A well rounded experience

Subdivide, develop and build with certainty

From subdivision and development to civil, construction and the family home — we deliver precise, council-ready plans across Canberra and the ACT. Backed by a registered surveyor and a team that keeps you in the loop and makes the whole thing simple.

★★★★★ 5.0 on Google
Registered surveyors
Trusted since 2021
ACT & surrounding NSW
Trusted by Developers Civil contractors Commercial builders Custom-home builders Homeowners
What do you need?

Surveying for every stage of your project


Subdivision & development

Cadastral surveys, DA plans, unit & strata titling, easements and lodgement with Land Registry — the full path from concept to registration.

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Civil, construction & commercial

Set-out, engineering surveys, as-built / work-as-executed, structural steel and precast panel control for civil contractors, commercial builders and developers.

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Residential & rural

Planning a new home, renovation, shed or fence? We make boundary, identification, contour and set-out surveys simple — and explain everything in plain English.

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Selected work

Precision you can see


A selection of our work across Canberra, the ACT & NSW.

Why Ellipse

The professional, responsive choice


Trusted by developers, civil contractors, commercial builders and homeowners across the ACT — because we deliver accurate work, clear communication and a fixed price you can plan around.

Registered & experienced

A registered surveyor on every job, supported by a team with decades of combined experience across the ACT and NSW.

Clear communication

You're never left guessing. We explain scope plainly and keep you updated from quote to final plan.

Fixed written quotes

Transparent, fixed-price proposals with a clear scope — fast — so you can budget and book with confidence.

Local knowledge

We know ACT and NSW planning, councils and conditions — from inner-Canberra blocks to rural subdivisions.

5.0
Google rating
11
Five-star reviews
12+
Specialists on the team
2021
Trusted since
Subdivision & development

From raw block to registered titles


Planning a subdivision or development? We manage the survey side end-to-end — accurate plans, council-ready documentation, and registration with Land Registry Services — so your project keeps moving.

  • Boundary identification & re-establishment
  • Deposited Plan (DP) preparation & registration
  • Subdivision & unit title surveys
  • Strata & community title
  • Easement creation & encroachment resolution
  • Development application (DA) plans
  • Lot delineation & land development support
  • ACT, NSW & Australian cadastral compliance
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Ellipse Surveying field work on a development site in Canberra
How it works

Simple, accurate, sorted


1

Get a fixed quote

Tell us about your project online or over the phone. We send a clear, fixed-price proposal with a defined scope — fast.

2

We survey on site

Our registered team attends with the latest equipment, captures precise data, and works in around your program.

3

You get clear plans

Receive accurate, council-ready plans and reports — delivered in the formats you need, ready for the next stage.

Our work

Accurate work that keeps your project moving


From the first peg to the final plan, our registered team delivers survey work civil contractors, developers and builders can rely on.

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Ellipse Surveying surveyor helping a homeowner on site in Canberra
For homeowners & families

Building or renovating? We'll make it simple


A survey can feel daunting when it's your own home. We explain everything in plain English, turn up when we say we will, and give you a clear plan and a fixed price up front — so you can get on with building the home you want.

No jargon. No surprises. Just friendly, careful work from a local team that treats your block like it matters.

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Rated 5.0 on Googlefrom 11 verified reviews
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★★★★★

"Ellipse have been outstanding across our precast panel projects. Their accuracy, communication and professionalism are first-class. Cody and Ben take real ownership of their work, turning around set-outs and as-built checks quickly and without hassle."

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Dane Misner
Google review
★★★★★

"We use Ellipse Surveying for all of our custom home builds, and their service and professionalism is second to none. Whether it's a director onsite or one of their technicians, the care is always consistent. We wouldn't use any other surveying company in Canberra."

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Nicholas Keir
Google review
★★★★★

"Easy and straightforward process throughout, with clear and transparent quotation and explanation of scope. Prompt communication from the director and the office staff, and very nice people to have on site. Very much recommended."

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Antonino Nielfi
Google review · Local Guide
★★★★★

"I have used Ellipse on multiple multi-million dollar construction projects over the past four years in Canberra. An awesome team that consistently services the project needs and delivers a great product."

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Ryan Longhurst
Google review
★★★★★

"Truly professional service from start to finish. Their team was prompt, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. The quality of their work was outstanding — accurate, detailed and completed with great care. Highly recommend."

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Jessica Macor
Google review
★★★★★

"The boys at Ellipse are awesome to deal with. The quality of service is top notch, and the passion behind the business really shows. Always professional, reliable and a pleasure to support — surveying done right."

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Luke Bell
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Cody and Ben Love, founders of Ellipse Surveying, Canberra
Built by brothers

A local Canberra team that takes ownership


Ellipse Surveying is a local business run by brothers Cody and Ben Love. Since 2021 we've grown into a team of 12+ — including a registered surveyor with 40+ years' experience — built on attention to detail, a hard-working attitude and genuine care for every client.

From directors on site to our survey technicians, you get the same standard every time. That's a well rounded experience.

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Locations

Surveyors for Canberra & the surrounding region


Canberra and the ACT are home — and we travel across the wider region for civil, development, residential and rural projects.

Canberra & the ACT

GungahlinBelconnenNorth CanberraSouth CanberraWodenWeston CreekTuggeranongMolonglo Valley

Queanbeyan & surrounds

QueanbeyanGoogongJerrabomberraBungendore

Goulburn & Southern Tablelands

GoulburnYassMurrumbatemanCrookwellGunning

Snowy Monaro

CoomaJindabyneBerridaleBombala

NSW South Coast

Batemans BayMoruyaNaroomaBega

Don't see your area?

We cover the wider Canberra region. Ask us about your site.

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Get a fixed quote for your project

Tell us about your subdivision, development, civil, construction or home project — we'll send a clear, fixed-price proposal fast.

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