What to Look for When Choosing a Land Surveyor
If you want to subdivide land, having a land surveyor on your side is essential. They will guide you through the process, help you apply for consents, and work hard to avoid potential pit holes that will hold things up.
Land surveying includes specialised skills from boundary mapping to earthworks to project management, so it’s no surprise that choosing the right surveyor is a big decision. Here are five things to look for when choosing a land surveyor for your subdivision in Wellington or Levin, Porirua or the Kapiti Coast.
Appropriate training
You want to find someone who has undergone the appropriate training to properly perform the services they are offering. There are various levels of qualification within the field: to become a Licenced Cadastral Surveyor, a four-year Bachelor of Surveying is required, while technical surveyors need to have a Diploma in Surveying. The team at Tararua Land Surveyors has both so no matter what level of training is needed on your job, we have trained professionals who can help.
Surveying experience
You probably don’t want to be navigating the subdivision process with a first-time surveyor, do you? If you want everything to go smoothly and without a hitch, find a land surveyor who knows subdivisions like the back of their hand. Their website is a great first place to uncover a company’s experience level, but don’t be afraid to ask more specific questions about their experience and enquire after projects they’ve done both recently and historically in your particular region.
Keeping up to date in the field
While training is a necessary first step to understanding the world of land development, you also want a professional surveyor who keeps up with the latest happenings, news and changes in the field. A land surveying company that promotes professional development is important, as is the latest knowledge on health and safety for construction sites.
Testimonials
Does the company you’re considering have a history of satisfied customers? Just like getting restaurant recommendations from a friend, hearing positive success stories of past subdivisions is a good sign that your land surveyor does good work.
Cost
Look out for a company that asks for a reasonable and competitive rate for their services – this is a good sign that they are experienced professionals. By falling for a company that offers incredibly prices, you may end up with a surveyor who cuts corners or lacks the specialised skills you need. On the flip side, a land surveyor shouldn’t be asking way above the going rate, and they shouldn’t tack on hidden costs as the process progresses. Fees should be transparent and upfront and in line with the industry’s offerings.
The team at Tararua Land Surveyors ticks all the boxes. If you’re looking for an experienced professional in Wellington or Levin, Porirua or the Kapiti Coast, give us a ring.