Nine Land & Engineering Surveyors
Nine Land & Engineering Surveyors is a Canberra-based firm with over 20 years’ experience, providing high-quality, cost-effective surveying services for residential and commercial projects.
Owner builders need a surveyor when constructing a granny flat to ensure accurate site boundaries, compliance with council regulations, and correct positioning of the new dwelling. A registered surveyor provides essential site surveys and building location certificates, helping avoid costly legal or construction errors and ensuring a smooth approval process
The Granny Flat Team works closely with Nine Land, recommending their services to owner builders for reliable and professional surveying support.
A site survey is essential to accurately determine property boundaries, identify site constraints, and ensure the proposed granny flat fits within legal setbacks. This prevents costly design errors, approval delays, and ensures the project starts on the right foundation[1][2][3][5].
A land survey provides detailed measurements of your property, confirming it meets minimum size, frontage, and setback requirements. This documentation is required for building approvals and helps ensure your granny flat complies with planning policies and local regulations[4][5][6][7].
Surveyors create site plans that guide the optimal placement of the granny flat, considering access, privacy, existing structures, and topography. Their input helps avoid boundary disputes and ensures the design fits the site’s unique characteristics[5][6].
Surveyors identify site constraints such as easements, trees, slope, and service connections that could impact construction costs or compliance. Early detection of these issues allows for accurate budgeting and avoids unexpected approval hurdles[3][5][6].
Professional land assessment ensures your granny flat is legally compliant, well-positioned, and tailored to site conditions. This reduces risks of costly redesigns or legal disputes, streamlines the approval process, and supports a smoother, more successful build[1][3][5].
