Land, utility & measured building surveyors · Exeter · Since 1995 Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 16:00 · [email protected]
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Land survey

Topographic Surveys

Scaled 3D plans of every ground feature on your site: the first step for any planned development.

At a glance

  • Scales from 1:100 to 1:2500
  • Reflectorless total stations + GNSS
  • OS grid & datum
  • Delivered as .dwg, .dxf, .pdf

What we capture

We map all ground features in three dimensions and draw them to the scale your project needs. Reflectorless instruments let us record detail we can't stand on:

  • Ridge and eaves heights of buildings
  • Structure heights and overhead cables
  • Tree positions, spreads and heights
  • Detail on neighbouring land, overlooking windows and bridge structures

Scales to suit the job

  • 1:100 – detailed plans for a single dwelling or extension
  • 1:200 / 1:500 – housing, commercial and highways schemes
  • 1:1250 or 1:2500 – large sites such as solar farms

Hard-to-reach sites

When a site is too big, too wet or too steep for a standard survey, we add drones for aerial mapping, RIB boats for rivers, lakes and the coast, and quad bikes to cover rough ground quickly. All of it is tied to the same control so it lands on one drawing.

What it's used for

  • Planning applications and building development
  • Infrastructure design and construction
  • Flood risk assessment
  • Environmental and conservation studies

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.