Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Land Division Specialists in Hindmarsh
Established in 1992, Cavallo Forest has built a reputation as a client-focused land division consultancy, combining technical expertise with a commitment to tailored service. Our founders, Rocco Cavallo and Daryl Forest, brought decades of industry experience to create a firm that prioritises innovation and responsiveness to legislative changes. Specialising in land subdivisions, we serve both first-time developers and seasoned professionals, offering end-to-end solutions from initial consultation to certified survey completion. Our team, led by Principal Rocco Cavallo, a licensed surveyor with 30 years' experience, ensures every project adheres to the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.With a focus on in-house expertise and professional ethics, we maintain strong relationships with government authorities and have facilitated numerous community title developments. Our approach combines technical precision with practical problem-solving, ensuring clients receive outcomes that maximise value while minimising risk. We actively educate clients about the complexities of land division, prioritising transparency and informed decision-making throughout the process.
Services
Land Divisions
Topographic Surveys
Boundary Identification
Lease Plans
Contour Surveys
Set-Out Surveys
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of licensed surveying experience with in-house expertise
- Our entire land division process is managed internally from consultation to certification
- All staff trained directly by principals with decades of industry experience
- We adhere to strict professional codes of ethics and conduct
- Specialist knowledge of South Australian development legislation and council policies
Services
Land Divisions
We specialise in creating new property titles through land subdivisions, handling projects from simple two-lot divisions to complex 300-lot developments. Our services include council negotiations, infrastructure planning, and certified survey preparation. With expertise in community title schemes, we ensure compliance with South Australian development legislation while maximising property yield and marketability.
Topographic Surveys
Our detailed topographic surveys map terrain features for infrastructure projects, providing accurate data in multiple formats including 3D CAD. These surveys support engineering designs for major subdivisions and commercial developments, ensuring precise planning and construction alignment with natural land features.
Boundary Identification
We conduct precise boundary surveys to resolve property line uncertainties, crucial for construction or fencing projects. Using licensed surveying standards, we provide legally recognised boundary definitions that protect property investments and prevent future disputes with neighbouring landowners.
Lease Plans
We prepare certified lease plans defining leased property portions for industrial, commercial, and residential properties. These legally compliant plans ensure clear spatial definitions for lease agreements, supporting property managers and owners in maintaining accurate land title records.
Set-Out Surveys
Our set-out surveys mark building positions on-site to ensure construction aligns with approved plans. We provide this service for residential, commercial, and industrial developments, using precision surveying to maintain dimensional accuracy and prevent costly rework during construction phases.
People
Rocco Cavallo
Principal Surveyor
With 30 years' experience, Rocco founded Cavallo Forest in 1992 after winning the RW Paynter Memorial Prize for Cadastral Surveying. He oversees all survey operations and maintains the firm's technical standards.
Daryl Forest
Consulting Surveyor
Co-founder with over 50 years' experience in land divisions, Daryl provides specialist input on complex subdivisions. He previously held leadership roles in major surveying firms across South Australia.
Josephine Cavallo
Office Manager
Managing financial and administrative operations since 2000, Josephine brings accounting expertise and client service focus to ensure smooth project coordination and client communication.
Olsi Ducaj
Graduate Surveyor
A trained surveyor under Rocco's supervision, Olsi combines academic knowledge with practical experience to support field operations and data analysis for subdivision projects.
Steven
Survey Assistant
With five years' experience, Steven provides technical support for field surveys and data collection, developing his skills in precision measurement and land mapping techniques.
Questions
What services does Cavallo Forest specialise in?
We specialise in land divisions, topographic surveys, boundary identification, lease plans, and construction set-out surveys for residential and commercial developments.
Why use a licensed surveyor for land division?
Only licensed surveyors can legally complete certified surveys required for new property titles and council approvals under South Australian legislation.
Do you work with first-time developers?
Yes, we guide first-time developers through the entire subdivision process, providing expert advice on planning, compliance, and risk management.
How long does the land division process take?
Timelines depend on council processing times, but we implement strict protocols to minimise delays and ensure efficient project completion.
What areas do you service?
While based in Hindmarsh, we work across South Australia on land division projects of varying scales and complexities.
Reviews (2)
Mary Nguyen
Mar 18, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
During the last 20 months, Rocco and his team have done more than 12 land divisions for us, and that resulted in more than 25 new titles. They are fast and efficient, very professional and knowledgeable in their field. I am grateful for their honest advice and appreciate their hard work. They have saved me so much time and money.
During the last 20 months, Rocco and his team have done more than 12 land divisions for us, and that resulted in more than 25 new titles. They are fast and efficient, very professional and knowledgeable in their field. I am grateful for their honest advice and appreciate their hard work. They have saved me so much time and money.
A. Santer
Nov 01, 2019
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Hands down the most knowledgeable land surveyor in Adelaide! Rocco is such an approachable professional in his field and was able to quickly and easily give estimates over the phone. He was able to understand my strategy of adding value to a piece of land and assist me with my feasibility. Their track record and reputation across South Australia is commendable, especially in the western suburbs.
