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Surveyor Pricing in South Australia
| Service | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
Boundary Survey Defines property lines and corners | $500.00 | $1,500.00 | $1,000.00 |
Topographic Survey Maps land features and elevations | $1,000.00 | $3,000.00 | $2,000.00 |
Construction Setout Marks positions for construction | $1,500.00 | $4,000.00 | $2,750.00 |
Subdivision Survey Divides land into lots | $2,500.00 | $8,000.00 | $5,250.00 |
Contour Survey Shows land contours and slopes | $1,200.00 | $3,500.00 | $2,350.00 |
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Surveying Licensing & Rules in South Australia
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Licence and registration categories
All property boundary surveys in South Australia must be conducted or supervised by a practising licensed surveyor. Registered surveyors specialise in areas such as engineering, mining and hydrographic surveying.
Recognised qualifications
Applicants must hold a Graduate Diploma, Master or Bachelor of Surveying degree from the University of South Australia or Flinders University, or an equivalent qualification accredited by the Institution of Surveyors.
Practical experience
Applicants who have not previously been licensed or registered must complete at least 400 days of practical experience, including 200 days of cadastral surveying for a licence. Each period must be at least four weeks and approved by the Institution.
Competency projects
Applicants must complete projects in cadastral surveying (licence) or their area of practice (registration) and demonstrate competence. Projects are set and assessed by approved persons and must meet workplace standards.
Unlicensed practice offences
Performing property boundary surveys without a practising licence is illegal. The Surveyors Board investigates and prosecutes unauthorised surveyors.
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