Land Surveys and Site Investigations

If you are developing a site, from individual building plots to town centre redevelopment, or carrying out any sort of building or engineering work, you will need accurate information from the start. A survey can help you, by correctly measuring the physical dimensions of a site or building.

Furthermore, it is vital that accurate information is provided before building work starts, as it is often in the first stages of construction when mistakes can happen. It is therefore usually essential that the ground conditions and the previous history of any land are established at an early stage.

A land survey and site investigation will minimise the risks by providing data on which to base the concept, design and construction work, no matter how large or small the proposal or problem. Accurate, reliable surveys and investigations are an essential element of any successful project.

Uncertainties and risks can be reduced right from the start, because you will know the area and topography of your land or site, the limits of your boundaries, the extent of existing services, the height and position of any adjacent buildings and structures and details of sub-soil information.

A survey can also help in setting out to ensure that works are placed exactly where they are supposed to be, whether it is a simple building extension or major engineering works.

Our Engineering Design Unit can provide information on how to obtain best professional advice on many aspects of topographic, engineering and building surveys and investigations, but they are unlikely to be able to carry out any work directly for you.

For information on maps and plans covering the area contact the Ordnance Survey at www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk

For further information contact:

Contact Information
Send us a Message	Engineering Design Unit Tameside MBC Council Offices Wellington Road Ashton under Lyne OL6 6DL  View local map
0161 342 3967
0161 342 3964