Why topographic survey

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Please submit applications through our careers page. Thank you! Topographic Surveys Partner's licensed professional surveyors provide topographic services to help clients identify and assess features, elevations, and slopes at a property site to ensure that it is appropriate and feasible for the intended construction projects.

Many people view the start of a construction project as the moment that shovels hit the ground and heavy machinery is brought out. But, before many different types of construction and development projects can commence in Alberta, a land surveyor for Calgary, Edmonton, and elsewhere throughout Alberta and Northern Canada, such as Challenger Geomatics, first needs to create a topographic survey.

Topographic surveys performed by a professional land surveyor are used to map and identify the terrain features of a land area. They accurately account for any existing objects on or near the surface, such as buildings, streets, manholes, walkways, retaining walls, utility poles, and trees. Topographic surveying in Calgary , Edmonton, or anywhere else also takes into account differences in elevation, which are marked on the survey by contour lines.

Traditional definitions require a topographic map to show both natural and man-made features. A topographic survey gathers data about the natural and man-made features of the land, as well as its terrain. Permanent features such as buildings, fences, trees and streams accurately define the ground and its boundaries. Land contours and spot levels show the elevation of the terrain. Topographic maps are used by architects, engineers, building contractors and others to accurately visualise their sites and help bring forward development.

Depending on the purpose of the survey and the desired output, there are a few types of topographical surveys to choose from, including a general land survey, boundary survey, and survey for construction projects. The duration of a topographic survey process is dependent on the size of the area to be covered and the complexity of the terrain being surveyed.

Once we have calculated the time it will take, a programme of works is agreed with the client. This could include additional resources to meet a particular project programme milestone or other deadline. Normally, a topographic survey is used as a basis for design decisions.

A topographic survey shows existing features, property lines, and contour lines that indicate the lay of the land. When companies begin their right of way acquisition process, they must conduct a variety of surveys, including topographic surveys. Topographic surveys show elevation and land forms and have a myriad of practical applications.