Landair Surveys

What Landair Surveys does

Landair Surveys is a privately held Australian land and aerial surveying firm founded in 1974, headquartered in Ringwood, Victoria with offices in Sydney (Jamisontown) and a local team in Lindfield, NSW, employing 11-50 people. The company delivers an integrated mix of cadastral, construction, infrastructure, heritage, environmental, and volumetric surveying services across the east coast of Australia, serving state and local government agencies, construction firms, property consultants, landfill and quarry operators, and heritage architects.

Its technology stack combines crewed aerial photogrammetry (Vulcanair P68C aircraft with PhaseOne 280i and Leica RCD30 sensors), terrestrial and mobile laser scanning (Faro Focus and NavVis VLX3 capturing 45,000 m² of point cloud per project), CASA-certified multi-rotor RPA/drone operations, dual-frequency bathymetric echo sounding with RTK GNSS, and combined EMI/GPR underground utility detection. Data is processed using SimActive Correlator3D and delivered in formats compatible with ESRI GIS, Autodesk Revit, Propeller, and Google Earth. The firm holds multi-jurisdictional licensed surveyor credentials (VIC, NSW, QLD) and panel-approved status with multiple Victorian and NSW government agencies.

The business operates a quote-based professional services model with hourly billing on dynamic construction projects and fixed-price scoping for survey deliverables, distributed entirely through direct enterprise field sales rather than channel partners. Customers include Department of Transport Victoria, Spatial Services NSW, VSBA, ConnectEast, DELWP, Cleanaway, Holcim, Barro Group, CBRE, Goodman, FDC Construction & Fitout, Coles, MAB Corporation, Architectus, Lovell Chen, Conservation Studio, and CDC Property Consultancy, with multiple decade-long recurring relationships such as ConnectEast (since 2004), Cleanaway Lucas Heights (monthly since 2012), FDC Construction (80+ projects since 2008), and the VSBA school program (150+ schools since 2017). No external funding, M&A, or ownership changes are disclosed; the company is founder/owner-operated under Managing Director Erik Birzulis.

Name

Landair Surveys

Legal name

Landair Surveys

Website

https://landair.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Landair Surveys is an Australian surveying firm founded in 1974 providing integrated land, aerial, 3D laser scanning, drone, and bathymetric surveys to government, construction, property, landfill, quarry, and heritage clients across the east coast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ringwood

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Surveying Services: Project-based professional surveying services including cadastral, feature/level, construction setout, as-built, volumetric, and bathymetric surveys. Charged at hourly rates for construction projects or fixed quotes based on scope.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Landair Surveys is a professional land and aerial surveying company that delivers precision spatial data capture and geospatial services across eastern Australia. Core offerings include 3D laser scanning, aerial photography, drone (RPA) surveys, cadastral and title re-establishment surveys, construction setout, bathymetric surveys, volumetric surveys, underground service locating, and feature/level surveying. Licensed surveyors in VIC, NSW, and QLD deliver certified plans, point clouds, orthophotos, and 3D models to government, construction, property, architecture, quarry, and landfill clients.

