Contour and Detail Surveys in Kogarah

Contour and detail surveys throughout Kogarah and the St George district, where medium-density renewal is steady and sites are tight.

Survey prism on a tripod in front of an older-style house with a hedge

Local Knowledge

Kogarah occupies gently undulating land in the St George district, sloping towards the Georges River and Botany Bay. Modest level changes, established structures, party walls and dense urban services are what detail surveys need to capture here.

The other constraint here is what is under the ground. St George has a dense network of services, and pits, lids and connections all get located so the drainage design does not run into a surprise.

We work throughout Rockdale, Carlton, Bexley and the wider St George area.

Council Requirements

Georges River Council requires a current detail and level survey for most development applications, particularly residential flat buildings and dual-occupancies. Survey plans should reference Australian Height Datum and clearly show existing levels, structures and easements.

On sloping blocks the council also looks closely at retaining, so existing walls and level changes are shown clearly on the plan.

Property Types

Apartment redevelopments, inter-war homes, townhouse sites, commercial premises, home extensions.

FAQs

Do I need a survey for a townhouse project near the station?
Yes. Georges River Council requires comprehensive survey data for medium-density applications, especially where height limits and setbacks are tight.

Does sloping land change what I need?
It makes accurate levels more important, particularly where retaining walls are involved.

Will the survey help with retaining wall design?
Yes. The levels either side of a proposed wall are what the engineer sizes it from, and we record existing walls as they stand.