What should be included in a detailed survey report?
posted 15th October 2024
Detailed survey reports are an essential element of any design and construction project. It doesn't matter if you are building a small family home or a large office complex, having accurate data at hand makes the construction process seamless.
The data provided in the report plays a vital role in the design, engineering, planning permission approvals, and the actual building process. With the right information, you can make data driven decisions, meeting engineering needs and delivery results, within budget and on time. This often requires a mixture of survey data.
What Are Detailed Survey Reports?
Detailed surveys are used to locate and map major features on your plot of land when it comes to planning and construction. This can include visible utilities, vegetation, man-made structures, and more. It identifies the land contours, which are used to generate 3D models. They are often combined with other surveying services, giving you complete insight into the land and how it can be used, along with identifying any property restrictions.
When Are Detailed Survey Reports Needed?
Detailed survey reports are needed when:
- Building a new house or building on a property
- Applying for planning permission
- Extending your existing property or carrying out major renovations
- Identifying any drainage issues
- Identifying flood levels
These surveys are also used in property valuations, along with proving their value during the planning process.
What Should Be Included in a Detailed Survey Report?
Detailed survey reports include visible features on the land, including:
- Any existing structures
- Trees and vegetation
- Fences
- Retaining walls
- Floor levels of any existing structures
- Gutter heights
- Visible services, including power lines
- Outline the structure of neighbouring properties
- Details on neighbouring structures
The information is then compiled into a detailed map that shows the major features on the land, including corners and boundary lines, which are drawn from existing title data. In the event you are concerned about the boundary lines, you can add a boundary line survey to your detailed survey report, ensuring the information you have is one hundred percent accurate, reducing the risk of neighbour disputes in the future.
Other Accompanying Surveys
Many of our customers also choose additional surveys to accompany the detailed survey report, ensuring that they have all the relevant information at their fingertips when it comes to the design, renovation or building of a new property, or their existing property. Detailed survey reports are a piece of a puzzle, adding additional surveys provides you with all the information that you need, ensuring you make the best informed decisions.
Conclusion
Carrying out any building project, whether a new build or a renovation, is a major task. If you want to ensure work is delivered on budget and on time, you will want to invest in high quality surveys that provide you with accurate information, helping you make informed decisions regarding your building project.
MB Survey Solutions provides a comprehensive selection of surveying services, supporting both residential and commercial building projects with high accuracy and precision. Backed by more than twenty five years combined experience, we provide high quality surveying services that you can trust, helping you achieve your project goals with confidence. Give our team a call today to discuss your next project and the surveys you will need to achieve success.