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EASEMENT SURVEYS

Certified easement plans for access, services and drainage and more

What is an easement survey? How it works Our approach Frequently asked questions Your next steps

What is an easement survey?

Surveying to define, create or remove easements

An easement survey defines a legal right to use part of a property for a specific purpose, such as access, services, or drainage. It ensures the easement is accurately located and documented for property transactions or regulatory compliance.

At Sonto, we deliver certified easement plans ready for Titles Office registration or development approval processes. Whether creating, amending or extinguishing an easement, we make the process clear and compliant.

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How does an easement survey work?

From easement intent to certified plan

Confirm easement
purpose and location

We begin by confirming the purpose of the easement (such as access, services, or drainage) and reviewing relevant survey plans or legal agreements to determine its proposed location, dimensions, and relationship to adjoining properties.

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Complete on-site
survey and data capture

Our team conducts a detailed on-site survey to locate and mark the physical location of the easement and its interaction with site features, structures or boundaries. This ensures accuracy and compliance with legal and planning requirements.

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Draft and certify the easement plan

We prepare a certified easement plan that defines the easement’s location, dimensions, alignment and purpose. This plan is suitable for legal agreements, development applications, or submission to the Titles Office.

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Provide documentation
for registration

We supply the certified digital easement plan along with supporting information required for registration or development approval. If needed, we assist with coordination between landowners, legal teams, and council to ensure smooth processing.

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Confirm easement
purpose and location

We begin by confirming the purpose of the easement (such as access, services, or drainage) and reviewing relevant survey plans or legal agreements to determine its proposed location, dimensions, and relationship to adjoining properties.

Contact us for a quote

Complete on-site
survey and data capture

Our team conducts a detailed on-site survey to locate and mark the physical location of the easement and its interaction with site features, structures or boundaries. This ensures accuracy and compliance with legal and planning requirements.

Contact us for a quote

Draft and certify the easement plan

We prepare a certified easement plan that defines the easement’s location, dimensions, alignment and purpose. This plan is suitable for legal agreements, development applications, or submission to the Titles Office.

Contact us for a quote

Provide documentation
for registration

We supply the certified digital easement plan along with supporting information required for registration or development approval. If needed, we assist with coordination between landowners, legal teams, and council to ensure smooth processing.

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Our Approach

Practical, precise easement surveys from start to finish

We take a streamlined, detail-focused approach to easement surveys – combining technical accuracy with clear communication. Whether for development, sale, or legal registration, we work closely with all parties to define and certify your easement with minimal delay

Understand easement intent and scope

We clarify the purpose of the easement, its required location, and which properties or parties it affects. This step ensures the survey aligns with legal requirements and supports a smooth approval, registration, or property transaction process.

Survey the site and gather detail

Our surveyors visit the site to capture accurate spatial data, including boundaries, physical features and anything relevant to the easement intent. This provides the foundation for a clear and legally compliant easement plan tailored to your development or legal needs.

Prepare a compliant easement plan

We draft an easement plan that shows location, dimensions, alignment and purpose. Each plan is prepared in accordance with the Titles Office and council requirements, making sure that it’s ready for legal use or development application support.

Certify and supply digital documents

The easement plan is certified by a cadastral surveyor and delivered in a relevant digital format. If required, we also assist with supporting documentation for submission to the Titles Office or relevant authorities to complete the process.

FAQS

Common questions about easement surveys

What is an easement, and why do I need a survey for it?

An easement is a legal right to use part of a property for a specific purpose, like access or services. A survey is required to accurately define its location, dimensions and purpose — supporting legal agreements, development approvals or Titles Office registration.

When is an easement survey required?

Easement surveys are required when creating, modifying, or extinguishing an easement. This includes access easements, service corridors, drainage paths or utility alignments. The survey ensures compliance with local planning schemes and legal registration requirements.

Can I create an easement over my own property?

Yes, you can create an easement over one part of your property for the benefit of another lot you own (such as to formalise access, for example). A survey is still needed to define and register the easement legally and accurately.

Who is responsible for registering the easement?

Registration is typically handled by your solicitor or legal representative, but it must include a certified easement plan from a licensed surveyor. We provide the required plan and can liaise with your legal team to support smooth registration.

What happens if I no longer need an existing easement?

If an easement is no longer required, it may be extinguished. This involves agreement between affected parties and preparation of a new survey plan to update the property title. We can help with the survey and documentation needed for removal.

Your next Steps

What do you need to get your project started?

We also offer a full suite of surveying solutions, each of which are designed to support the unique needs of your project and guarantee the absolute best outcomes. You can explore Sonto’s comprehensive range of additional surveying capabilities to learn more about how you can bring clarity and confidence to any kind of development project.

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Subdivision Surveys

Are you looking to transform your land into a brand-new development site? Sonto’s subdivision surveys provide you with the precision and compliance needed for successful land division projects.

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Building Set Outs

Sonto specialises in precise Building Set Out surveys for new residential builds and renovations. We ensure homes are positioned accurately within property boundaries and comply with approved building plans.

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Brisbane
Office

76 – 84 Brunswick Street,
Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006
(07) 3520 0948 Contact

Gold Coast
Office

Level 2, Suite 6001/19
Robina Town Centre Dr,
Robina QLD 4226
(07) 5646 4367 Contact

Sunshine Coast
Office

3/37 Project Avenue,
Noosaville QLD 4566
(07) 3520 0948 Contact

Define easements clearly and get it right the first time

Need to create, adjust or remove an easement? We’ll help you get it done with precision, compliance and no guesswork. Call, email or complete the quote form to organise a certified easement survey that supports your next step with confidence.

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Sonto is a well-established multidisciplinary survey firm with offices in Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. Initially focused on construction and engineering surveying, our company has expanded its service offering to include boundary, development, and design surveying and have been endorsed by the Surveyors Board of Queensland.

We are committed to continuous improvement, embracing new technologies such as 3D Scanning to enhance the quality and value of our services. For innovative surveying, delivered meticulously, GET IN TOUCH with the surveyors from Sonto today!

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Brisbane
Office

76 – 84 Brunswick Street,
Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006
(07) 3520 0948

Gold Coast
Office

Level 2, Suite 6001/19
Robina Town Centre Dr,
Robina QLD 4226
(07) 5646 4367

Sunshine Coast
Office

3/37 Project Avenue,
Noosaville QLD 4566
(07) 3520 0948

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