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A Surveyor is a licensed professional who measures and maps the environment for your construction project to provide a site survey.
This page contains all the information you will need to know about why, when and how a site survey is needed when purchasing a design on MyPropHub.
A site survey can be provided to the designer on MyPropHub who will produce a site plan for your construction project, prior to submitting for council and building approval.
Important Note : A site survey & site plan are required for council and building approval.
Getting Started
Why
Why do I need a Site Survey?
A site survey is required to:
- Locate, mark out property boundary lines and calculate the site area & building envelope
- Determine site contours prior to construction
- Locate site services locations. Eg. Sewer line
- Obtain a Development Approval or Building Permit
- For Subdivisions
- For a designer to produce a site plan
Surveyors play a key role to ensure that a building project can gain approval for construction.
What
What is a Site Survey?
A site survey maps & determines the suitability for building on a site and is completed by a registered surveyor.
A Surveyor is a licensed professional who measures and maps the environment. In the residential construction industry, a surveyor can provide several services such as providing a site survey or surveyors report:
A site survey can contain the following information:
- Site area size.
- Property lines.
- Locations of existing and adjoining structures.
- Site contours/slopes.
- Trees
- Flood information (if applicable).
- Non-structural information (location of fences, retaining walls etc)
- Access information (roads, driveways, etc.)
- Easements.
- North Point.
- Services locations.
See below example of a site survey.
How
To obtain a free quote for Surveyors, simply select the add-on during the check-out process with any design purchase on MyPropHub.
Information
Site Plan
A site plan is required for building approval. A site plan is a detailed plan of a construction site.
A Surveyor completes a site survey and these details are placed onto the final working drawings by the designer on MyPropHub who draws a the site plan.
A site plan may include:
- A location map (the exact location of a property in relation to surrounding properties. A location map is often a separate document).
- Property lines.
- Locations of existing and proposed structures.
- Slopes.
- Trees (including size, species, etc.).
- Flood information (if applicable).
- Non-structural information (location of pools, fences, etc.)
- Access information (roads, driveways, etc.).
- Easements.
- Basically, a site plan gives council all the information they need to determine if a structure can be built on a property in accordance with state and local regulations
To obtain a Site Plan, simply select the add-on during the check-out process with any design purchase on MyPropHub, designers require a site survey to be provided to complete the site plan.
See below site plan example.
Approval Process
Council Approval Process
The council approval process varies in every country, state and even local council, but in general, you will have to go through one or both of two approval processes:
- You may need to lodge a Development Application (DA)
- You will need to get a building permit
The process of obtaining a DA can take longer than that of simply applying for a building permit because each DA must be scrutinised carefully by council before approval is given. The council will require detailed site plans and specifications, including any variations on local zoning restrictions included in the plans, the reasons for those variations need to be given in detail.
The time it takes for approval will depend on where you live, If the original DA does not receive approval and you have to re-submit, it can take much longer and your designs purchased on MyPropHub are non-refundable.
Your DA may not be approved because of the absence of a relatively unimportant detail, so if you do have to submit a DA, have an experienced builder or consultant help you prepare your DA.
Pricing
A range of additional drawing services are available from designers on MyPropHub.
| Drawing Add-on Product | Price |
|---|---|
| Site Plan & Architect/Designers stamp on drawings | $330 |
| Electrical and lighting plans (price per level) | $165 |
| Shadow and sun diagrams | $220 |
| Reflected ceiling plans (price per level) | $110 |
| Additional building sections | $165 |
| Slab layout plan | $165 |
| Mirror Design | $660 |
| Cad files -site, floor & roof plans. (for engineering purposes only) | $330 |
Note: A Site plan is required for local council submission, prior to construction. Simply select the site plan addon in the cart purchase process.
A site survey must be provided to the designer on MyPropHub by the purchaser for a site plan to be completed.
Refer to the MyProphub Pre-build check for more information.
View pricing
Next Steps
To obtain a free quote, simply select the add-on during the check-out process with your design purchase on MyPropHub.
MyPropHub is not a Surveying company, but we have many trusted Surveyor partners that we can recommend.
A site survey is required for building approval and construction purposes and are not included in the standard design purchase price on MyPropHub.
Note, you will be required to provide a site survey for designers on MyPropHub to complete your site plan.
FAQs
Q. What is included when I buy a design?
The preliminary minimum working drawing sheets include:
- Floor plan/s
- 4 x External elevations
- Roof plan
- 2 x Sections
- Door and window schedule
View example set of drawings.
