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Underwater mapping

Hydrographic Surveys

Bathymetric surveys of rivers, lakes, harbours and coast, joined seamlessly to the land survey.

At a glance

  • RIB-mounted echosounder
  • RTK GNSS positioning
  • Merged with topo & scan data
  • Rivers, lakes & coast

Equipment

  • GNSS for accurate real-time positioning of underwater features
  • Total stations for shore control along the coast and nearshore
  • RIBs as stable platforms for echosounders and underwater cameras

One combined survey

Underwater data is merged with our topographic surveys, 3D laser scanning and drone imagery, so you see the bed, the banks and the structures together.

Uses

  • Coastal engineering and dredging
  • Flood and river studies
  • Habitat mapping and environmental monitoring
  • Harbour and offshore infrastructure

How it works

From enquiry to delivery

The same four steps on every job, whatever the size. If you're not sure where to start, the survey finder will point you in the right direction.

  1. 01

    Enquiry

    Send us a site plan, postcode or drawings and tell us what the survey is for. We recommend the right survey and send a quote.

  2. 02

    Site visit

    Our surveyors attend site with the right equipment for the job and capture the data.

  3. 03

    Processing

    Back in the office the data is checked, processed and drawn up to your specification.

  4. 04

    Delivered

    Your survey is issued in the format agreed with you, and we're on the phone if you have questions.

Speak to a surveyor

Need clarity before you start?

Some projects are straightforward, others need a closer look. A quick call or email can save time and avoid delays later.

Office

Unit 12, Kingfisher Court, Pinhoe Trading Estate, Venny Bridge, Exeter, EX4 8JN

Hours

Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 16:00

What do you need?

We reply within one working day.