Laser Level Specialists · 25 Years

Optical Dumpy Levels — Old-school. Still reliable.

Q: What is a dumpy level used for?

Dumpy (auto) levels establish and check points in the same optical plane. Surveyors and builders use them to transfer, measure and set horizontal levels — heights at specific points, differences between points, land contours, road cross-sections, earthworks volumes, and inclined surfaces.

Q: What's the difference between the Optical1 and the Optical1P package?

The Optical1 is the level unit on its own. The Optical1P package bundles the Optical1 level with a tripod and staff. Both are 26× magnification, auto-levelling, and come with a 2-year warranty plus calibration certificate.

Q: Is the level calibrated before it ships?

Yes. Every RedBack level is checked and calibrated by RedBack technicians and ships with a free certificate of calibration. RedBack also offers ongoing repair and calibration services for all RedBack lasers and most other brands.

Optical dumpy levels are older technology — but for clear, battery-free levelling on any worksite, nothing’s more reliable. Auto-levelling, 26× magnification, calibrated at our workshop, and backed by a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty.

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26×Magnification — read the staff clearly from across the site

2 yrManufacturer’s warranty with free calibration certificate

No batt.Pure optics — no batteries, no charging, no flat battery on site

The Range

Shop Dumpy Levels

Two auto-levelling optical dumpy levels — the unit on its own, or the complete package with tripod and staff. Both 26× magnification, calibrated and certified before shipping.

Why a dumpy level?

When a dumpy level is the right tool

A telescope on a tripod paired with a staff — the simplest, most reliable way to set out heights and check levels across a site.

Auto-levelling accuracy

Roughly adjust the bubble vial into range — the compensator does the rest. Faster setup, fewer operator errors, more consistent readings across the day.

26× magnification

Read the staff clearly from across the site. Sharper crosshair definition means less squinting and more confidence in the numbers.

No batteries, no charging

Pure optics. No flat battery mid-job, no charger to chase, no cold-weather surprises. Pull it out of the box and start reading levels.

Calibrated and certified

Every RedBack dumpy level is checked and calibrated by our technicians before it ships, and comes with a free certificate of calibration.

Built for the site

Designed to withstand the knocks, dust and weather of real worksites. Not a delicate instrument that lives in a case — a tool you can use every day.

Fine rotation & angle estimation

Fine rotation adjustment, distance estimation, angle estimation, and an adjustable crosshair eyepiece. Everything you need for precise survey and set-out work.

Why RedBack

The RedBack difference

Anyone can sell a dumpy level. Few back it properly — three things that set the RedBack range apart.

Calibrated by technicians

Every unit is checked and calibrated in our workshop before it ships. A free calibration certificate is included — you don’t take our word for accuracy, we prove it.

Built to last, built to be repaired

Solid construction, built for the long term. RedBack provides in-house repair and calibration services for all RedBack lasers and most other laser brands.

No-BS 2-year warranty

Automatic. No annual calibration requirement. No blame-shifting. If there’s a genuine fault within the warranty period, we sort it — no questions, no runaround.

FAQ

Dumpy Level Questions

What is a dumpy level used for?

Dumpy (or auto) levels establish and check points in the same optical plane. Surveyors and builders use them to transfer, measure and set horizontal levels — checking heights at specific points, differences between points, land contours, data for road cross-sections, earthworks volumes, and setting inclined surfaces.

Do I need two people to use a dumpy level?

Yes. A dumpy level is a telescope on a tripod, paired with a levelling staff. One person holds the staff at the target point; the other looks through the scope and reads the height off the crosshair in the viewfinder.

Do RedBack dumpy levels need batteries?

No. Dumpy levels are pure optical instruments. No batteries, no charging, no risk of a flat battery mid-job. This is one of their biggest advantages over electronic levelling tools on site.

What’s the difference between the Optical1 and the Optical1P package?

The Optical1 is the level unit on its own — ideal if you already have a tripod and staff. The Optical1P package bundles the same Optical1 level with a tripod and staff, ready to work straight out of the box. Both are 26× magnification, auto-levelling, and come with the 2-year warranty plus calibration certificate.

Is the level calibrated before it ships?

Yes. Every RedBack level is checked and calibrated by our expert technicians and comes with a free certificate of calibration. We also offer ongoing repair and calibration services for all RedBack lasers and most other laser brands.

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