Topographic survey
Every level, contour and feature, before design begins.
A topographic survey maps your site so architects, engineers and council work from the same accurate picture. We deliver consent-ready plans in PDF and DWG, with 3D models where required.
- 01Used for
- Building consent, design, stormwater and flood planning, subdivision
- 02Deliverables
- PDF and DWG plans · 3D point clouds and models on request
- 03Equipment
- Survey-grade Leica GNSS and total station
- 04Typical fee
- $1,300–$2,500 + GST for most residential sites
01Why it matters
Accurate data means confident design.
Every successful development starts with a clear understanding of the site. A detailed topographic survey gives your design team reliable data for drainage, building placement, road layout and flood-risk management.
Skipping this step leads to costly redesigns and delays. Even small level differences can change what is feasible on a site, so accuracy matters from day one.
02What we capture
Features covered in our surveys
We tailor each survey to the requirements of private owners, contractors, architects and engineers, including additional requests.
- A01Land contours and spot levels
- A02Boundary walls and fence lines
- A03Buildings, sheds and garages
- A04Concrete, paving, seal and decking
- A05Spot roof heights relative to neighbouring boundaries
- A06Street fixtures: signs, benches, traffic lights
- A07Accessible drainage and services
- A08Streams, ponds and water bodies
- A09Trees, gardens and vegetation
04When it is needed
When a topographic survey is required
- Before any construction or development project
- When building a new structure that needs council approval
- When designing infrastructure such as roads, bridges and utility networks
- For flood-risk mapping and mitigation design
- When identifying boundaries for subdivision, buying or selling
- For planning neighbourhoods, parks and public spaces
05How we measure
GNSS and total station, processed into usable plans.
GNSS uses signals from orbiting satellites to fix 3D positions. Our survey-grade Leica GNSS systems use four satellite constellations for fast, reliable capture. A total station records precise measurements across the site, and every point is given a coordinate.
That data becomes contours, linework and symbols on a site plan, plus drawings, 3D point clouds, photographs and attributes, depending on what your project needs.
- 4GNSS satellite constellations
- 3DPoint clouds and models
- DWGCAD-ready deliverables
06Pricing
What a topographic survey costs
Most residential sites in Auckland fall within this range. Cost depends on site size, slope and vegetation; larger or complex sites are priced individually.
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