Additional drawing services including:
- Adding a Site Plan (Survey to be provided by the buyer in pdf and dwg format, additional fees apply)
- Cad files of site, floor, and roof plans. For engineering purposes only
- Electrical and lighting plans
- Mirror design
- Shadow and sun diagrams
- Additional building sections
- Slab layout plan
- Reflected ceiling plans
Please contact MyPropHub if you have any questions.
Q. Are designs council approved?
No. Designs listed on MyPropHub are not council or construction approved.
Prior to the buyer submitting any council or building applications using designs purchased on MyPropHub, the buyer will be required to provide a site survey for the designer on MyPropHub to produce a site plan for the project.
A site survey can be obtained from a licensed Surveyor. Add a site plan to any design purchase in the check out process and upload a site survey on MyPropHub, and the designer will produce a site plan for your project.
MyPropHub can connect you with qualified Surveyors, Builders and Structural Engineers, simply select the option when purchasing a design.
Please refer to the pre-build check which provides information, tools and resources to assist you to use designs purchased on MyPropHub for your construction project.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Check that the design you have chosen on MyPropHub, has been completed by an Architect, Building Designer or Draftsperson licensed to produce drawings in your country or state. This information is listed on every individual design listing on MyPropHub.
A qualified Architect, Building Designer or Draftsperson is only licensed within certain countries or states and can only produce approval drawings within this area.
If the designer you have chosen is not licensed in your local area, all you need to do is contact a local licensed Architect, Building Designer or Draftsperson and have them sign off on your plans once purchased (additional fees may apply).
We recommend you speak to your local government, regulatory authority and builder regarding your site constraints.
No refunds are provided for incorrect choice and MyPropHub takes no liability or guarantee for building approval for any design sold, due diligence is the buyers responsibility and liability to ensure designs comply with local council and regularity requirements prior to purchasing.
Please contact MyPropHub if you have any questions.
Q. What do I need to consider before purchasing?
Please refer to the pre-build check which provides information, tools and resources to assist you to use designs purchased on MyPropHub for your construction project.
Please also speak to your local council or builder for a list of minimum drawing sheets required and any other regulations or site specifications that need to be considered.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Check that the design you have chosen on MyPropHub, has been completed by an Architect, Building Designer or Draftsperson licensed to produce drawings in your country or state. This information is listed on every individual design listing on MyPropHub.
A qualified Architect, Building Designer or Draftsperson is only licensed within certain countries or states and can only produce approval drawings within this area.
If the designer you have chosen is not licensed in your local area, all you need to do is contact a local licensed Architect, Building Designer or Draftsperson and have them sign off on your plans once purchased (additional fees may apply).
Please contact MyPropHub if you have any questions.
Q. Can I modify a design?
Yes, all designs on MyPropHub can be modified to suit your requirements for an agreed upfront price.
Simply choose your design and follow the modify design steps to generate a brief for your designer, who will then confirm an agreed price prior to commencing work, based on the number of hours it will take to complete the modifications.
View more information on the design modification process and pricing.
Q. How long does it take to receive my drawings following purchase?
Preliminary drawings can be downloaded within hours of purchase if no modifications are required and the site survey has been provided to the designer.
If modifications are required, once quote is accepted and paid all drawings will be sent within 7 business days.
Final working drawings with site information will be completed within 2 business days following payment and your site survey provided in pdf and/or dwg format.
Delivery timelines for design modifications and other drawing sets are negotiated during the quoting process, a guide is below:
- Minor Design changes = 2 business days
- Moderate Design changes = 4 business days
- Major Design changes = 7 business days
Q. Who owns the copyright to the designs?
The Designer owns the copyright & Intellectual Property for their design and all variations of the design.
Buyers will only be purchasing the rights to the design for a single building use. Buyers will be subject to international copyright laws if they copy, modify, or use a design without written permission from the designer.
Q. Are refunds available if I change my mind after purchasing a design?
No. MyPropHub does not offer refunds to customers who choose an incorrect design or cannot gain council approval. It is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure all council, site, due diligence, and other relevant checks are completed prior to purchase.
If the quality of documentation is not to industry standards or incorrect, the designer will be required to rectify any mistakes at their own expense.
Please contact MyPropHub if you have any questions.
Q. What are the drawing standards on MyPropHub?
MyPropHub has set drawing standards to ensure the highest quality of drawings are maintained for purchasers. All designs, modifications and drawings services sold on MyPropHub undergo a stringent quality control check during the sale process.
Designers may be asked at their own expense to add additional information or details to drawings if they do not comply with MyPropHub drawing standards.
View MyPropHub Drawing Standards
