Topographic Survey Services

With over 35 years of industry experience, Technics delivers highly accurate topographical surveys that support feasibility studies, planning, construction, and land development projects. Our topographic surveys are relied upon by architects, engineers, developers, and landowners throughout the UK, enabling them to make more informed decisions and mitigate risk. 

What is a Topographical Survey?

A topographical survey (also called a topographic land survey) maps a site’s features, including trees, building outlines, service covers, street furniture, and ground contours. This data helps professionals make informed decisions, reduce risks, and improve project planning.  

Whether you’re planning a new housing development, infrastructure project, or land registry submission, our topographic surveys provide the crucial data needed for accurate designs and planning.  

Industries We Serve: 

  • Construction & Engineering: Precise terrain mapping for land and building projects. 
  • Energy & Infrastructure: Supporting sustainable energy development and large-scale infrastructure. 
  • Land Development: Essential for planning housing developments, new builds, and commercial sites. 
  • Environmental & Flood Risk Assessments: Capturing essential data on how changes to land over time can mitigate risk. 

Our trained topographical surveyors follow the standards of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in Measured Surveys of Land, Buildings, and Utilities, 3rd edition. This means our teams receive a high level of training to deliver high-quality and cost-effective topographic surveys on sites throughout the UK. 

We use the latest Robotic and Reflectorless Total Station instruments and 3D laser scanners to capture the site features. Once collated, every survey undergoes rigorous quality assurance before delivery, ensuring the highest level of accuracy.  

What’s Included in Our Topographic Survey?

A topographical survey report from Technics typically includes the following: 

  • Building footprints & structures 
  • Boundary lines & fencing 
  • Natural land features (trees, slopes, embankments) 
  • Drainage & utility covers 
  • Roads, paths & access points 
  • Contours & elevation data 

For more complex projects, additional elements like adjacent site features, detailed underground mapping, and volumetric calculations can be included. 

Our Surveying Expertise & Specialties 

At Technics, we provide a comprehensive range of topographic survey services, catering to diverse project needs. We can provide any type of survey, including: 

  • Level survey
  • Road survey
  • Volume and earthworks survey
  • Tree Survey
  • River survey 

We also specialise in large-scale mapping using mobile mapping technology, significantly reducing costs and risks for highway and transport-related projects. We are flexible in our delivery of data; the final drawing can be presented in the local grid or any existing grid provided by the client, or we can use our GPS/GNSS instruments to fix any survey to the National Grid and Ordnance Datum if required. 

Garden Survey

How We Deliver Topographic Survey Data

A topographical survey project can be delivered in the following formats:

  • 2D AutoCAD DWG, DXF, DWF
  • 3D digital terrain model
  • REVIT Model

Request a Quote for Your Topographic Survey 

For precise, cost-effective topographical surveying services, please contact us with details of your site, including the survey extents using an OS plan or similar. Technics provides expert solutions tailored to your project and specifications. Contact our team today to discuss your requirements and receive a competitive quote, itemising our fee, project programme, and deliverables. 

To discuss your project with us, please call one of our offices and speak to one of our experts or email enquiries@technicsgroup.com 

FAQs: Your Topographic Survey Questions Answered 

Q: How long does it take to complete a topographic survey?
A: Project timelines depend on site size, accessibility, and data processing requirements. We always aim for efficient turnaround times while maintaining quality and accuracy.

Q: What technology an equipment is used for a topographic survey?
A: We utilise Leica Robotic Total Stations, 3D lasers scanners, GNSS systems, UAV drones, and Mobile Mapping systems to capture highly accurate site data. Technics uses a Mobile Mapper for large highway projects, which seamlessly integrates increased data capture efficiency while eliminating the need for traffic management requirements. It offers a streamlined solution for larger mapping projects, significantly reducing costs and minimising risks compared to traditional surveying techniques.

Q: Can a topographic survey be used for Land Registry submissions?
A: Yes, our surveys meet RICS specifications and can be used for Land Registry plans, planning applications, and development proposals.