3 Considerations To Choose The Right Land Surveyor Before Your House Construction

3 Considerations To Choose The Right Land Surveyor Before Your House Construction

31 March 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog


Land surveying is an important part of house construction because surveyors accurately measure your property and use markers to set out the precise location of your home. This initial inspection ensures no discrepancies with your property boundaries so that your house is built without any issues. Here are some considerations to help you choose the right land surveyor before your house construction.

What Kind Of Land Surveying Instruments Are Used?

You'll want to make sure that any land surveyor you choose used advanced instruments to measure the property as precisely as possible. This should include the use of electronic distance and GPS-enabled equipment instead of traditional approaches for more accurate and timesaving results. The surveyor may also need to use magnetic locators to identify the location of underground features like pipes and utility lines. All this equipment is important to help the land surveyor give you the most accurate measurements so your builder knows exactly what needs to be done when laying out the blueprints of the house before construction.

How Much Should You Pay For Land Surveying?

The cost of land surveying may vary based on multiple factors like the location, shape and size of your property, along with the level of demand for construction in the area. Properties that have odd shapes with lots of hills and inclines may cost more than a regular, rectangular property. Similarly, properties in remote areas may also cost more than in denser areas with more construction. On average in Australia, the cost of land surveying is approximately $165 per hour. Keep in mind that the lowest priced land surveyor may not necessarily be the best. You'll want someone with experience to ensure the most accurate results with minimal issues.

How Experienced Is The Land Surveyor?

All land surveyors in Australia must be licensed. But apart from the licensing check, you will want to make sure that you choose an experienced surveyor who can get the job done quickly and accurately. Also, make sure you look for land surveyors who are experienced in your type of property because this proven track record will make it so much easier to get your construction process right the first time. Be sure to check the previous history of the work done to get a better idea of the experience of the surveyor.

Before you start house construction, there are a few things you need to tick off. Getting the right land surveyor is one of them!