Comprehensive Feature Surveys for informed planning and development

Feature and Level Surveys also referred to as Topographic Surveys provide a precise, scaled representation of your land, detailing its natural and built features with exceptional accuracy. These surveys capture exact heights, ground levels, contours, and the locations of significant structures, vegetation, and utilities.

At Smith Land Consulting, our Licensed Surveyors use advanced technology to deliver highly accurate mapping, ensuring critical data is available for design and planning. This information is essential for architects, engineers, and developers, forming a reliable foundation for project feasibility and site development.

A ResCode Survey, also known as a Site Analysis or Site Context Survey, is a specialised Feature and Level Survey conducted in accordance with local government requirements to support residential development applications. These surveys provide critical information about a site and its surrounding context, ensuring compliance with ResCode (Residential Development Provisions) and relevant planning regulations.

At Smith Land Consulting, we deliver precise ResCode Surveys tailored to meet council requirements, capturing essential site details such as existing structures, vegetation, ground levels, adjoining properties, and overlooking considerations. Our surveys provide a clear and accurate foundation for architects, planners, and developers, helping streamline the approval process and minimise delays.

The Australian Height Datum (AHD) is the national standard for measuring elevations and is used by government agencies, councils, and service authorities to regulate height requirements for developments. AHD Surveys are essential for ensuring compliance with planning controls, flood mitigation measures, and construction safety standards.

When developing in areas with specific height requirements – such as flood zones or sites with strict building height controls – authorities will typically require a certified letter from a Licensed Surveyor before granting approval. An accurate AHD Survey ensures all height specifications are met, supporting planning approvals and regulatory compliance.

A Floor Plan Survey provides precise measurements of a building’s internal layout, ensuring accuracy for design, renovation, and compliance purposes. These surveys are essential for architects, builders, and developers who require detailed spatial data for planning and construction.

Using advanced surveying techniques, our team accurately maps walls, doors, windows, structural elements, and room dimensions. This ensures that all measurements align with project specifications, allowing for seamless design integration and efficient space planning.

Whether for renovations, extensions, or compliance documentation, a Floor Plan Survey delivers the reliable data needed to move forward with confidence.

Hydrographic Surveys are essential for accurately mapping and analysing water bodies, including rivers, lakes, and coastal areas. These surveys provide critical data for infrastructure projects, environmental assessments, flood modelling, and waterway management.

Using advanced sonar, GPS, and remote sensing technology, our team capture detailed underwater topography, water depth variations, and sediment conditions. This information supports engineers, developers, and environmental planners in making informed decisions for marine and freshwater projects.

A precise Hydrographic Survey ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and enhances the safety and efficiency of water-related developments.