Max Sayer

Senior Consultant

Max Sayer

Max has worked continuously in the surveying profession since graduating from the South Australian Institute of Technology in 1985. He commenced work early in 1986 in the Mount Gambier office of Sawley Lock and Associates. In 1993 he moved to Adelaide, and in 2002 he became a shareholder of the new entity Sawley Lock Pty Ltd when a new office was opened in Prospect.

Max is currently involved in the management of many land division projects and a wide range of other projects that the firm is involved with. These include boundary identification surveys, set-out surveys for engineering and construction projects, and site feature surveys. Having grown up at Appila in the Mid-North region, he is regularly involved in projects for our regional clients.

Qualifications and professional affiliations

  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Surveying (1985)
  • Licensed Surveyor
  • Member – Surveying & Spatial Sciences Institute
  • Member – Spatial Industries Business Association

Max commenced work as a surveying graduate in 1986 and became a licensed surveyor in 1989. He has served on the SA divisional committee of the Institution of Surveyors, as well as various other professional and technical committees.

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Ted Byrt
Ted Byrt
11/08/2023
My recent personal experience was very positive - Shaun Turnbull prepared a site survey required for a DA to be lodged with PlanSA and his attention to detail and accuracy was exceptional. I worked with Shaun on site in Ashton to find survey pegs on a hilly and "overgrown" area adjacent a very old fence line to prepare for the site survey to locate a precise site for a new agricultural shed. Shaun's patience and determination were a credit to him. This was not the first experience with Sawley Lock O'Callaghan - Damian Brogden had previously assisted me to re-align boundaries on a residential allotment at Cheltenham - delivering the same high quality work underpinned by attention to detail and accuracy.
Simon Heath
Simon Heath
11/07/2023
I have used Sawley O'Callaghan multiple times over the years and always got the same great service! Last week another Survey completed Promptly, Professionally and to Budget! Highly recommend them!
Wayne Maddox
Wayne Maddox
30/06/2023
From our first enquiry right through a long and complex land division process, we were fully supported. Communication was always very prompt, courteous and professional. We were given excellent advice on what to expect from our local council which proved to be correct. We would highly recommend Sawley, Lock O'Callaghan.
Claire McInnes
Claire McInnes
06/06/2023
Damian and his team did a great job with the survey of our property. He resolved the boundary complications we inherited from the neighbour's renovations. We appreciated the time and effort spent to sort this out, as well as the professional communication throughout.
Tarni Reeves
Tarni Reeves
17/05/2023
When I first called I wasn’t too sure as the person seemed a little uninterested but they provided a fast quote at a reasonable cost and were able to schedule the job to be completed in 1 week where other places I called were much more costly and wouldn’t be able to do the job for at least 6 weeks. All details, documents and invoices were sent through within the same day of the job being completed. Quite happy overall with the service. Would recommend.
Louise Combe
Louise Combe
12/04/2023
Very kind, professional and prompt service. They had great communication both via email and phone. Would recommend.
Ryan Schell
Ryan Schell
10/01/2023
The entire process with the Sawley Lock team was fantastic! Right from the first moment of enquiry the communications was friendly, professional, efficient and informative. Always giving plenty of time to answer questions and explain things. I would certainly recommend Max and his team!
Robert Monteleone
Robert Monteleone
23/12/2022
Excellent service and highly professional. The staff are very friendly and thorough in all the dealings we had. The surveying work carried out was to a very high standard and their rates are competitive. Will will use again in the future. Highly recommended!
Luba Zupan
Luba Zupan
17/12/2022
I recommend this great team to anyone who reads this review. I personally thank Sawley Lock O'Callaghan team, for making it possible to complete what felt like initially impossible. Your professional service, guidance, support, great communications and management skills, makes your business stand out as exceptional. Thank you kindly. Keep up the great work.
Isabella White
Isabella White
15/11/2022
Excellent customer service. Professional and prompt communication via phone and email. Very fair pricing. Great to work with.
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Sawley Lock O’Callaghan’s professional & experienced team is here to help you with all your land division & survey needs in Adelaide & regional South Australia.

Our firm provides surveying and associated services throughout the state. Providing residential & commercial infrastructure surveys.

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