Topographic Surveying

Design Surveys:

Topographic surveys establish the change in grade or elevation of land and constructed features such as roadways, drainage channels and structures and are frequently utilized for design purposes. Specific costs relative to the construction of a foundation of a proposed structure or other improvements can be determined more precisely if a topographic survey is completed prior to design. This type of survey is critical to enable the design for adequate drainage of a site either before or after construction is completed. Elevations can be assumed relative to the site or can be based upon an established elevation or bench mark.

Tree Surveys:

A survey which locates desirable or otherwise significant trees on a property is frequently needed for design purposes or to adhere to the local Tree Ordinance. This type of survey can locate specific trees of a certain species or minimum trunk size as desired by the client. If the tree survey is being made in order to comply with a local Tree Ordinance, the trees which are applicable to the requirements of the ordinance will be identified, measured and tagged. The trees measured will be shown on a survey drawing of subject property.

Route Surveys for design:

Typically completed after or in conjunction with the right-of-way survey. Includes all elements of a topographic survey required for the design of the proposed improvements, which might include, roads, overhead and/or underground utilities, drainage structures and channels, etc.