UNDERSTAND YOUR SITE WITH ACCURACY AND PRECISION
Explore your land with precision.
Discover the nuances of your lands terrain with Topographical Surveys. Often referred to as "Topo surveys", Topographic Land Surveys involve the production of maps and plans which are true to scale, and created to display and accurately represent details of both natural and built environments.
Our experienced partners conduct Topographical Surveys across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, the Midlands, and UK and produce maps in-house to the scale and format requested by our clients.
Outputs that can be supplied include 2D and 3D Plan Drawings, Site Sections, volumes, Autodesk Civil 3D surfaces, MX GENIO and LandXML outputs, 3D Modelling and Building Information Modelling (BIM).
Topographic Land Surveys.
Topographic Land Surveys are undertaken by our experienced and dedicated partners who utilise an array of equipment including GPS/GNSS, Robotic Total Stations, Laser Scanners and Precise Digital Levels. Our trusted partners can measure any feature of the built or natural environment swiftly and precisely and to the highest standard attainable.
What information should a topographical land survey display?
A topographical land survey is a complete inventory of your landscape. The standard topographic land surveys we work with our partners to obtain will vividly illustrate the position of ground level surface features such as building foot prints, walls, fences, manhole covers, invert levels.
It's a complete map that reveals the unique story of your environment, from existing structures and drainage systems to supportive height data such as ridge and eave heights, overhead lines and boundary height information, as well as tree positions and spot levels. Consider it your guide to understanding and managing your property's or land's complicated tapestry of natural and man-made characteristics.
They're comprehensive for a reason - to aid planners & architects, developers and homeowners for feasibility studies, detailed planning applications, or creating 3D visuals.
NICE TO HAVE OR ESSENTIAL FOR YOUR PROJECT
Do I need a Topographical Survey?
A topographical survey should be considered an investment and your decision to have one should be about acquiring an in-depth understanding of your property, land or Site to better inform future development, not just collecting baseline data.
Consider whether you intend to build, renovate, or redesign your property or land. If so, a topographical survey can provide you with the accuracy you need to understand where existing natural and man-made features are. Whether you're an architect building the next showpiece house or a developer conceptualising a new project, the insights from a topographical survey guide you and your project, ensuring every feature and contour is considered.
Do I need a Topographical Survey for planning?
Every architect, developer and ultimately - homeowner, wishes to embark on a construction project, little or large, without encountering planning challenges. This is why topographical surveys can be an essential tool.
The topographical survey provides precise measurements that capture your Site or property's limits and precise details on existing natural and man-made structures. When designing a new development, building new homes, or extending or renovating properties within the constraints of planning requirements, collaboration with your topographical land surveyor is critical.
Topographical Surveys also help inform the need for additional surveys – such as a BS5837 Tree Survey for Planning or where there are unaccounted depressions which can change the design and integration of flood control and protection planning measures.
So in short, what's the benefit?
In short, your time, money and reputation are at stake in development or building projects. Obtaining an accurate understanding of your site and identifying (and designing out) any potential challenges or showstoppers will help reduce the risk of costly or time-delaying issues further down the line.
We trust our Topo partners.
Our trusted partners undertake topographical surveys on a diverse range of sites including Greenfield and Brownfield Sites all over Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and the UK. Their team of experienced surveyors and engineers carry out all their surveys to TSA (The Survey Association) & RICS specification of land surveys 3rd edition, and have the skills and knowledge to tackle even the most complex projects.
Our partners have extensive experience working on residential, commercial, and industrial developments, as well as urban, green, and brownfield land, highways and major infrastructure projects, watercourses, and sites of special interest - including ancient woodland.
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Crucially - like us, they pride themselves on delivering results that exceed client expectations. Trust us when we say, they know what they are doing. If they didn't, we wouldn't work with them - it's that simple.
How much does a Topographical Survey cost?
Unfortunately, each Site is different and has its own, unique complexities so there isn't a set cost for a topographical survey.
The price of our topographical surveys varies greatly depending on the size of the site, access restrictions e.g. impenetrable vegetation, cliffs, steep banks, and the complexity of the project.
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The best thing to do is chat with us and get advice on the most suitable form of survey for your Site. You can do this by emailing us, calling us or filling out our free, no-obligation quote form.
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With their experience, knowledge and qualifications, the topographical surveyors we trust our clients with will provide all the answers you need.
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Please reach out to us if you’d like to work with us. We have a broad range of skills in arboriculture, and we are looking for those who want a fresh perspective.
If you are interested in working with an innovative and versatile arboriculture consultancy on your next project, collaborating on a project for one of your existing clients, or just want to geek out over all things trees and digital – I would love to hear from you.
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- Callum Throw, ARB Innovators