You will note when costings are given or estimated that there is a list of 'add ons' reflecting costs that cannot be predicted with any certainty. These add ons appear as follows:

Time and costs to date + {Search + time on Pre Field Calcs + SIO preparation (see web page)} + (out of pockets eg travel) + gst where applicable.

Taking each one in turn:

Time and Costs to date: This reflects time and costs that may be generated dealing with your matters prior to the issuing of your instruction to undertake a field survey. Most of the time it is minimal.

Search + Time on Pre Field Calcs:

Search is predicatable in 90% of cases. It usually runs to under $50 + time involved which usually runs to under $70. This search is then used to undertake Pre Field Calcs. These calcs can generate a need to purchase additional Search or Search from the Central Plan Office in addition to the Lands Titles Office. These searches are charged by the Department at time and costs. Assessment of Search information varies a lot depending on the age and complexity of the search but can be expected to be $120 to $250.

Pre Field Calcs are more difficult to predict. Read this Link, Pre Field Calcs. Age of information and difficulties with interpretation or intergratrion will effect this time. Such calcs are never less than $250 and can extend to $500 or more. It is sometimes necessary to take the initial field work back to the office and process there with the added facilities of a larger computer monitor and printers etc. These are termed Intermediate Calcs.

SIO Preparation needs to reflect what was done by the surveyor in the field to register work undertaken on your survey. Read SIO. Again never less than $250 and often $500 or more.

Equipment Hire, self explanatary as required.

Out of Pockets eg travel. This is simply travel time + a rate per kilometre + Incidentals such as Survey Pegs, Stakes and Steel Droppers. Further, Hire of Specialized Survey Equipment is often more cost effective than involving additional Field Hands at an hourly rate.

GST; we are all subject to this tax