survey Cost?

Every site is different, so the cost depends on the type of survey, the size and shape of the block, how much existing survey information is available, and site access. The simplest way to get an accurate figure is to ask. We provide a free, no-obligation quote for any survey across Sydney.

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Land Surveying in Sydney: Common Questions

What does a land surveyor do?

A land surveyor measures and maps land and property. That includes marking legal boundaries, recording site features and levels, preparing plans for development applications, setting out building works on site, and preparing plans for strata and subdivision. In New South Wales, cadastral work such as defining boundaries must be carried out or supervised by a registered surveyor.

How much does a land survey cost in Sydney?

It depends on the type of survey, the size and shape of the site, how much existing survey information is available, and site access. A straightforward identification survey costs far less than a full detail and contour survey for a development application. The best way to know is to ask for a quote, which we provide free and with no obligation.

Do I need a survey before I buy, build or subdivide?

Often, yes. An identification survey is commonly requested before a purchase to confirm the boundaries and check for encroachments. A detail and contour survey is usually needed before lodging a development application, and a set out survey positions building works accurately on site. If you are unsure which survey applies, contact us and we will point you to the right one.

What is a boundary survey?

A boundary survey identifies and marks the legal boundaries of a property and checks whether fences, walls or structures sit over the line. You can read more on our boundary survey page.

Are your surveyors registered?

Yes. Our cadastral work is carried out under a registered surveyor. H Ramsay Surveyors has been operating across Sydney since 1962.

Talk to a Sydney Land Surveyor

Tell us about your property and your project, and we will let you know which survey you need and what it involves. We provide free quotes for surveys right across Sydney, with offices in Carlingford, Castle Hill and Merrylands.

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Call 02 9635 5840

Carlingford 15/241/245 Pennant Hills Rd, Carlingford NSW 2118

Castle Hill 6a Inglewood Pl, Castle Hill NSW 2154

Merrylands 142/146 Woodville Rd, Merrylands NSW 2160