Surveying & Bushfire Consulting Experts on the Central Coast
Since 1989, we’ve been providing precise land surveying, subdivision planning, and bushfire assessments for residential and commercial projects across the Central Coast, Sydney, Newcastle, and Hunter regions.
What we do
Our Core Expertise
Surveying
Professional Surveying Services
Accurate measurements and boundary assessments you can rely on
Bushfire risk
Bushfire Consulting & Risk Assessment
Comprehensive analysis to protect your property from bushfire threats
Trusted by property owners and developers in NSW across four decades
Clarke Dowdle & Associates has built a reputation for meticulous work and practical solutions. Our team brings years of experience to every project, whether it’s a straightforward survey or complex bushfire risk evaluation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Unsure about anything? Read through some commonly asked questions below, or get in touch with us for personalised help!
Which areas do you service?
We primarily provide our surveying and bushfire consulting services across the Central Coast, Sydney, Newcastle, and Hunter regions.
Our team regularly works with homeowners, builders, developers, and rural property owners throughout these areas, and we are very familiar with the requirements of local councils and planning authorities.
If you are unsure whether your property falls within our service range, feel free to contact us and we will be happy to confirm.
Which type of survey do I need?
/surveyingYou usually need a survey anytime you are building, buying, dividing, or making changes to land.
Here is a simple breakdown:
Boundary Survey – When you want to know exactly where your property lines are, for fencing or building near a boundary.
Detail / Contour Survey – When you are planning to build or renovate. This shows slopes, levels, and site features for architects and councils.
Subdivision Survey – When you want to split one property into two or more lots.
Setout Survey – When you are ready to start construction on a building, civil construction site, or for roadwork, and need the structure marked out on the ground.
Identification Survey – Often required when buying or selling property to confirm that your buildings sit within your boundaries.
If you are unsure which survey you need, get in touch with us and we can review your plans or council requirements, then guide you through the process.
When do I need a bushfire report vs a BAL certificate?
/bushfire-consultingYou need a bushfire assessment when your property is in a bushfire prone area, which is determined by council mapping.
A Bushfire Report is typically required for:
New home builds & renovations
Secondary dwellings
Subdivisions
Development Applications (DA)
It assesses vegetation, slope, and risk to determine compliance requirements.
A BAL Certificate (Bushfire Attack Level) is usually issued for:
Complying Development Certificates (CDC)
Simpler residential projects
Situations where a full report is not required
In short:
Bushfire Report = Full assessment for planning approval
BAL Certificate = Risk rating certificate for building compliance
If you are unsure which is needed, reach out to us and we can point you in the right direction!
How long does it take to get a quote?
We will provide you with a detailed quote in under 24 hours for most projects.
Once we receive your plans, address, or project details, our team will review the scope of works and provide clear pricing along with expected timeframes.
For urgent projects, we will always do our best to prioritise your request.
What experience do you have?
Our team brings decades of industry experience across both surveying and bushfire consulting.
Our principal registered surveyor Anthony Clarke has been registered since 2005 and has worked in the surveying field since 1994, delivering accurate land surveys across residential, rural, and development projects in NSW.
We have been providing bushfire consulting services since 2002, supporting planning approvals and compliant building outcomes in bushfire prone areas.
Kristan Dowdle has been a qualified BPAD (Bushfire Planning and Design) Consultant since 2010, preparing BAL assessments and bushfire reports in line with all current regulations.
This combined experience ensures all of our clients receive reliable advice, accurate reporting, and council ready documentation.
Read our story here, or get in touch with us to find out how we can help with your next project!
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1 Oscar St, Umina Beach, 2257