Servicing Ipswich, Brisbane, Somerset, Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley and surrounding regions, Baird & Hayes brings over 75 years of experience in delivering reliable, high-quality surveying and town planning services across Queensland. Our long-standing reputation is built on a foundation of technical expertise, personal service, and regional knowledge.
Baird & Hayes was formed in 1946 when Ken Baird returned from World War II and began offering land surveying services across Southern and Western Queensland. In those early days, Ken’s commitment was so strong he often travelled by camel through remote terrain to reach his projects.
In the 1950s, Keith Hayes joined the firm, becoming the second principal in the 1970s. Together, Ken and Keith built a reputation for technical excellence, professionalism, and old-fashioned service. Their legacy is still alive today through our core values:
Quality. Value. Service. Friendliness.
In 2000, Peter Henry became the third Principal Surveyor, continuing the proud tradition of delivering dependable planning and surveying services to our clients across Queensland.
We specialise in land development, planning applications, and surveying projects throughout the Western Development Corridor from Brisbane to Toowoomba. While our primary focus is in:
Ipswich
Somerset
Scenic Rim
Lockyer Valley
Brisbane City Council regions
We’ve also delivered projects from the Hunter Valley to Mount Isa, and from Stradbroke Island to Ballera in outback Queensland.
We have strong working relationships with local authorities, including Ipswich City Council, Scenic Rim Regional Council, Lockyer Valley Regional Council, Somerset Regional Council, and Brisbane City Council.
We work with a wide range of clients including:
Residential landowners and investors
Property developers and builders
Mining and rural industry operators (e.g. quarries, batching plants)
Local and State Government agencies
Water and service authorities
Building and plumbing contractors
Whether you’re managing a Reconfiguring a Lot (RAL) subdivision, Material Change of Use (MCU), or a rural land project, we understand the importance of managing approvals efficiently and keeping costs under control.
As a Queensland-owned small business, we pride ourselves on delivering:
Responsive, personalised service
Fast documentation and report turnaround
Fee proposals within 1–3 business days
Planning reports within 2 weeks, depending on project scope
We collaborate with engineers, architects, and environmental consultants to ensure you get the expertise you need across all stages of your development.
Our office is located at 77 Roderick Street, Ipswich, just a short walk from the Ipswich City Council Chambers, with free parking available on-site. Since a fire destroyed our original office (Trustee Chambers) in 1993, we’ve operated from this location, bringing our Surveyors, Town Planners, and Support Staff under one roof for streamlined client service.
Every project we undertake is reviewed weekly to ensure steady progress and no avoidable delays. We follow internal Quality Assurance procedures for the checking and final review of all planning and surveying documentation before it leaves our office.
Ready to work with trusted experts in surveying and town planning in Ipswich, Scenic Rim, Somerset, and beyond?
Contact us today or call (07) 3812 2076 for a no-obligation quote or consultation.
