The Benefits of Topographical Surveys
What are Topographical Surveys?
Topographical surveys play a crucial role in the design and planning process of any construction, renovation, engineering and land management project. These surveys, also referred to as land or topographical surveys, are used to identify and map the boundaries and levels of a site, the location and size of the natural and man-made features present. These high precision, detailed surveys offer information of existing site features which are essential to architects, engineers and planners as the information provided highlights areas of opportunity and reduces the risk of potentially costly mistakes which could arise from unforeseen issues; hence they are performed prior to any detailed design work.
The surveys are able to be presented digitally in both 2D and 3D CAD formats. Terrain Surveys can carry out topographical surveys in varying size and complexity, having had extensive experience with a great expanse of environments, from wildlife parks to active quarry sites (with a little help from drone equipment!). Together with the topographical survey, it is also vital to know where the buried services and drainage runs are located. Terrain Surveys can provide utility surveys and CCTV surveys to give you this information. The following are a few of the primary benefits of our topographical surveying service.
Benefits of Topographical Surveys
Highly Accurate with Sufficient Detail
Topographical surveys offer accurate and precise depictions of the land; they capture details from the shape of the ground surface to the boundary lines and drainage features of a site. The 3-dimensional data that is captured allows a variety of users within the property and construction sectors to work on the project. The detailed survey information is up to date and is sufficiently detailed to aid planning and inform design decisions.
Forward Planning and Time Efficiency
As mentioned, these surveys are able to head off any potential risks or issues that might arise if projects were pursued more blindly than with the foresight that a detailed understanding of the topography, services and features of a site allows for. These surveys offer information that would not necessarily stand out and this knowledge leads to more informed decisions being made. By enabling those involved in the project to preempt and work around any foreseeable issues, time is saved that would have been lost fixing the issues had they not been acknowledged early on. This in turn works to ensure greater certainty that the project’s development go on as planned for.
Versatility
At Terrain Surveys, we understand that no two projects are exactly alike, and our expertise can apply itself to any number of different environments, regardless of the scale and complexity. Topographical surveys have the versatility to retain their usefulness in both large- and small-scale projects as their ability to capture detailed information on the intricacies of both land and architectural features is not limited to areas of a certain size or with a number of features.
Sharing Design and Planning information
As mentioned, topographical surveys offer accurate information that can be useful for a number of professionals working on a project and the information gathered can also inform legal decisions regarding the land ownership and boundaries of the site, since boundaries are mapped in the survey. Sharing this singular, accurate picture of the site’s original state (before the project begins) means that all involved receive identical and exact information, allowing for universally informed decisions to be made.
At Terrain Surveys, we believe that expert knowledge and excellent customer service are crucial elements of any business and part of excellent customer service means ensuring our knowledge benefits our customers! We already know the many benefits of the services we provide but sharing this knowledge allows you to make the best decisions for your project, so never hesitate to get in touch with our team with any questions or queries and we are ready and available to talk to you.
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