Whether you're planning a new home, an extension, or a major development, one thing is clear—you should never start building without a licensed land surveyor.
At City Surveyors Brisbane, we've seen the cost of skipping this step: boundary disputes, delays, rework, and failed inspections. Here's why engaging a licensed surveyor is one of the smartest moves you can make.
1. Define Your Legal Boundaries
Boundary surveys accurately identify your property lines so you don't accidentally build over them. This protects you from costly neighbour disputes, council orders, or forced demolitions. We align our measurements with official land titles and survey records to legally certify your buildable area.
2. Avoid Council and Compliance Issues
Surveyors ensure your building plans align with local Brisbane City Council regulations—like setbacks, easements, and zoning requirements. Getting this right from the start prevents delays in approvals and ensures your design complies with all development codes.
3. Identify Site Constraints Early
Through detail surveys, we reveal all the physical and topographical features of your site—trees, slopes, services, drainage. Knowing these early helps architects and builders design smarter, avoiding redesigns later.
4. Set Out Your Building With Millimetre Accuracy
Licensed surveyors provide construction setout surveys that place your building exactly where your plans say it should go. We use advanced GNSS and total station tools to mark out walls, boundaries, and structures with total precision—ensuring builders get it right the first time.
5. Get Peace of Mind—and Documentation to Prove It
A licensed surveyor doesn't just provide data—they deliver legally recognised documentation. Whether it's a boundary plan, setout certificate, or subdivision survey, you'll have peace of mind and proof that everything's compliant.
Thinking of Building? Contact Brisbane's Surveying Specialists
At City Surveyors Brisbane, we assist builders, developers, and homeowners at every stage of the process. From boundary definitions to construction layout and everything in between, we make sure your project starts on solid ground—literally and legally.
Contact our team to discuss your project or request a quote today.