How much does it cost to survey a property in Brisbane?

Surveying a property can cost anywhere from one thousand to several thousand dollars depending on the block's size and the survey's complexity. The cost will usually include an initial site inspection and a detailed survey of the area. We then take measurements and analysis of any structures, trees or other features. In addition to this, extra fees may be charged for mapping work, access to aerial photography or topographical surveys. Get in touch today for your free estimate.

Do I need a Surveyor if I'm Renovating or Subdividing?

If you are renovating or subdividing, we highly recommend getting advice from a surveyor. We can help you with the development process and ensure that all aspects of your project align with local council regulations.

How does a development survey help in urban planning?

A development survey provides crucial data for urban planners to make informed decisions about land use, zoning, infrastructure development, and environmental preservation. It helps ensure that new developments are compatible with existing conditions and meet the needs of the community.

What are the key components of a development survey report?

A development survey report typically includes information on land use zoning, existing infrastructure (roads, utilities), environmental considerations (such as endangered species habitats or wetlands), soil conditions, topography, and any legal restrictions or easements affecting the property.

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As-Constructed Survey Brisbane

Survey of installed civil assets and finished levels
As-constructed plans prepared from the survey
ADAC data where the receiving authority requires it
Scope set by your approval conditions and specifications

Survey records of completed civil works in Brisbane

Installing or finished installing pipes, pits, kerbs or roads and need a record of what went in? An as-constructed survey measures the location and levels of constructed works and prepares as-constructed plans and, where the receiving authority asks for it, ADAC data. Timing matters: some underground assets, such as those under Urban Utilities minor works, may need survey capture before they are covered or backfilled, so confirm timing with your surveyor or engineer early. Request a free quote with the address and the assets involved.

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A record of what was actually built

Approved civil drawings show what was designed. Once works are finished, the asset owner or receiving authority can require a record of what was installed, such as where pipes, pits and kerbs ended up and at what levels. An as-constructed survey measures the completed works and records them for the handover your approval or contract calls for. It is a different job from a construction set-out survey, which marks design positions on site before or during construction.

Completed works can also form part of a larger approval. Brisbane City Council lists as-constructed plans among the documents for plan sealing requests, so a subdivision with new civil works may need them before Council seals the plan. Not every as-constructed job involves creating lots, and the survey records works rather than creating titles.

As-constructed survey work you can request

Survey of completed works

Measuring the location and levels of installed assets, such as pipes, pits, kerbs and pavements, once they are in place.

As-constructed plans

Plans prepared from the survey showing what was installed, set up to suit the drawing requirements your project team supplies.

ADAC data

Asset Design As Constructed (ADAC) data in XML, prepared to the capture guidelines of the authority receiving the assets, where your project requires it.

Coordination with your project team

Working with your engineer and contractor so the survey records and data line up with what they submit. Certification and lodgement stay with the parties responsible for them.

Council drawings, ADAC data and certification

Brisbane City Council's Infrastructure Installation and Construction Requirements Manual sets out its requirements for as-constructed drawings, and whether a drawing needs engineering certification depends on its role. For water and sewer works, the manual points to Urban Utilities, whose standards and guidelines vary by asset and project. Urban Utilities' ADAC guidance explains that XML data accompanies the drawings to record the location and attributes of installed assets. IPWEA describes ADAC as a data specification for civil infrastructure and directs users to each organisation's own capture guidelines. Check the requirements for your project rather than assuming one format applies. The survey records what was built; certification, approval and acceptance of the assets rest with your engineer and the receiving authority.

How an as-constructed survey is scoped

Requirements differ by asset type, receiving authority and approval, so the first step is confirming what your handover needs.

1.Send your enquiry: Use the free quote form or call with the address, the works completed and who will own the assets.
2.Confirm the requirements: The surveyor reviews your approved plans and conditions and works out which plans and data apply, including whether ADAC is required and which capture guidelines govern it.
3.Receive your quote: You get a quote for the survey component, with the assets, outputs and price set out.
4.Survey and prepare records: Once you accept, the surveyor measures the completed works and prepares the agreed plans and data for your project team to use in its submission.

Helpful details for your quote

The enquiry form asks for your contact details and the site address. Approved civil plans and the conditions or specification that set out the handover requirements help the surveyor scope the work, so share them if you have them, though you can request a quote without them. Let the surveyor know your construction timing and site access, including whether any underground assets are still exposed or due to be backfilled, so covered assets are not assumed to be available for survey. If you need existing site features recorded for design rather than completed works, a detail survey is the right starting point.

Site address and the stage or section of works involved
Approved civil engineering plans for the works
The asset owner or receiving authority, such as Council or Urban Utilities
Approval conditions and any as-constructed or ADAC capture specification
A list of the installed assets to be surveyed
Site access arrangements and any date you are working towards

Get a free quote for your as-constructed survey

Send the address, the completed works and any handover requirements through the enquiry form, or call.

CALL: (07) 3477 9914

As-constructed survey questions

How much does an as-constructed survey cost?

There is no standard price. Cost depends on the type and extent of the works, the outputs required, such as plans or ADAC data, and site access, so each project gets its own free quote.

How long does an as-constructed survey take?

There is no set timeframe. It depends on the extent of the works, the outputs needed and site access. If you have a handover or plan sealing date in mind, include it in your enquiry.

Is an as-constructed survey the same as a set-out survey?

No. A set-out survey marks design positions on site so works can be built in the right place. An as-constructed survey happens after installation and records where the works actually are. A project can need both at different stages.

Will my project need ADAC data?

That depends on who will own the assets and what your approval conditions say. Brisbane City Council's manual sets out its as-constructed drawing requirements, while water and sewer works follow Urban Utilities requirements, which can include ADAC XML. Share your conditions and any capture specification with your enquiry so the surveyor can confirm what applies.

Which ADAC version does the data follow?

There is no fixed version. The receiving authority's capture guidelines set the version and the data required, so include them with your enquiry and the work is scoped to match.

Does the survey certify the works or get them approved?

No. The survey records the completed works and prepares the agreed plans and data. Engineering certification, approval and acceptance of the assets sit with your engineer and the receiving authority, and no survey output guarantees approval.