Frequently Asked Questions
What is land surveying?
Land surveyors measure and map areas of the earth's surface using mathematics, GPS, 3D laser scanning and digital photography.
They use this technology to create maps, plans and other documents that detail the contours, landscape and boundaries of a piece of land. These maps and documents can then be used by individuals, business and council to make decisions regarding the use of the land.
What is the role of a registered licensed surveyor?
Only a registered licensed land surveyor has the capacity to divide, amend, re-align or define any Covenant, Easement, Restriction or Title Boundary in Australia.
A land surveyors role involves both working on project sites and and completing office computations. While onsite, licensed surveyors use electronic distance meters to calculate and acquire information that will later be used in the office to create digital maps of a topographical area.
They also physically mark out boundaries using wooden pegs to create visual markers that aid land owners who are building a house, subdividing their land or redefining the boundaries of their property.
