Land Surveyor claims can arise where another party alleges that surveying work was inaccurate or incomplete and caused financial loss.

Examples include the following.

Boundary errors #

A surveyor may be alleged to have incorrectly identified a property boundary.

This can contribute to disputes involving buildings, fences, retaining walls, driveways or other improvements constructed in the wrong location.

Construction set-out errors #

A claim can arise where a building, structure or other work is allegedly set out at the wrong:

• Location.
• Height.
• Level.
• Alignment.
• Distance from a boundary.

Rectification can potentially be expensive once construction has commenced.

Measurement or calculation errors #

Incorrect measurements, coordinates or calculations can affect plans, construction work or decisions made by other project participants.

Easement or encroachment issues #

A surveyor may face allegations that an easement, encroachment or other property constraint was incorrectly identified or omitted.

Survey plan errors #

Errors in plans or documentation may result in additional work, delays or disputes.

These are examples only.

Whether a particular claim is covered depends on the facts and the Professional Indemnity policy.

Claims and circumstances that could reasonably lead to a claim should be notified promptly.