A couple of weeks ago we were fortunate enough to spend the day surveying at Riversdale, a spectacular rural property run by Bundanon Trust. The Bundanon properties are also wildlife refuges and home to a diverse mix of birds, mammals and reptiles. During our visit, we were lucky enough to see wombats, kangaroos, wildflowers cockatoos,
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In recent years, there has been a marked increase in the number of costly natural disasters. “In this decade so far, each year has seen an average of 10.5 disasters. The scale of this increase amounts to one additional billion-dollar disaster every four years.” Natural disasters include events like cyclones, floods, droughts, bushfires, earthquakes, volcanoes,
Whether you are about to commence a home renovation project or are in charge of a large commercial construction project, it’s likely you’ll need a land survey. Cost is always a factor in any construction project – big or small – so it’s not surprising we are frequently asked about the cost of land surveying.
Surveying can seem a mystifying, complicated process to a non-surveyor or to a homeowner who simply knows they need a survey. Put simply, surveying uses maths, physics, and engineering principles to take big measurements. Surveys are used to determine the: Location of existing infrastructure Legal boundaries of a plot of land Topography and slopes of
Land surveyors play an important role in the building, construction and development industries. From land mapping to residential subdivision surveys, land surveyors assist in a wide range of important applications. Another important and interesting aspect of their work is heritage architectural scanning. Using a 3D laser scanner, land surveyors are able to carry out detailed
Land surveys and land mapping are an integral part of every town and city. You may not be aware of it but surveying is essential to most construction, engineering, and mapping projects and it has been around for centuries. In fact, surveying has been around for approximately 6,000 years. Evidence of land surveying has been
There are plenty of guides to purchasing your home out there, but a pre-purchase land survey isn’t always included as essential. Purchasing a home is an investment, so it is important that the process is not rushed. Along with a pest inspection and building inspection, a land survey is a key step in avoiding major
A subdivision is a complicated matter that involves many steps before a successful completion can be achieved. If you’re hoping to subdivide you’ll need the assistance of expert surveyors and land mappers. When it comes to Shoalhaven land surveying, there’s no better choice than our team here at Leslie & Thompson. Here’s how we can
Surveyors still play a major role in construction work and are needed in the planning and design of both large and small projects including: Residential developments Commercial developments Subdivisions Although new technological advances make the surveyor’s work somewhat more streamlined, surveyors still require a high level of specialised training to provide a precise and
As a homeowner or property developer, it’s not unusual to look for ways to save money. Keeping expenses down is important whether you’re building a commercial structure or buying a new home. But the key is to save money in the right places. One area in which you shouldn’t skimp is the land survey. Some
