How much does a land survey cost in Sydney?

Land survey costs in Sydney vary depending on the type of survey, property size, and complexity. A basic boundary identification typically costs $800-$1,500, a full boundary survey ranges from $1,800-$3,500, and subdivision surveys can range from $4,000-$12,000+ depending on the number of lots and council requirements. Contact us for a free, detailed quote for your specific property.

How long does a survey take to complete?

Most standard surveys in Sydney are completed within 5-10 business days from the site visit to final plan delivery. The field work itself typically takes 2-4 hours depending on the property size. Subdivision surveys take longer due to the NSW LRS and council approval process, typically 4-8 months.

Do I need to be home during the survey?

You don't need to be present during the survey, but we do need access to your property. If there are locked gates or dogs, please arrange access beforehand. For boundary work, we may also need to access neighbouring properties briefly to locate survey marks.

Is your work accepted by my local Council?

Yes. All our work is produced to meet the specific DA requirements of all 35 local councils across the Sydney metropolitan area. Our plans are produced to be legally compliant and recognised for all council submissions.

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Dual Occupancy Survey Sydney

Sydney's housing crisis has made dual occupancies and granny flats attractive options for homeowners. Whether you're building a detached granny flat in the backyard or developing a full duplex for subdivision, you'll need survey work at multiple stages - from the initial boundary survey for DA submission to final subdivision if you're creating separate titles.

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Navigate Dual Occupancy Requirements

The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021 allow dual occupancies and granny flats across most of Sydney with varying controls by council. These developments trigger specific survey requirements that differ from single dwelling projects. First, you need a boundary and detail survey showing your lot dimensions, existing structures, and site features. Councils require this for DA assessment - they check minimum lot size (often 450-600m2 for dual occupancy), setbacks, and solar access compliance. If you're building a detached granny flat or secondary dwelling, the survey must show the proposed building position meets required setbacks from all boundaries. For attached or semi-detached dual occupancy (duplex), Council wants to see how you'll divide the lot if subdividing later. Second, during construction you'll need setout surveys to mark building corners and slab positions. This ensures your builder constructs in the DA-approved location and maintains required boundary clearances. Third, if creating separate titles for each dwelling, you'll need a subdivision survey. This can be Torrens title (separate land parcels for detached duplexes) or strata title (for attached duplexes or where there's shared access/services). We guide Sydney clients through the survey requirements for dual occupancy from initial DA through to separate titles, working with councils from Inner West to Northern Beaches.

Boundary Surveys

Initial boundary and detail surveys for DA submission showing lot compliance.

Construction Setout

Building corner marking to ensure each dwelling sits in the approved position.

Subdivision Plans

Torrens or strata subdivision to create separate titles for each dwelling.

Compliance Checks

Verification surveys showing built dwellings match DA setback requirements.