What is a Topographical survey?
A Topographical Survey is a way of measuring up features on the ground and drawing the measured features onto a map or plan of the area. These types of surveys are undertaken by a land surveyor. While undertaking a Topographical survey, the surveyor uses specialist equipment such as the GNNS Rover (GPS tracker) and Total Station (an instrument that measures points relative to the location). These instruments help the Land surveyor measure the location and process the data collected accurately to form a map of the location measured.
What does a Topographical survey show?
Different topographical survey maps show varying levels of complexity and features. Some of these surveys are carried out for very specific reasons. For example, to locate a couple of trees which may be impacted by a development, such a low-level survey would therefore save a client money, because only the trees in question would be surveyed. At the other end of the scale if a large development has a number of issues such as highways and flood risk on site limitations, then a full topographical survey, not only of the proposed site but also the highways leading up to the development and it surrounding area maybe required.
Do I need a Topographical survey?
Such surveys can be required for a number of reasons, but predominately fall into one category. That being due to the limitation of Ordnance Survey Maps (OS maps, like the detailed walking map you see in stores) means that the OS maps do not show enough information to know if a development can be safely undertaken. These safety concerns range from simple concerns – such as will the proposal fit within the site? To more complex issues eg: the site could flood due to a nearby river.
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A Topographical Survey is a way of measuring up features on the ground and drawing the measured features onto a map or plan of the area. These types of surveys are undertaken by a land surveyor. While undertaking a Topographical survey, the surveyor uses specialist equipment such as the GNNS Rover (GPS tracker) and Total Station (an instrument that measures points relative to the location). These instruments help the Land surveyor measure the location and process the data collected accurately to form a map of the location measured.
What does a Topographical survey show?
Different topographical survey maps show varying levels of complexity and features. Some of these surveys are carried out for very specific reasons. For example, to locate a couple of trees which may be impacted by a development, such a low-level survey would therefore save a client money, because only the trees in question would be surveyed. At the other end of the scale if a large development has a number of issues such as highways and flood risk on site limitations, then a full topographical survey, not only of the proposed site but also the highways leading up to the development and it surrounding area maybe required.
Do I need a Topographical survey?
Such surveys can be required for a number of reasons, but predominately fall into one category. That being due to the limitation of Ordnance Survey Maps (OS maps, like the detailed walking map you see in stores) means that the OS maps do not show enough information to know if a development can be safely undertaken. These safety concerns range from simple concerns – such as will the proposal fit within the site? To more complex issues eg: the site could flood due to a nearby river.
For more information and advice on Topography and Land surveys, please Contact us