Construction & Civil Works Surveyors

Accurate surveying services to support construction and civil works from site establishment through to project completion.

Reliable survey data helps construction teams set out works accurately, verify site conditions and keep projects aligned with design requirements.

Accurate construction surveying helps projects progress safely, efficiently and in line with approved plans. Head & Humphreys works with builders, engineers, contractors and project managers, providing site establishment, set-outs, volume calculations, structural surveys and as-constructed documentation to support each stage of construction.

Preparing for Construction?

Site Establishment Surveys

  • A pre-works survey that re-establishes the title boundaries, 2D and 3D datum (as required) and setout of building footprint for earthworks.

Earthworks Setout Surveys

  • Setout survey (2D or 3D) to place marks for earthworks, including excavations, batters, carparks, roads and landscaping.

Grid & HD Bolt Setout

  • Highly accurate survey to place reference marks relative to design grids and for hold-down bolt placement.

Excavated Rocks, Earth etc. Volume Surveys

  • 3D survey of a rock or stockpile to calculate its volume.

Existing Conditions & Volume Comparison Surveys

  • 3D survey of a surface to calculate a volume against a design or previous surface.

As-constructed Surveys

  • 3D survey of existing conditions and comparison of position to a design or control.

Structural Building Detail Surveys

  • 3D survey of structural columns, rafters, trusses, canopies and structures.

Residential Property Area Surveys

  • Survey and plan(s) to determine the area of a residential property in accordance with the Property Council of Australia Guidelines.

Gross Lettable Area Surveys (GLA)

  • Survey and plan(s) to determine the area of an industrial building / supermarket / showroom in accordance with the Property Council of Australia Guidelines.

Gross Lettable Area Retail Surveys (GLAR)

  • Survey and plan(s) to determine the area of shopping centre / commercial building / strip shops in accordance with the Property Council of Australia Guidelines.

Net Lettable Area Surveys (NLA)

  • Survey and plan(s) to determine the area of an office building / business park in accordance with the Property Council of Australia Guidelines.

Lease Plans

  • Preparation of plans for electrical substation leases, private lease arrangements and Crown Land leases and licences.

Why Construction Teams Choose Head & Humphreys

Over 60 Years of Experience

Our longstanding experience supports residential, commercial, industrial and civil construction projects throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Licensed Surveyor Involvement

Licensed surveyors remain closely involved throughout each project, helping maintain accurate set-outs, clear documentation and effective coordination with builders, engineers and project teams.

Modern Technology, Personal Service

We combine contemporary surveying equipment and 2D and 3D techniques with responsive service tailored to your site, construction program and project requirements.

Support Your Next Construction Project

Discuss your site establishment, set-out, volume or as-constructed survey requirements with Head & Humphreys and learn how our team can support your project from the ground up.

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