Topographic surveys are used to map the topography of a piece of land, this can be done using various methods but the most common is through the use of a total station or theodolite.

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Measurements taken will produce a 3d point in space or a coordinate, these coordinates are then linked to produce an accurate site plan with levels, contours and annotations to describe the features found on site.

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There are many benefits of an accurate site plan especially at the early stages of a project, some of which are:

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• A saving in both time and money as the plan can be circulated between the many different consultants who may be involved in the project.

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• A reduction in costly mistakes that can arise from unseen issues.

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• A site plan can help to build a clear picture of the lay of the land, from which simple cut and fill calculations can be made helping to give a far better understanding of the cost of earthworks before the project has commenced.

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For examples of our topographic surveys please follow the link below.

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