Professional Building Setout in Perth
Building setout is the process of marking the exact positions of your new building on the ground before construction begins. At City Land Surveyors Perth, we provide precise setout services that ensure your building is positioned exactly according to approved plans and meets all setback requirements.
What is Building Setout?
Building setout (also called construction setout or setting out) transfers the building design from paper plans to physical marks on your site. Our surveyors use precision instruments to position:
- Building corners: The exact position of external walls
- Foundation lines: Where footings and slabs should be placed
- Floor levels: The correct height for finished floor level (FFL)
- Setback distances: Confirming boundary clearances are met
- Building orientation: Ensuring the building faces the correct direction
Why is Accurate Building Setout Important?
- Compliance: Buildings must meet setback requirements from boundaries
- Avoid costly mistakes: Errors discovered after construction are expensive to fix
- Council approval: Some councils require survey certificates at slab stage
- Neighbour relations: Avoid disputes about buildings too close to boundaries
Building Setout Process
- Plan review: We check your approved building plans and site plan
- Boundary location: Confirm boundary positions relative to the proposed building
- Mark positions: Set out building corners with pegs or paint marks
- Level transfer: Establish the correct floor level datum
- Documentation: Provide a setout plan showing positions and setbacks
Building Setout Costs in Perth
- Standard house setout: $500 - $800
- Two-storey or complex: $800 - $1,200
- Commercial buildings: Quote on application
Contact us for a free quote.