Topographical Survey
Detailed land surveys showing existing ground levels, features and boundaries.
Overview
Topographical surveys provide an accurate 2D or 3D model of your site as it exists today. They capture levels, boundaries, buildings, access, services and key physical features so architects, planners and contractors can design with confidence.
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Our Process
- 1Initial brief to understand project scope and deliverables
- 2On-site survey using total stations, GNSS and laser scanning where appropriate
- 3Capture of levels, boundaries, buildings, access routes and key features
- 4Quality control and adjustment of survey data
- 5Production of CAD drawings and/or 3D models
- 6Issue of final drawings, schedules and survey report
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Benefits
- Accurate base drawings for architects and designers
- Reduces risk of clashes and rework on site
- Supports planning applications and feasibility studies
- Provides a shared reference for all project stakeholders
- Compatible with CAD, BIM and GIS workflows
Request a Survey Quote
Not sure which survey you need for your project? Our survey partners help you choose the right scope for planning, extensions and development. Speak with a survey specialist or request a fixed quote.
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Areas We Cover
London Richmond Chiswick Wimbledon Kingston Fulham Hammersmith Ealing Kensington Chelsea Wandsworth Putney Barnes Twickenham Isleworth Croydon Bromley Greenwich Lewisham Sutton Hounslow Brentford Teddington Surbiton Epsom Woking Guildford Reading Slough Watford St Albans Enfield Barnet Harrow Uxbridge Ilford Romford Dartford Gravesend Maidstone Sevenoaks Tunbridge Wells Crawley Brighton Oxford Swindon Bristol Bath Luton Milton Keynes Cambridge Chelmsford Colchester Southend-on-Sea Canterbury Birmingham Manchester Leeds Sheffield Liverpool Newcastle Nottingham Leicester Coventry Derby Norwich Ipswich Peterborough Exeter Plymouth Southampton Portsmouth Bournemouth Worcester Gloucester Northampton Bedford Basingstoke Winchester Salisbury Taunton Eastbourne Hastings Folkestone Dover Ashford Tonbridge Rochester Staines Weybridge Esher Leatherhead Reigate Horsham Chichester Worthing Maidenhead High Wycombe Aylesbury Hemel Hempstead Stevenage Hertford Bishops Stortford
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