Identification Surveys Sydney

  • Fast, Legally Compliant Identification Surveys Across Sydney
  • Essential for Buyers, Sellers, Builders, and Developers
  • Avoid Costly Boundary Disputes and Council Delays
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Accurate & Compliant Identification Surveys

MCS Surveyors provide precise, reliable identification surveys to protect your property investment. Whether you are purchasing land, selling your home, planning a renovation, or finalising construction works, an identification survey ensures you understand exactly where your property boundaries lie and what structures exist within them.

With over 30 years of combined industry experience, our registered surveyors deliver clear, compliant survey reports that help you avoid costly boundary disputes, legal complications, or delays with council approvals.

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What Is An Identification Survey?

An identification survey provides a detailed assessment of a property’s boundaries, structures, and any legal encumbrances affecting the land. It is prepared and signed by a registered surveyor to confirm the relationship between structures and property boundaries.

Identification surveys typically include:

  • The location of buildings, fences, retaining walls, carports, and other permanent structures
  • Distances from structures to property boundaries
  • The position of easements, covenants, and other legal restrictions
  • Identification of any encroachments onto or from neighbouring properties

The survey is accompanied by a report and plan sketch outlining all relevant site details. These documents are essential for legal purposes, property transactions, and ensuring compliance with local council regulations.

Why Do You Need an Identification Survey?

An identification survey provides clarity and protects your investment when dealing with property purchases, sales, development, or legal matters.

Some of the most common reasons to obtain an identification survey include:

Buying a Property

Before committing to a purchase, it is essential to confirm there are no boundary disputes, encroachments, or unapproved structures on the land. An identification survey provides peace of mind that what is shown on the Land Title matches the physical property.

Selling a Property

An identification survey helps demonstrate to prospective buyers that the property boundaries, improvements, and legal restrictions are clearly defined and accurate.

Renovating or Building

When planning new works such as extensions, fences, retaining walls, or secondary dwellings, an identification survey confirms existing boundaries and prevents costly mistakes or disputes.

Council or Legal Requirements

An identification survey is often required when applying for a Building Information Certificate, finalising development works, or addressing compliance issues with local council or certifiers.

Whether it’s a single dwelling or a large commercial development, set out surveys give all parties (including builders, engineers, and certifiers) the confidence to proceed without second-guessing critical measurements.

What Does An Identification Survey Include?

At MCS Surveyors, we provide a comprehensive identification survey report prepared to NSW standards. Your survey will include:

  • Clear identification of property boundaries
  • Accurate positioning of structures and improvements
  • Distances from structures to boundaries
  • Identification of easements, covenants, and legal restrictions
  • Documentation of any encroachments affecting the property
  • A detailed sketch or plan signed by a Registered Surveyor
  • A compliant report suitable for legal, council, and property transaction purposes

We use advanced surveying technology to ensure the highest level of accuracy, providing you with reliable documentation you can depend on.

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Who Should Arrange an Identification Survey?

Identification surveys are essential for a wide range of property owners, developers, and professionals, including:

  • Homebuyers confirming property boundaries and improvements
  • Property sellers providing clear information to prospective buyers
  • Homeowners planning renovations, extensions, or new structures
  • Builders requiring boundary verification before or after construction
  • Developers completing new dwellings or subdivisions
  • Solicitors assisting clients with property transactions or disputes
  • Certifiers issuing Building Information Certificates or Occupation Certificates

Our experienced team works with individuals, builders, developers, and legal professionals to provide accurate, efficient identification surveys across Sydney and surrounding regions.

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Our Identification Survey Process

At MCS Surveyors, we make the identification survey process straightforward and hassle free. Our proven approach includes:

1
Consultation & Cost Estimate

We discuss the purpose and scope of your survey to determine the requirements and provide a clear, competitive quote.

2
Data Review & Calculations

Our team reviews the registered deposited plans and relevant legal documents to prepare for your site assessment.

3
Site Visit & Survey

A qualified surveyor attends the property to accurately locate boundaries, structures, and improvements using advanced equipment.

4
Report Preparation & Plan Drafting

We prepare a detailed identification survey report and accompanying plan sketch. This is completed to NSW legal standards.

5
Quality Assurance & Sign Off

Your survey is checked for accuracy and signed by a registered surveyor to ensure full legal compliance.

6
Final Report Delivery

We issue your completed identification survey report in electronic (PDF) format, ready for submission to councils, solicitors, or certifiers.

Our team is committed to delivering clear, compliant documentation quickly and efficiently, helping your project progress without delays.

Why Choose MCS Surveyors For An Identification Survey?

With decades of combined surveying experience, MCS Surveyors is a trusted provider of identification surveys for property owners, developers, and professionals across Sydney, Wollongong, and greater NSW.

The MCS Surveyors difference:

  • Fully registered surveyors with NSW accreditation
  • Fast, accurate surveys with legally compliant reports
  • Detailed site assessments using advanced equipment
  • Clear, easy to understand documentation
  • Reliable service trusted by homeowners, builders, and legal professionals

We pride ourselves on delivering the highest standard of service, helping you avoid boundary disputes, legal complications, and costly project delays.

Book Your Identification Survey Today

Whether you are buying property, planning to build, or completing works for council approval, an identification survey provides the clarity you need to move forward with confidence.

Contact MCS Surveyors today to request your quote or book an identification survey with our experienced, qualified team.

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Our 30 years of combined experience in this industry has allowed us to consistently provide the best survey services to our clients for their residential, commercial, civil, and industrial properties in Sydney & Wollongong. Get in touch today for free preliminary advice and quote.

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