Product overview

Landair Surveys is a surveying and geospatial services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of precision measurement and spatial data services. The core offerings include 3D Laser Scanning, Aerial Imagery & Photography, Drone (RPA) Surveys, Bathymetric Surveys, Volumetric Surveys, and Construction Setout Surveys, supported by specialized services such as Cadastral & Title Re-establishment Surveys, Lease Area Surveys, Feature & Level Surveying, Underground Service Locating, and Site Analysis Surveys. The company operates across multiple sectors including architecture, engineering and construction, government infrastructure, geospatial imagery, environmental imagery, property consulting, and landfill/quarry operations. Data outputs are delivered in industry-standard formats including DWG, DXF, PDF, TIFF, LAS, ECW, and CSV, with integration support for platforms like Propeller, ESRI GIS systems, Google Earth, and Revit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3D Laser Scanning High-precision terrestrial and mobile laser scanning to capture detailed point cloud data of buildings, infrastructure, and terrain for accurate as-built documentation and heritage preservation.
• Aerial Imagery & Photography High-resolution aerial photography and orthophoto mosaics captured using crewed aircraft equipped with PhaseOne 280i and Leica RCD30 sensors for large-area mapping and spatial data collection.
• Drone (RPA) Surveys Unmanned aerial surveys using CASA-certified drone pilots for rapid site capture, thermal imaging, and volumetric analysis across construction, landfill, and quarry sites.
• Construction Setout Surveys Precision positioning of buildings and infrastructure aligned with design plans for accurate construction guidance and quality assurance throughout project phases.
• Bathymetric Surveys Underwater survey services using RTK GNSS receivers and dual-frequency echo sounders to map seabeds, lake floors, and sediment depths for waterway management and dredging planning.
• Volumetric Surveys Measurement of airspace, waste volumes, and stockpile quantities using ground, drone, and aerial techniques to support operational planning and compliance reporting for landfills and quarries.
• Feature & Level Surveying Capture of surface details including existing structures, vegetation, contours, and terrain features for topographic mapping and infrastructure planning.
• Lease Area Surveys Verified measurements of commercial property spaces calculated per Property Council of Australia guidelines for NLA, GLA, and GLAR to support valuations, rentals, and lease compliance.
• Cadastral & Title Re-establishment Surveys Boundary identification and title re-establishment surveys by licensed surveyors to define property lines, easements, and encroachments for subdivision and development projects.
• Underground Service Locating Surveys Identification and mapping of buried infrastructure including pipes, cables, and utilities using electromagnetic induction and ground penetrating radar for safe excavation planning.
• Site Analysis Surveys Comprehensive surveys showing existing features and levels for property development and planning permit applications, including ResCode and site context plans.
• Subdivision Survey Services Survey services for land subdivision from two lots to multi-stage developments, including building subdivisions, stratum subdivisions, and land acquisition surveys.
• Due Diligence Survey Services Time-sensitive site data collection and reporting for property acquisition, lease negotiations, and pre-development decision-making by consultants.
• Engineering Surveys Survey support for civil engineering projects including design validation, as-built verification, and monitoring surveys for roads, bridges, and infrastructure.
• Thermal Hotspot Detection Temperature mapping using thermal cameras attached to drones to identify abnormal heat zones in landfill cells for fire prevention and EPA compliance.
• Control & Monitoring Surveys Establishment of benchmarks and reference points with ongoing monitoring to identify movement over time for infrastructure and dam safety applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45000 m² of pointcloud data captured in 2 days for FDC Docklands project
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Department of Transport VictoriacoreOthersLong-standing government client for major infrastructure projects including West Gate Tunnel Project with over 1,400 hours of cadastral surveying. Panel-approved supplier for transport and planning surveying services.
• HolcimcoreOthersConstruction materials company engaged for quarry mapping across Victoria and laser scanning surveys for Oaklands Junction quarry plant upgrade works.
• Barro GroupcoreOthersConstruction materials operator with ongoing engagement for quarry mapping (12 quarries) and landfill operations including Sunshine Landfill since 2011.
• CBRE GroupcoreOthersGlobal commercial real estate services firm engaged for property due diligence surveys, lease area measurements, and commercial property assessments.
• CleanawaycoreOthersWaste management company engaged for monthly drone flyovers at Lucas Heights Landfill since 2012 for waste movement and airspace consumption monitoring.
• FDC Construction & FitoutcoreOthersConstruction company with 80+ projects delivered since 2008. Major projects include Coles Customer Fulfillment Centre (87,000 m²) and FDC Docklands VLX 3D laser scanning (45,000 m² captured in 2 days).
• Parks VictoriacoreOthersGovernment parks agency engaged for heritage surveys including Mt Buffalo Chalet, Point Hicks Lightstation, and Werribee Park Mansion documentation.
• Conservation StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeritage architecture firm engaged for multiple significant heritage projects including Mt Buffalo Chalet (660+ hours surveying), 108 Little Bourke Street, University of Melbourne, and Point Hicks Lightstation. Deep collaboration on heritage conservation methodology.
• Lovell ChencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeritage architecture firm engaged for Werribee Park Mansion external conditions documentation and Brighton Mansion survey. Long-term collaboration on heritage documentation projects.
• Victorian School Building AuthoritycoreOthersGovernment education infrastructure authority with ongoing engagement since 2017 for surveys at approximately 150 schools across Victoria for new schools and upgrades.
• Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP)coreOthersVictorian government environment department engaged for aerial imagery capture of planned burn sites across Gippsland and Barwon South West regions for bushfire risk management.
• ConnectEastmajorOthersEastlink operator engaged for resurfacing project with over 2,500 surveying hours contributed across three consecutive summers. Partnership dating back to 2004.
• Downer GroupmajorOthersCivil engineering contractor engaged for Eastlink resurfacing project alongside ConnectEast, contributing mobile laser scanning and quality assurance surveys.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Veris: Australia-listed surveying, planning and geospatial consultancy offering cadastral, engineering, 3D laser scanning and aerial/drone services. Closest listed peer to Landair in scale, service breadth and Australian east-coast government client base.
• Aerometrex: ASX-listed aerial imagery and photogrammetry provider operating crewed aircraft with metric-grade cameras. Direct competitor for high-resolution aerial imagery, orthophotos and 3D mesh products supplied to government and enterprise clients in Australia.
• Cardinal Surveying: Independent Victorian surveying firm offering cadastral, engineering, construction and 3D laser scanning services. Overlaps Landair on heritage, construction setout and property consultant work in the Melbourne market.
• Reeds Consulting: Australian multi-discipline consultancy providing surveying, planning, engineering and project management. Competes with Landair particularly on urban development, infrastructure and government cadastral work across Victoria and NSW.
• Beveridge Williams: Australian surveying, town planning and environmental consultancy with strong presence across VIC and NSW. Directly comparable on cadastral, feature/level, construction setout and engineering surveying services offered to government, developers and consultants.
• LTS Group (Land Surveying & Mapping): Australian surveying and spatial data services firm offering cadastral, engineering, laser scanning and UAV-based mapping. Direct competitor on infrastructure, construction and government projects across east-coast Australia.
• AAM Group (now part of Woolpert): One of the largest geospatial services and aerial surveying firms in the Australasian market, now integrated with Woolpert. Directly competes with Landair in aerial imagery capture, orthophoto production and government geospatial data delivery across Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific.

Emerging players

• Nearmap: ASX-listed aerial imagery and 3D technology company capturing city-scale aerial datasets via its own aircraft fleet. A partial competitor to Landair in aerial imagery delivery to government and enterprise, with a SaaS/distribution model rather than custom project delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Woolpert: Large US-headquartered architecture, engineering and geospatial firm with deep Australia/New Zealand presence via its acquisition of AAM. Competes with Landair across aerial surveying, GIS data, lidar and infrastructure asset management for government clients.
• Fugro: Global site characterisation and asset integrity services firm with significant bathymetric, hydrographic and geophysical surveying operations in Australia. Overlaps with Landair on bathymetric and water-related surveying work; much larger but competes for similar enterprise and government programmes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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