Topographic surveys are essential tools in various industries, providing crucial data for informed decision-making and project planning. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore what topographic surveys are used for, what elements are typically surveyed, the equipment used, the benefits they offer, and how long they usually take.
Topographical surveys are essential tools in various industries, providing crucial data for informed decision-making and project planning. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore what topographic surveys are used for, what elements are typically surveyed, the equipment used, the benefits they offer, and how long they usually take.
What are topographical surveys used for?
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.
What is likely to be surveyed in a 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
What Equipment is Used for Topographical Survey?
To produce precise measurements of a site, a wide range of survey equipment is used. Accurate GPS equipment is used to survey the area, producing fixed points of an area of land.
Our surveyors use Lica TS16/ Trimble S6 and S5 Robotic Total Stations, and Trimble R10 & R12i 8 GPS receivers to carry out our surveys and collect data. Using these instruments allows our team to capture reflectorless measurements, which is particularly useful for producing streetscapes of adjacent building elevations.
Our surveyors also utilise UAV drone technology for producing topographic surveys of larger, less accessible sites. Find out more about how drones can be used for topographic surveys here.
What are the benefits of topographical surveys?
To produce precise measurements of a site, a wide range of survey equipment is used. Accurate GPS equipment is used to survey the area, producing fixed points of an area of land.
Our surveyors use Lica TS16/ Trimble S6 and S5 Robotic Total Stations, and Trimble R10 & R12i 8 GPS receivers to carry out our surveys and collect data. Using these instruments allows our team to capture reflectorless measurements, which is particularly useful for producing streetscapes of adjacent building elevations.
Our surveyors also utilise UAV drone technology for producing topographic surveys of larger, less accessible sites. Find out more about how drones can be used for topographic surveys here.
How long does a topographical survey take?
The duration of a topographical 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.
How Lucion Can Help You
At Lucion, we have years of experience in carrying out topographic surveys. Speak to our surveyors today to find out how your project could benefit from a topographical survey and discuss your options.
