Land Surveying

We can assist you with any requirements for land development planning, boundary redefinition surveys, fee-simple (freehold), cross-lease and unit title subdivisions, resource consent applications for land-use and subdivision, site plan and topographical surveys, building surveys for set-out, location, HIRB compliance and maximum height surveys.

Licensed Surveyors

As Licensed Surveyors we are qualified to carry out any legal survey work where property boundaries are concerned. Utilising the most advanced computing software and survey field equipment available, we are able to provide professional services that allow us to deliver innovative solutions for our client's survey requirements. We utilise both GPS and conventional terrestrial surveying methods.

Project Efficiency

Through working closely with our client's we are able to streamline the planning, consenting and land transfer survey process to achieve high quality results and help ensure projects are completed ahead of time and within budget. We are a multi-disciplinary consultancy combining land survey, civil, environmental and structural engineering disciplines and provide a fully integrated and comprehensive in-house service for our clients.

Land Development Report

It is important to note with any land development project that no two properties are the same, there are both physical and non-physical attributes which influence how and if a property can be developed. It is essential that the land development requirements and constraints for a property are disclosed at the earliest possible opportunity. This enables developers to make informed decisions about the viability of developing a property. To assist with this decision making process we can provide you with a detailed report on possible development options for the property along with a detailed estimate of costs to develop.

The land development report will provide the following information:

• A review of the Auckland Council’s District and Regional Plan rules relating to the development of the property;
• An outline of the engineering requirements for servicing the land development of the property, being public stormwater and wastewater drainage, water supply and shared vehicular access, where these are applicable;
• An outline of the land development, subdivision and resource consent processes and associated timeframes;
• A scope of works along with estimated fees for our engagement in the land development process, this also includes estimates for any other related professional consultant services, such as geotechnical and traffic engineering;
• An estimate of the likely Auckland Council, Watercare Services and Auckland Transport fees and contributions; and
• An estimation of the land development physical works construction costs which are associated with servicing the proposed development.

Site Topographical Survey and Plan

The foundation of a good design is accurate information and the starting point for this is a site topographical survey. This is a comprehensive survey of existing features which will typically show existing buildings, spot heights, ground contours, public drainage services, trees, driplines, property boundaries with occupation and a north point orientation. This topographical survey plan is then supplied to the client in digital (CAD) format and paper hard-copy.

Our Experience and Expertise

We currently have a three staff dedicated survey field team available to carry out survey work. Through our experience and in-depth local knowledge we provide our clients the benefits of our extensive local knowledge and experience with land development. We have long established relationships with planning and engineering staff at Council and Land Information New Zealand. Our staff has a robust understanding of resource consent procedures and Land Information NZ rules and policies; this is particularly of benefit at the closing stages of a survey/subdivision project.

Our areas of particular expertise include:

• Detailed site topographical surveys
• Boundary redefinition surveys
• Legalization surveys
• Conversion of cross-lease to fee simple (freehold) title surveys
• Fee simple land subdivision (urban and rural)
• Unit title land subdivision
• GPS and robotic surveys
• Sports field surveys
• Height in relation to boundary (HIRB) surveys
• Construction and building set-out and control surveys
• As-built surveys of construction works
• Maori Land Court surveys
• Esplanade and foreshore surveys

Who to Contact?

For any land surveying enquiries please

Email Stuart Jones or call on +64 9 576 3276. 

Learn more about Stuart here

Residential Projects

Lifestyle Property Development - Broomfields Road, Whitford Client: Private landowner Project: A large dwelling with tennis court, swimming pool, standalone office building. Services rendered included Survey, Design, Consenting, Construction Monitoring and Project Management. Project works included regional and district plan consents for earthworks, stormwater and wastewater drainage. Specific requirements for detailed design for stormwater mitigation including grass swales, raingardens and buried detention tank (modular cells). This included both primary and tertiary treatment of wastewater to the highest possible standards and use of a rotational dosed land irrigation disposal system. Structural design, calculations, construction inspections and Producers Statements (PS4) for landscape features, retaining walls and hard surfaces. Click here to view Gallery

Hobsonville Point Superlot Housing Project Client: Jalcon Homes Project: A joint 39 Residential terraced housing units up to 3-storey heights and Commercial Unit (restaurant and café) comprehensive housing development. Services rendered included structural design and calculations for foundations, retaining, structural elements and fire reports. Next Phase is construction and services required are construction inspections and Producer Statements (PS4). Click here to view Gallery

Stonefields Housing Project Client: Fletcher Living Project: Stonefields is a master planned community encompassing 110 hectares, and providing 2,500 dwellings that will be home for 6,500 people. Services rendered included structural design, calculations, construction inspections and Producer Statements for foundations, retaining, structural elements and fire reports. Click here to view Gallery