Topographical Survey

2D Site Plans
3D BIM Site Models
Land Registry Compliant Plans
As-built drawings
Digital Terrain Models (DTMs)
Volumetric Surveys
Elevation Plans
Site Sections
Aerial Photography & Video
3D Point Cloud
2D Site Plans
3D BIM Site Models
Land Registry Compliant Plans
As-built drawings
Digital Terrain Models (DTMs)
Volumetric Surveys
Elevation Plans
Site Sections
Aerial Photography & Video
3D Point Cloud
Land Surveys

Your Trusted Experts In Topographical Surveys

Since 1997, Surveybase has been a trusted leader in Topographical Surveys, offering nationwide coverage and delivering accurate, high-quality 2D and 3D survey data. Our proven expertise guarantees precise terrain mapping for design, planning, and compliance, ensuring total confidence in your project from the outset.

What projects can benefit from Topographical Surveys?

Topographical Surveys are essential for a wide range of projects across the architecture, engineering, construction, and land development sectors. They are particularly beneficial for:

  • Residential and Commercial Developments: Accurate site surveys provide essential data for planning layouts, access, drainage, and levels, ensuring designs are practical, compliant, and cost-effective.
  • Infrastructure and Highways Projects: Detailed mapping of ground levels, boundaries, and existing features supports the planning and design of roads, bridges, and public spaces, reducing risks and unforeseen challenges.
  • Landscape Architecture: Reliable topographical data helps landscape architects design spaces that work in harmony with natural site conditions, including gradients, water features, and existing vegetation.
  • Renewable Energy Installations: Projects such as solar farms, wind turbines, and energy storage facilities rely on accurate land surveys to assess suitability, optimise layouts, and manage environmental constraints.
  • Heritage and Conservation Projects: For sensitive sites, precise topographical surveys capture critical information about historic landscapes and surroundings, supporting preservation, restoration, and enhancement efforts.
  • Utilities and Drainage Schemes: Surveys map existing services, ground levels, and access routes, providing a clear foundation for the safe and efficient design of utility installations and drainage infrastructure.

 

A Topographical Survey gives you a clear, reliable understanding of your site’s physical features, helping you make informed decisions with confidence, from early planning through to final delivery.

What is a Topographical Survey?

A Topographical Survey, also known as a land survey or site plan, provides detailed and accurate information about the physical features of a site. It records both natural and man-made elements such as contours, ground levels, boundaries, utilities, buildings, trees, and key landmarks.

Using advanced surveying technology, including Total Stations, GPS, 3D laser scanners, UAV drones, and mobile mapping systems, precise spatial data is captured and processed to produce high-quality outputs in both 2D and 3D formats, tailored to the specific requirements of each project.

Topographical Surveys play a vital role in supporting architects, engineers, planners, and developers by providing critical site and measurement information that enables confident decision-making at every stage of the process.

Tailored 2-Tier Topographical Surveys

We offer a structured 2-tier approach to Topographical Surveys, ensuring our service aligns with your project’s specific needs and budget. This approach is based on industry best practices and common client requirements, allowing you to select the level of detail necessary for your development.

Level 1: Outline Topographical Survey
Designed for Land Registry and Outline Planning Applications, this survey provides essential site data, including OS-referenced boundary mapping, plotted site buildings, and key access routes to the highway. It delivers the essential spatial accuracy required for land ownership, title plans, and legal documentation, ensuring seamless integration with Land Registry requirements.
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Level 1: Outline Topographical Survey
Designed for Land Registry and Outline Planning Applications, this survey provides essential site data, including OS-referenced boundary mapping, plotted site buildings, and key access routes to the highway. It delivers the essential spatial accuracy required for land ownership, title plans, and legal documentation, ensuring seamless integration with Land Registry requirements.
Level 2: Full Topographical Survey
Developed to support design and construction, this detailed survey records all natural and man-made features, including ground levels, boundaries, site buildings, roads, paths, surrounding properties, drainage systems, connected services, trees, landscaping, and water features.
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Level 2: Full Topographical Survey
Developed to support design and construction, this detailed survey records all natural and man-made features, including ground levels, boundaries, site buildings, roads, paths, surrounding properties, drainage systems, connected services, trees, landscaping, and water features.
Topographical Survey

Deliverables

2D Site Plans (DWG, DXF)
3D BIM Site Models (IFC, .RVT)
Land Registry Compliant Plans
3D Point Cloud Data (E.57, RCP)
Elevation Plans
Site Sections
3D Contours
Digital Terrain Models (DTMS)
Volumetric Surveys
Aerial Photography & Video

Frequently asked questions

Yes, it can. At Surveybase, we are integrated survey specialists, offering a full range of coordinated surveying services. We can seamlessly combine topographical surveys with underground utility surveys, measured building surveys, and more, delivering detailed, accurate outputs that support efficient design and project planning. By integrating surveys, we help reduce risks, streamline project workflows, and save time on site.

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A topographical survey is carried out using specialist equipment such as total stations, GPS, and 3D laser scanners to accurately capture the natural and man-made features of a site. We record levels, boundaries, buildings, trees, roads, and other visible elements. The data is then processed to create a detailed, scaled digital map that supports planning, design, and construction work.

The cost of a Topographical survey depends on factors such as the size of the area, location, and the level of detail required. To get an accurate price tailored to your project, get in touch with us and we’ll provide a detailed quote.

Integrated Surveying Services

Unlock the benefits of integrated surveying services with Surveybase. Our comprehensive solutions combine a range of services to deliver efficient, accurate, and cost-effective results, supporting every phase of your project with precision and reliability.

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