Contour and Detail Surveys in Strathfield
Contour and detail surveys throughout Strathfield and the Inner West, where large lots, heritage houses and mature canopy sit side by side.
Local Knowledge
Strathfield occupies gently undulating land in the Inner West, with generous lots and established tree canopy. Level changes are modest, but heritage structures and protected trees need careful, accurate detail capture.
These are generous blocks, and the useful detail is usually at the edges: fence lines, established walls, driveway crossings and the trees that constrain where an addition can sit.
We work throughout Burwood, Homebush, Enfield and the wider Inner West.
Council Requirements
Strathfield Municipal Council requires a current detail and level survey for development applications, with particular attention to heritage items and tree retention on its large residential lots. Plans should reference Australian Height Datum and show existing structures, trees and levels.
Heritage items and their setting have to be shown accurately, which means measuring the building rather than tracing an old plan.
Property Types
Heritage residences, large residential lots, unit developments, garden landscapes, home additions.
FAQs
How does the tree canopy affect the survey?
Significant trees are located with trunk position and canopy spread, and on these lots that often decides where an addition can go.
Do I need a survey for an addition to a heritage house?
Yes. Council assesses the proposal against what exists, so the plan has to show the building accurately, floor levels included.
Why does AHD matter for a unit development?
Because height, overshadowing and drainage are all assessed from a common datum, and AHD is the one everyone works to.
How long does a survey take on a large lot?
Field work is usually a day or less, and plans follow in 3 to 5 business days. Bigger gardens and more trees add time.
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