A topographic survey, also known as a land, topo, or terrain survey, is a vital component in the design process for a site and should be commissioned before any detailed design works take place.
At LOGOS SURVEYS, we have vast experience in carrying out topographic surveys, and it is the core of our business. Our surveyors use Leica equipment to carry out our surveys. These instruments are also capable of reflectorless measurement, which means we can survey previously inaccessible points. This is particularly useful for surveying heights and positions of buildings, which overlook development sites and produce streetscapes of adjacent building elevations.
What is a topographic survey?
A topographical survey is a comprehensive and accurate survey of all the manmade and natural features, levels of a site, drainage, and is the first step in the process of the site’s development. Other constraining factors such as highways and buildings adjacent to the site are also surveyed to aid the design process.
What is it used for?
A topographic map helps professionals, such as architects, civil engineers, and planners aid the design work for infrastructure projects or planning works for housing or property development.
What are the benefits?
The main benefit of topographic surveys is that they help with planning and decision-making. An accurate survey will prevent costly assumptions being made about the size of the site, or about other constraints such as site levels and heights and positions of surrounding buildings.
How long does it take?
The duration depends on the size and complexity of the proposed project. Once we have surveyed your site, it takes another few days for drawings to be produced.
What can you expect from our topographic surveys?
Detail is accurately measured and the deliverables are issued to meet our clients’ specific requirements or to RICS standards. These can range from simple 2D plans to detailed 3D AutoCAD drawings. To ensure the highest quality control, our surveyors edit their own surveys to ensure that all possible detail is recorded and presented correctly.