FAQs

What is a surveyor?

Put simply, a surveyor accurately determines the position of natural and man made objects on the earth’s surface. Information and results of the survey are then used for future planning purposes.

When would I need to use a surveyor?

• When buying or selling land – if you don’t clearly know where your property line is
• Before developing property
• Whenever a boundary line or corner is unknown or in disagreement
• When building – land surveying is often used to determine elevations of land and marking of proposed structures
• Before land is divided – when a lending institution requires a survey for a mortgage
• Before building a fence, building, shed, or anything close to an unknown property line
• Cutting down a tree? Before you can, a surveyor needs to evaluate the girth and height of the tree
• When purchasing title insurance
• When applying for your land title

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A lot of my experience as a builder has been obtained by working on renovations in Sydney. In particular such areas as Balmain, Hunters Hill, Lilyfield and Annandale. Due to the nature of these areas I understand the importance of accurate surveying. Since, returning to Canberra in 2003 I have formed my own building company and only use Peter and his team at 4D Surveying due to their professionalism and attention to detail.

Shannon McGann and Matthew McAuliffe
Acumen Carpentry Services