A Detail & Contour Survey maps your property’s land levels, existing buildings and site features. It gives your architect, designer or engineer the information they need to plan a project that works with your site.

When do you need it?

• Before designing a new home, extension or renovation

• When planning a subdivision or development

• To support a Development Application (DA) or Complying Development Certificate (CDC)

• When designing drainage, driveways, retaining walls or landscaping

Why do you need it?

• Shows land levels, slopes and contours

• Records existing buildings and relevant site features

• Helps your design team understand site constraints

• Supports informed decisions about building placement and drainage

• Helps identify potential design issues early

Our Detail & Contour Survey process

1. Review: We confirm your project requirements and review available property information.

2. Site survey: We visit your property to measure land levels, buildings and relevant features, such as trees, fences, driveways and visible drainage infrastructure.

3. Survey plan: We prepare a detailed plan showing contours, spot levels and measured site features.

4. Supply: We provide the completed plan in the agreed formats for your architect, designer or engineer, and to support council or certifier submissions where required.

You need to start now if building or renovating in 2027!

• Your architect or designer has requested a site survey

• Your property slopes or has changing levels

• You’re preparing plans for a DA or CDC

• You need accurate site information before design begins