How a Topographical Survey Can Benefit Your Building Project

Topographical Surveys can be important to any project, no matter what the size. Using the latest in surveying technology, a topographical land survey can uncover numerous unexpected issues, saving the developer money and time.

Topographical Surveys Essex gives a correct representation of the surface of the ground. It will show all natural and artificial objects including any existing structures, boundary details, grid levels, ground surfaces, tree positions and drainage. Topographical surveys can show an area in as much detail as you need, depending on your project size and the terrain involved.

Normally information is gathered by using a total station, or electronic theodolite, which measures distances and angles between points on the ground. These relate to a standard datum point about which height and location are already known. To add more detail to the survey, techniques such as 3D Laser Scanning or aerial photography may even be used. All the information gathered onsite can be edited and supplied to you in whichever way suits you best - in 2D drawings or electronic files.

Having a Topographical Survey conducted on your project can highlight feasible issues. Distances between surrounding properties are exactly recorded to prevent potential boundary and right to light issues. A survey can also decide whether or not you will be building on water plain or whether the ground is in danger of flooding.

Given climate change and the recent amount of heavy rainfall, which led to many areas of the United Kingdom being flooded, the requirement for Topographical Surveys Essex has increased significantly. Due to the combination of ever increasing rainfall putting pressure on river banks, manmade drainage and a growing population, topographical land surveys have become a vital device for builders and developers.

The amount and type of Topographical Surveys detail collected on site should be based on your specification. However, experienced land surveyors will use their knowledge of planning issues to provide additional information that might be vital for any future design or planning application. Information may even be gathered from the utility companies, which can then be added to your topographical survey designs.

Alongside having a Topographical Land Survey, you can save time for your project's designer and reduce risk for the contractor by exactly mapping the positions of drainage, water supply and electricity cables. A topographical survey will identify positions of access covers but it can be worth investing in underground service tracing. Also, when extending historic buildings, a 3D Laser Scan might be appropriate to exactly measure features such as stone carvings and leaning walls. All these services can be provided by a professional surveying company.

About Company: Cat Surveys offering a wide range of surveying and consultancy services, Geomatics department supports our Utilities and Site Investigation teams as well as liaising with Local Authorities, Civil Engineering/Building Contractors and various Major Utility Providers.

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