6 Types of Surveys Conducted By the Licensed Surveyors

The licensed surveyors have been legally registered under the State and country norms based on their qualifications. They hold the license to conduct a range of land surveys as needed for the property or construction project. To fulfill their professional tasks, licensed surveyors employ the latest technology and calculation methods to bring up accurate survey results.

This discussion is dedicated to the six types of land surveys as fulfilled by the licensed surveyors, and when these survey types are put to use.

6 Distinct Types of Land Surveys and When Should These Be Used

By outlining the six different land survey types, we have directed the discussion also on when these land surveys hold true for construction projects or residential surveys.

Boundary Surveys
The licensed surveyors can determine the correct property lines for a particular plot of land by conducting boundary surveys. Starting with research on the property, they search for a registered Deposited Plan and Certificate of Title for the property. Even they take a deep look to consider the area’s current survey information.

Next, by attending the site, the designated licensed surveyor gets done a physical survey with the help of specialized survey equipment. Locating the property line by using the registered Deposited Plans and State Survey Marks, they place the marks in the boundary lines.

The Property owners and developers require the Boundary Survey documents for installing the new fencing or else to apply for Development Consent.

Topographic Surveys
By working on a topographic survey, licensed surveyors can identify where natural and man-made features are present. These are the –

• Existing easements
• Existing buildings
• Substantial trees
• Adjoining neighboring properties
• Site levels
• Visible street furniture

To create the property plan, the licensed surveyors use combined field equipment and CAD (Computer–Aided–Design) software. If necessary, they even bring up a 3D Model of the site. A property owner will need a topographic survey while developing the property. Using a topographic survey, an architect can commence the design process.

Identification Survey and Report
Identification Surveys and Reports are needed for identifying the buildings or other structures on a given property in relation to the property boundaries and for displaying any encroachments either by or upon the property by neighboring properties.

The licensed surveyor does all the calculations and uses CAD software to prepare a sketch and a written report. Council requests for Identification Surveys and Reports if illegal constructions are done on a property or else when the new build is fully done to ensure the builds are done in the correct position. Even the solicitors and conveyancers request the Identification Surveys and Reports as a part of the Contract of Sale.

Construction Survey
By using the approved architectural plans and Deposited Plans, the licensed surveyors can determine the new structure’s approved proposed location. They place the physical marks in the approved locations so the excavators, concreters and bricklayers can follow their trade.

Next, the licensed surveyor prepares the sketch showing the marks’ location. A Registered Surveyor then signs the sketch. The developers and builders use the Construction Surveys for determining the project progress and construction accuracy in comparison to the original design plans.

Subdivision Surveys
The licensed surveyors conduct the subdivision surveys detailing how should a land parcel be legally divided into smaller land parcels. So, they prepare both Preliminary Subdivision Surveys to get approval and Final Subdivision Plans to register with Land Registry Services. The property owners and developers require a subdivision survey for dividing their land.

Easement Surveys
A property owner is granted the legal use of the neighboring property’s portion through the easement surveys. Easement to Drain Water is the most common easement form. This easement type enables the property owner to run the storm-water pipes legally through the adjoining property. To legally register an easement, two methods are followed. The licensed surveyor determines the needed method on the basis of the storm-water as the Hydraulic engineer provides.

Mapping out the boundary lines and identifying the features of a construction site or a building project is the general task of licensed surveyors. This is of extreme importance and equally necessary for new developments, subdivisions, construction projects and many more.