Natural Ground Level is another one of these ambiguous levels that requires professional judgement in order to determine. No one knows what the ‘natural’ level is or for that matter what it was in 1975!! It is up to the surveyor to determine based on the current ground levels and any historic information.

In most cases the natural level will be the existing ground level shown on the topographical survey however we recommend involving our team early to ensure its right. We are doing an increasing number of compliance certifications prior to applying for building consent; this is both cost effective for our clients and removes a huge amount of risk from all involved.

The cost of height to boundary problems is significant, the solution at the end of a building project can mean an application to Council for infringements or cutting back the eaves (the chainsaw solution)!

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