Topographical Surveys

Introducing Topographical Surveys
A topographical survey is a detailed and comprehensive mapping technique used to capture and represent the physical features of a land area. It provides accurate information about the terrain, natural and man-made features, and the spatial relationships between them. This survey plays a crucial role in a wide range of industries, including urban planning, engineering, construction, land development, and environmental management. 

Topographical surveys employ various data collection methods to capture the characteristics of the land. These methods may include the use of advanced surveying instruments such as total stations, GPS receivers, and laser scanners. The survey team measures points across the site, including elevation, contours, trees, buildings, roads, bodies of water, and other significant features. Topographical surveys aim to achieve a high level of accuracy and detail, typically represented in the form of a topographic map or a digital terrain model (DTM). These maps provide a precise representation of the land’s surface, including slopes, elevations, and changes in landform, enabling professionals to analyse and interpret the terrain effectively.

Benefits of Topographical Surveys from Grid Point:

There is a vast array of use cases for topographical surveys but the key benefits are within:


  • Planning and Design
  • Construction and Engineering
  • Environmental Analysis
  • Land Development and Real Estate
  • Asset Management


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What Our Clients Say

  • Nick Weaver Director of Civils Contracting


    "Thank you Grid Point – very professional, coupled with impeccable service!”

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  • Micheal Fisher - Countryside Properties (UK) Limited


    “Thank you Grid Point for providing reassurance, eliminating the unknown risks and removing the potential for unnecessary costs”

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  • Chris Yates BSc (HONS) MCIOB - Operations Manager for Willmott Dixon


    "The visual drawings produced were extremely beneficial in helping to accurately substantiate works completed”

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What Our Clients Say

  • Nick Weaver Director of Civils Contracting


    “Grid Point were appointed by Civils Contracting Ltd to undertake the complex modelling of the earthworks and ground remediation strategy for a new aircraft hangar for Biggin Hill Airport. Grid Point were instrumental in assisting with the development of a cost effective solution. Having understood our requirements they created 3D computer models and consulted with our commercial team to substantiate and effectively tender the project with a clear understanding of costs and quantities. Not only did we have a clear understanding of the earthworks package and financials, Grid Point provided our contractor with a 3D model that was loaded into their plant (CAT D6) enabling the contractor to cut and fill the site without any fuss. It was a great deal safer and faster than using traditional surveying method, it also eliminated the need for us to have additional resources.  


    Thank you Grid Point – very professional, coupled with impeccable service!”

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  • Micheal Fisher - Countryside Properties (UK) Limited


    “Grid Point were appointed by Countryside Properties as our Earthworks Specialists to provide an Earthworks strategy for our development. Grid Point were able to provide a cost effective solution and a feasible Earthworks Strategy all within a tight deadline and budget. Providing such a high level of service enabled Countryside to progress to the releasing of approved working drawings. One of the benefits of taking these services out of the scope of the Civil Engineer is that the Earthworks strategy can be developed ahead of working drawings stage allowing the Stage 4+ design to proceed without question marks over levels and reduces risk of delay to the design programme or rushed last minute changes or otherwise avoidable retaining walls, muck away etc. 


    Grid Point communicated well with both planning and working drawing engineers smoothing out the design process while reducing groundworks risk and potential groundworks delay due to working in an un-profiled site. Thank you Grid Point for providing reassurance, eliminating the unknown risks and removing the potential for unnecessary costs”

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  • Chris Yates BSc (HONS) MCIOB - Operations Manager for Willmott Dixon


    “Grid Point played a significant role on the Benenden Hospital project assisting all of the site team providing their expertise in most areas predominantly the Site Engineering, Design and CAD/3D volumetric carried out to assist the commercial team. Grid Point prevented Willmott Dixon from being exposed commercially by providing information gained from experience within Earthworks/Civil Engineering and their exceptional knowledge of AutoCAD making it easier for Willmott Dixon to actively forecast final volumes and costs - the visual drawings produced were extremely beneficial in helping to accurately substantiate works completed”

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