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Ramsay Surveyors provides comprehensive land surveying services to homeowners, developers, architects, and builders throughout Sydney’s Upper North Shore. With over 60 years of surveying expertise and a team of BOSSI-registered professionals, we deliver precise, reliable results across every suburb from Wahroonga and Turramurra to St Ives, Gordon, Killara, Lindfield, and beyond.
Whether you need a boundary survey before building, a detail survey for your Development Application, or expert support through a complex subdivision, our team understands the specific requirements of the Upper North Shore’s councils, planning controls, and property landscape.
The Upper North Shore is one of Sydney’s most distinctive property markets and one of its most technically demanding for surveyors. Large residential lots, steep and heavily vegetated terrain, heritage conservation areas, Ku-ring-gai Council’s significant tree registers, and proximity to national park bushfire prone land all create unique challenges that require genuine local knowledge.
Choosing a surveying firm familiar with this area means faster council approvals, fewer surprises during the design and construction process, and survey documentation that stands up to scrutiny.
Ramsay Surveyors has been working across the Upper North Shore and broader Sydney region since 1960. Our team has in-depth familiarity with:
We offer a full suite of surveying services tailored to residential, commercial, and development projects across the Upper North Shore.
From first-time homeowners to seasoned property investors, our residential surveying services cover every stage of property ownership and development. We handle boundary surveys, identification surveys, final check surveys, setout surveys, and As-Built/WAE surveys all carried out by registered surveyors with a thorough understanding of Upper North Shore property characteristics. Large lots in suburbs such as Pymble, St Ives, and North Turramurra often present complex boundary histories and irregular lot shapes. Our team has the expertise to navigate these accurately and efficiently.
The Upper North Shore continues to see strong demand for subdivision and dual occupancy development. Our land development services include subdivision design, Deposited Plan preparation, strata subdivision, consolidation, delimitation, and redefinition surveys all prepared in accordance with NSW Land Registry Services (LRS) requirements. We work closely with town planners, architects, and council to streamline the DA process and ensure your development achieves the outcome you're planning for.
Our construction surveying team supports builders, project managers, and developers through every phase of construction from site establishment and setout through to As-Built/WAE surveys required for the Occupation Certificate. We use state-of-the-art GPS RTK, robotic total stations, and 3D scanning technology to deliver sub-millimetre accuracy on residential and commercial projects across the Upper North Shore.
For commercial and industrial property owners and developers, we provide lease surveys (Property Council of Australia methodology), strata subdivision, boundary surveys, and site documentation services. Our experience with mixed-use and high-rise developments ensures we can manage complex commercial projects with confidence.
Ramsay Surveyors supports civil and infrastructure projects across the Upper North Shore, including Work as Executed (WAE) surveys, civil setout, and site establishment. Our civil team works alongside engineers, contractors, and local councils to deliver certified survey documentation that meets all statutory requirements.
A detailed topographic survey is required by all councils for Development Applications and is increasingly required for Complying Development Certificates (CDCs) as well. Our contour surveying services capture precise elevation data, existing structures, vegetation, utilities, and natural features everything your architect or town planner needs to design with confidence on an Upper North Shore property.
Only a Registered Surveyor is legally authorised to determine and mark the location of a property boundary in NSW. Our BOSSI-licensed surveyors establish and physically mark your legal boundaries with precision protecting your investment and giving you the certainty you need before fencing, building, or subdividing.
Our team has delivered surveying services on properties along the Lane Cove River corridor one of the most topographically challenging and environmentally sensitive areas on Sydney’s Upper North Shore.
View Project: 2-4 Pinaroo Place, Lane Cove
This project showcases our capability to deliver accurate, council-ready survey documentation on steep, bushland properties characteristic of the Upper North Shore area.
Ramsay Surveyors provides surveying services throughout the Upper North Shore, including:
Ku-ring-gai Council Wahroonga · Turramurra · North Turramurra · St Ives · St Ives Chase · Gordon · Killara · East Killara · Lindfield · East Lindfield · Roseville · Roseville Chase · Pymble · West Pymble
Hornsby Shire Hornsby · Waitara · Asquith · Mount Colah · Mount Kuring-gai · Berowra
Not sure if your suburb is covered? Contact us — we service the full Sydney metropolitan area and surrounds.
Do I need a surveyor before I build or renovate in Ku-ring-gai?
Yes. Ku-ring-gai Council requires a detail and contour survey (topographic survey) as part of any Development Application. A boundary survey is also typically required prior to setout, and a final check survey must be completed by a Registered Surveyor before an Occupation Certificate is issued.
What is the difference between a boundary survey and an identification survey?
A boundary survey involves a Registered Surveyor physically establishing and marking the legal boundaries of your property. An identification survey shows the position of existing structures and occupations in relation to those boundaries, and is typically required when purchasing a property or before construction begins.
How long does a survey take on the Upper North Shore?
For most residential sites, field work is completed within one to two days. Final documentation is typically delivered within five to seven business days, though timeframes vary depending on site complexity and the type of survey required. Contact our team for a project-specific estimate.
Can Ramsay Surveyors help with a subdivision in Ku-ring-gai?
Yes. We handle the full subdivision process from initial feasibility and DA preparation through to Deposited Plan preparation and lodgement with NSW Land Registry Services. We have extensive experience navigating Ku-ring-gai Council’s subdivision controls, minimum lot sizes, and heritage requirements.
What is a BOSSI-registered surveyor?
BOSSI stands for the Board of Surveying and Spatial Information NSW. Only BOSSI-registered surveyors are legally authorised to certify survey plans, determine property boundaries, and sign off on surveys required for council approvals in New South Wales. All surveys at Ramsay Surveyors are conducted or supervised by BOSSI-registered professionals.
Does Ramsay Surveyors work in heritage conservation areas on the Upper North Shore?
Yes. Many Upper North Shore suburbs including parts of Wahroonga, Gordon, Killara, and Lindfield fall within heritage conservation areas under Ku-ring-gai Council’s Local Environmental Plan. Our surveyors are experienced in the additional documentation and accuracy requirements these areas often demand.
What areas of the Upper North Shore does Ramsay Surveyors service?
We service all suburbs across the Ku-ring-gai Council and Hornsby Shire areas, including Wahroonga, Turramurra, St Ives, Gordon, Killara, Lindfield, Roseville, Pymble, Hornsby, and surrounding suburbs. Our office is located in Carlingford, giving us strong coverage across the entire northern Sydney corridor.
Ready to speak with a local Upper North Shore surveying expert? Contact Ramsay Surveyors today for a free quote and friendly, professional advice on your project.
📍 Suite 15 Carlingford Central, 241–245 Pennant Hills Road, Carlingford NSW 2118
📞 02 9635 5840
✉️ surveyor@hramsay.com.au
Ramsay Surveyors is a BOSSI-registered surveying practice serving residential, commercial, and development clients across Sydney and the Hills Shire. ABN 98 607 389 748.
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