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A setout survey takes planned construction from your design plans and marks its position on the ground, so the builder can start work in the right place. Surveyor Canberra takes measurements from the plans and places pegs or other markers at key points, such as building corners. The builder can then lay out the work relative to the boundaries and the design.

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A setout is not the same as working out where the existing boundaries of your block are. If the boundary position itself is the question, you need a boundary survey to establish the existing boundaries. A setout uses the boundary and design information to position new work on the block. It does not redefine the boundary.

The Importance of Setout Surveys

Getting the position of new work right at the start is easier than correcting it after construction has begun. A setout gives the builder physical reference points that follow the plans, so the work can be laid out where it was designed to go. It also does a different job from recording the site as it is now. If your designer needs existing ground levels and site features, that is a contour and levels survey, while a setout marks planned points from the finished design. When you enquire about a setout, the following information helps us scope the job:

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Building work moves in stages, and a setout is needed at a particular point in the builder's program. If you tell us where the project is up to and what needs to be marked, we can plan the setout around your plans and your site.

Each setout is quoted for the job, because the plans and the work to be marked shape the scope. For general background on how survey pricing works, read our guide to surveying costs in Canberra. Then get in touch through the form or by phone for a quote on your setout.

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Call us to talk through your setout, or use the enquiry form at the top of this page with your site address and where your plans are up to.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a setout survey?
A setout survey marks the position of planned construction on the ground using the design plans. The surveyor takes measurements and places pegs or other markers at key points. The builder can then lay out the work in its planned position relative to the boundaries.
At what stage of a project is a setout done?
It depends on the project and the builder's program. A setout is generally arranged once the plans for the work are settled and before the builder starts the part of the work it positions. Check with your builder which stage they need marks for, and include it in your enquiry.
What information should I have ready when I enquire?
The site address, the current plans with their drawing revision, what the builder needs marked, the construction stage and the builder's contact details are all useful. Any earlier survey information for the block also helps. If you don't have everything yet, you can still get in touch and tell us what you have.
Is a setout survey the same as a boundary survey?
No. A boundary survey establishes where the existing boundaries of a block are. A setout uses the plans to mark where new work will go, positioned relative to the boundaries and the design. If you are unsure where your boundaries are, raise it when you enquire, because that may need a boundary survey.
Does my project need a survey certificate?
In the ACT, survey certificates are required for certain development, and exemptions may apply. Whether one applies depends on your development. If your project needs one, tell us when you enquire so it can be discussed as part of the scope.
How is a setout survey quoted?
Each setout is quoted for the job, based on the plans and what needs to be marked on site. Send us your site address and plan details through the enquiry form or call us, and we will scope your setout. Our surveying costs guide has general background on survey pricing.
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