Detail & Contour Surveys

Get the accurate information you need for your next project.

Planning to build or develop your land? A Detail and Contour Survey provides the information your designer needs to get the best out of your site.

What is a Detail & Contour Survey?


A Detail and Contour Survey provides accurate spatial information that covers:

  • The topography of the land, including which way water drains

  • The Title boundaries and any Easements that may be relevant

  • Details of neighboring properties (i.e. height and windows)

  • The accurate position of structures on the site

  • And more…

Problems with Limited Titles

This survey is required any time you plan on doing development on your site. While some councils don’t always require it, not doing a survey could lead to costly issues down the track – after you’ve spent all your hard earned money on your development. It pays to get it right from the start. 

Don’t skip the survey

The Process:

  1. Discuss your project with us and its unique requirements

  2. We’ll provide you with a Fee Proposal and some initial advice 

  3. Book in and complete the Survey

  4. We’ll prepare your Detail and Contour Survey that your designer can use to hit the ground running

Get professional help from an expert surveyor

problems of limited title

Without a survey

  • Do you really know where your house is in relation to the boundary? 

  • Is your proposed extension really going to comply? 

  • Delays with council 

  • Issues with designs (we’ve seen some things!)

delimitation benefits

Survey completed

  • Get it right the first time

  • Save money on variations with your designer

  • Ensure you have the best views 

  • Save delays on your project, due to unforeseen issues 

  • Get the best out of your land by having all the information

  • Have an accurate plan that will form the basis for the rest of your designs

Meet your Surveyor

Guy Robertson is an registered surveyor based in Newcastle. With over a decade of experience in Australia and abroad, Guy founded Robertson Surveying in 2022 to help people plan and develop with accurate and reliable information. Whether you're renovating a home, purchasing land or embarking on a development, Guy can help you plan your project with certainty.

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