Topographic Survey | Earby
Introduction
Location: Earby, Lancashire
Client: Private Homeowner
Sector: Residential Development
Turnaround: 2 days (from instruction to delivery)
Deliverables: 2D Topographic CAD, Cross Sections, Basic Building Elevations, Key Plan, Drone Images
Project Overview
Brookes Geospatial was commissioned to carry out a topographic survey in Earby to support a proposed residential development on private land. The survey was required to help the appointed architect understand the site’s terrain and topographical constraints to inform sensitive design decisions.
The scope was extended beyond the original brief to include basic building elevations, which were provided free of charge to further aid in visualising window heights and potential visual impact from the proposed development.
Scope of Work
Our survey included:
Detailed topographic survey showing ground levels, boundaries, and surface features
Creation of multiple cross sections to illustrate terrain variation
Basic building elevation drawings, showing existing window and ridge heights
A key plan clearly marking cross section locations for clarity in design discussions
Supplementary drone photography for visual context
Survey Methodology
We used a combination of Leica GNSS and Total Station to capture accurate on-site data, which was processed using AutoCAD for CAD deliverables.
The additional building elevation data was carefully referenced from field measurements to provide architectural value without extra cost.
This project was delivered within 2 working days, reflecting our ongoing commitment to rapid response and clear communication with design teams.
Outcome
Our topographic and supporting data gave the architect a reliable and easy-to-interpret base for progressing the design. The cross sections helped reveal how the landform could accommodate the new development, while the basic elevation drawings ensured window placements and building massing could be judged in context with minimal visual disruption.
