Find the Land Surveying Service You Need, by Project Stage
Council rules and property boundaries are genuinely complex. Choose your building stage below for the precise land surveying services Sydney developers and families rely on.
- Fair & Competitive Pricing: Honest, upfront costs with no hidden fees.
- Fast Turnaround Times: Smart field work and quick drafting to keep your build on schedule.
- Experienced Sydney Team: Over 25 years of proven local surveying experience.
Helpful at Any Stage
These everyday land surveying services are versatile assets that can be used at any point in your property journey.
Before You Build (Planning & DA Approval)
Before you can clear land or get designs approved, councils and private certifiers need clear site data. These services make sure your plans check all the regulatory boxes.
Detail & Contour Survey
The starting point for any design. We map out the exact terrain, trees, visible pipes, and buildings so your architect can design with confidence.
Preliminary Plan of Subdivision
Early-stage layout drawings that show the council exactly how a large block of land can be split up safely.
Preliminary Strata Plan
Early maps for multi-unit builds, townhouses, or apartments that show how shared spaces and units will look.
Pre-Allocated Plan Number (PPN)
We register your early plans with NSW Land Registry Services (LRS) to get an advance ID number, which speeds up your final land titles.
During Construction (On-Site Building)
We translate your digital plans onto the physical ground with total accuracy so your bricklayers, concreters, and excavators can work safely.
Set-Out Surveys
We mark out the exact building walls, height levels, and corners on your site so your builders build perfectly to plan.
Boundary Set-Out Survey
Building a wall or fence close to the edge? We mark the boundary line on the ground so you never accidentally build on a neighbour's yard.
Pool Set-Out Survey
We pinpoint the exact dig lines and top edges for your new swimming pool to make sure it meets council setback rules.
Ad Hoc Surveys
Custom on-site tracking. From checking structural pillar alignments to measuring dirt moving, we do quick checks to solve daily building issues.
Final Sign-Off (Occupational Certificate)
Your building is finished. These essential surveys give your council, bank, and certifier the paperwork they need to grant final sign-off.
Final Identification Survey
The final check. We measure your finished building against the boundaries to create the legal report needed for final council approval and land settlement.
Stormwater WAE (Work-As-Executed)
To satisfy your council's engineers, we map your new drainage systems to prove they were built exactly like the approved designs.
Driveway WAE (Work-As-Executed)
We check the final built levels of your driveway ramp and curbs to make sure they match strict council safety slopes.
Subdivisions & Splitting Land
We handle the detailed paperwork required to register new land titles and unlock hidden property value with the NSW LRS.
Torrens Title Subdivision
We look after the entire legal surveying process to permanently split one piece of land into two or more independent blocks.
Strata Subdivision
We draw the highly detailed final plans needed to legally divide a building into individual private lots (like townhouses or apartments) and shared common areas.
Land Consolidations
We legally merge multiple adjoining lots into a single new title, making your paperwork simpler and opening up better building options.
Redefinition Survey
If old, historical land descriptions do not match what is actually on the ground today, we fix the official public land registry records.
Land Area Confirmation
We run highly precise math checks to verify the exact square-metre size of your land to protect your property value before you buy or sell.
Land Buying Consultation
Total peace of mind before buying. We check a property's history and survey data to reveal hidden design problems or boundary issues before you sign the contract.
Book a Survey Today
Whether you are just starting your architectural designs or racing to get your final council sign-off, East West Surveyors is here to help. We provide reliable, council-ready surveying services across Greater Sydney, Newcastle, and Wollongong.
Not sure which specific plan or drawing your council or certifier is asking for? No worries at all. Simply call our friendly team directly or request a free quote online, and we will guide you to the exact service you need for your project. We assist homeowners, local builders, and developers of all sizes.

