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Topographical Surveying

A topographic survey, also referred to as a land, terrain or topo survey, is a type of survey that maps the boundaries, features, and levels of a site. Topographic surveys are a key component of the design process for a site and should be completed prior to detailed design work. As well as professionals, such as architects, civil engineers, and planners, using topographic surveys to make informed decisions on design and project management, topographic surveys are also used as a legal document to define boundaries of a property.

Surveyed In Topographical Survey

Depending on the requirements of a project, the surveyed elements will vary. Typical elements include the following:

  • Area boundary lines
  • Buildings & structures
  • Features adjacent to the site
  • Trees, bushes & vegetation positions
  • Ground heights, contours & surfaces

To produce precise measurements of a site, a wide range of equipment is used. Accurate GPS equipment is used to survey the area, producing fixed points of an area of land.

Topographic surveys are highly beneficial for a number of projects, with one of the main benefits being that they aid with planning and decision-making. A topographic survey provides accurate land measurements and gives a clear indication of the arrangements of an existing site, which can be used to make decisions on the planning of new buildings, re-positioning of existing boundaries, and the design of drainage systems.

The duration of a topo survey is dependent on the size and complexity of the proposed site and project.
After the site has been surveyed, it typically takes a few days for findings to be drawn up and sent over. Depending on the detail required for a project, data will be presented in either a simple 2D plan, or a 3D AutoCAD drawing, when a greater level of detail is needed.