Feature Survey Cost Melbourne

There is no single price for a feature survey. The cost depends on the site, the information required and the deliverables your project needs. The fastest way to get an accurate figure is to provide the property address and project details for a tailored quote.

What affects the cost of a feature survey?

Survey pricing is driven by the amount of fieldwork and drafting required. Two residential properties can have very different scopes even when they are similar in size.

• Property size and shape
• Existing buildings, structures and retaining walls
• Vegetation, site access and visibility
• Slope and the amount of level information required
• AHD or other datum requirements
• Required CAD/PDF deliverables and project deadlines

What is normally included?

A standard residential feature and level survey can capture the physical features and levels needed by the design team. The exact scope should always be confirmed in the quote.

• Ground levels and contours
• Buildings and other visible structures
• Fences, driveways and access features
• Relevant trees and vegetation
• Visible services and drainage features
• Other site information relevant to the agreed scope

How to get a more accurate quote

Give the surveyor enough information to price the actual job rather than relying on a generic estimate.

• Property address
• Whether the site is vacant or has an existing house
• What you are planning to build or change
• Any council request or planning documentation
• Whether your architect, engineer or town planner needs CAD/DWG deliverables
• Your required deadline

Why the cheapest quote is not always comparable

Survey quotes can look similar while covering different scopes. Before comparing prices, check what site features, levels, adjoining information, deliverable formats and turnaround are included. A clear scope makes quotes much easier to compare.

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