What is Land Survey

        What is Land Survey 

    A land survey is the process of measuring and mapping the physical features, boundaries, and dimensions of a piece of land. It helps determine

• Exact property boundaries

• Land area and shape

• Elevation levels

• Location of buildings, roads, utilities

• Points needed for construction, planning, and legal documentation

Why Land Survey Is Important

• To avoid boundary disputes

• Required for building construction

• Needed for government approvals

• Helps in road, bridge, and layout planning

• Useful for buying/selling property

                

             Types of Land survey

• Topographic Survey 

• Cadastral / Boundary Survey

• Construction Survey

• Route Survey

• Contour Survey

• Leveling Survey

• Subdivision Survey

• Site Planning Survey

• Hydrographic Survey

• Geodetic Survey

• Mining Survey

• As-Built Survey

• Aerial / Drone Survey

            Outputs of Land Surveying

• Survey Plan / Map

• Boundary & Corner Details

• Coordinate Information

• Area Calculations

• Contour & Level Information

• Benchmarks

• Field Data

• Digital Deliverables

• Survey Report

            Survey Instruments

• Chain / Tape

• Ranging Rod

• Arrows / Chain Pins

• Tripod

• Prism & Prism Pole

• Auto Level

• Leveling Staff

• Dumpy Level

• Theodolite

• Total Station

• GPS / GNSS Receiver

• Clinometer / Abney Level

• Compass (Prismatic / Surveyor’s)

• Plumb Bob

• Cross Staff

• Plane Table

• Alidade

• Laser Distance Meter

• Drone (UAV)

• LiDAR Scanner