Feature & level survey.
A feature and level survey is the foundation document for almost every residential and commercial design project. It gives your design team a precise, verified record of the site as it exists — boundaries, levels, structures, vegetation and services — so your documentation starts from accurate data, not assumptions.
At Elite Site Analysis, we deliver feature and level surveys formatted for direct integration into your design workflow. Clean, accurate, on time.
What your survey includes.
— Site boundaries and title dimensions
— Existing structures — buildings, fences, retaining walls
— Trees and significant vegetation with canopy spread within property boundary
— All visible above-ground asset locations — pits, poles, hydrants
— Adjoining property features where relevant
— Street features — kerbs, crossovers, footpaths, drainage within survey scope
— North point, scale and survey control information
— AHD levels — optional additional, required for planning and Melbourne Water flood control
— AHD levels — optional additional, required for planning and Melbourne Water flood control
Delivered as AutoCAD DWG and PDF. Site photography (JPEG) available on request.
Why accurate survey data matters.
Inaccurate or incomplete survey data creates problems that compound. A level that’s off by 150mm means a slab that doesn’t meet NCC requirements. A boundary that’s misrepresented means a design that fails a planning permit. A missing tree means a redesign three weeks into documentation.
A precise feature and level survey is the single most cost-effective investment at the start of a project. It removes the variables your team can’t afford to discover later.
Who orders a feature & level survey.
We work across the full project team — from first design sketch to final set-out on site.
Architects & designers
The essential base document for design development — most architects order this at the start of every residential or commercial project.
Design stage
Town planners
Required as supporting documentation for planning permit applications with most Victorian councils.
Permits
Developers & owner builders
Before engaging a designer or builder, a feature survey confirms exactly what you’re working with and what constraints your project faces.
Pre-design
How it works.
Send us your brief
Call Mat on 0407 789 912 or submit an online enquiry.
Receive your quote
Fixed quote within 1–2 business days. No surprises.
We survey your site
On-site within 7–10 days of signed approval.
Plans delivered
DWG + PDF within 7–14 days of site completion.
Common questions.
A feature and level survey is a measured survey of an existing site that records the location and levels of all significant features — structures, boundaries, vegetation, services and ground levels. It is the standard base document used by architects, designers and town planners to begin a design project.
Most architects require a feature and level survey before or shortly after engagement. Having it ready avoids delays in design development and ensures your architect is working from accurate, verified site data.
Cost varies depending on site size, complexity, access and required inclusions. We provide clear, fixed quotes with no hidden costs — contact us for a fast, obligation-free quote.
AutoCAD DWG and PDF as standard. Site photography in JPEG and additional formats are available on request.
Greater Melbourne, Gippsland, Mornington Peninsula, Bass Coast and throughout Victoria. Travel and accommodation factored in for projects beyond our regular area.