Tag Archives: building surveyor

Do I need a Planning Permit or a Building Permit?

If you are about to begin a development project on your land, a key first step is to find out whether you require a planning or building permit. It is likely that you will require both permits. Planning and building permits are required by law unless your development is exempt under existing regulations. Therefore, developing […]

Why are Set-Out Surveys Important?

 What is Set-out Survey? A Set-out Survey accurately marks out the location of critical points in a construction or building project. These critical points could include the walls, specific design features, levels, and corners of a proposed build. More simply, it is the accurate transfer of information from the proposed plan to the ground. Set-out […]

What’s the difference between a land surveyor and a building surveyor?

If you have ever owned a property and have undertaken any sort of development on that property, you’ve probably been told, “you need to talk to a surveyor”. The key question is always, “what type of surveyor do you really need?” Many people will confuse land surveyors and building surveyors, given we work in the […]