Frequently Asked Questions

Daly Smith provides professional land surveying, civil engineering and town planning services across NSW. Our team manages projects from initial feasibility to approvals, ensuring every development meets legal and technical requirements. Learn more about our services.

We proudly service Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, Hunter Valley, the Central Coast, and surrounding NSW regions, providing local expertise and compliance knowledge for your development projects. 

Requesting a quote is easy! Simply contact our team online or by phone, provide details about your project, and we’ll provide a free, tailored estimate. Request a quote here.

• Boundary surveys place marks on site to define your property boundaries normally for fencing or to clarify the boundary on the ground.
• Detail surveys capture existing site features like buildings, trees, fences and levels normally used by your architect for design.
• Construction surveys place marks of a proposed structure or extension to ensure they are built in the correct location.

If you’re not sure, our team can recommend the right survey for your project.

Our civil engineering services include road and driveway design, stormwater and sewer & water design, tailored to residential, commercial, council and government projects.  View civil engineering services.

Yes. We offer stormwater design, detention, retention and quality modelling to ensure compliance with local council and environmental regulations. Read about our engineering capabilities.

Yes. Our team are Hunter Water Accredited Design Consultants, providing approvals for water and sewer minor and major works designs. Learn more about approvals.

Early engagement helps avoid costly design changes and approval delays. Contact Daly Smith at the start of your project to optimize planning and reduce risks. Get in touch.

Yes, we offer dilapidation reports to document existing conditions prior to construction commencement.

We use drones, GNSS (GPS), Total Stations, and 3D modelling software to deliver accurate, reliable surveys for all types of projects. Explore our technology.

Our surveys adhere to professional Australian standards, ensuring precision for property boundaries, construction, and planning purposes. Learn about our surveying expertise.

Yes. We provide specialist surveys for waterfront properties, helping you meet council and environmental and Crown Lands requirements.

A redefinition survey accurately identifies your property boundaries for legal and development purposes. It’s essential for strata subdivisions or resolving boundary disputes. 

Yes. We prepare comprehensive development applications, including environmental assessments and council liaison to streamline approvals.

Our town planning team prepares planning advice and reports on the likelihood of a development being permissible, Planning Proposals for rezoning and changes to minimum lot size, s4.55 modification to existing approvals, and Hunter Water Corporation Review of Environmental Factors (REF) tailored to your project.

We act as your liaison with local councils, ensuring compliance, addressing concerns, and facilitating faster approval of your development applications.

Our team typically responds within 1 business day to discuss your project and next steps. Contact us now.

We have an office centrally located in Morisset. You can schedule an appointment or visit us directly. View our location.

Yes. Daly Smith has experience with residential subdivisions, commercial developments, and government infrastructure projects, offering tailored solutions for each sector. Learn about our projects.