Feature and Level Surveys
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What are Feature and Level Surveys?
A Feature & Level Survey (also known as an Existing Conditions Survey) is a survey which maps accurately the positions of features and site levels within the survey extents.
When Do you Need A Feature And Level Survey?
How Can We Help With a Feature & Levels / Existing Conditions Survey?
A Feature & Levels/Existing Conditions Survey conducted by us will include all features, above ground levels, contours, adjoining dwelling information, significant trees, vegetation, fencing, utility and drainage information within our survey extents, which will be shown on a Plan of Existing Conditions. This plan will then be used by architects, builders, designers and even the council for development planning, design and construction purposes.
Why is a Feature and Level Survey Important?
This survey serves several purposes for your building project. One of the most helpful features is that permanent site control can be established and coordinated to MGA (Map Grid of Australia), or local datum and elevations referenced to AHD (Australian Height Datum). This makes it possible to maintain consistency and standards across all project-related aspects.
A general feature and level survey sets the tone for the rest of the project. The design, construction, development of the land, and subdivision of the parcel will be influenced by the survey’s results. This survey’s completion at the beginning of the process ensures that no significant, expensive errors are made as construction moves forward.
Frequently Ask Questions
The answer is a resounding YES for any proposed development.
Here are some of the reasons why:
✔ Design considerations – Any proposed design for the development requires taking into account the existing site conditions in order to maximise the development potential of any land/property;
✔ Planning/Building Permit – An Existing Conditions Survey is generally required as part of the documentation submitted for any Planning or Building Permit application;
✔ Construction – Any proposed construction will require understanding the existing site conditions prior to undertaking the works. This includes the following:- Construction costs estimation, Being able to transfer the approved Development Design to actual Site Works
✔ Detailed locations of the major features of the survey extents including but not limited to building footprints, trees (including heights), fence/structure/occupation locations, utilities/services, pavements;
✔ Comprehensive levels across the survey extents to enable design, engineering and construction considerations throughout the life-cycle of a project;
✔ Heights should always be connected to the Australian Height Datum AHD to avoid unnecessary issues with Council and Authorities;
✔ Temporary Bench Mark(s) TBM should be placed at suitable position(s) to enable construction to follow any proposed design;
✔ Neighbouring openings (windows etc) and secluded private open spaces where facing the subject site and within 9m RESCODE should be located and shown for overshadowing considerations;
✔ Preparation and Delivery of Plan of Survey showing all of the above including comprehensive site photos to enable ease of understanding for any user Designer/Council/Authorities/Builder) of the Plan throughout the entire project life-cycle
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