High Definition Surveying - Is that really worth the investment?

Posted by Calvada on July 7th, 2015

Why do we need high definition surveying in the first place and do we need them for making our projects take off with panache?

High definition surveys can ensure that it covers every single point on your land, and thus, ensure that the report is comprehensive and accurate. Let us explore in detail how a high definition surveying can help us do better with every step.

Land surveys are not new to the present generation of land authorities alone. The tradition of checking out the property to ensure the boundaries is intact and thus, measured, is prevalent since many generations. But, what has changed is the way the surveying is done and the time taken to complete it.

For instance, the land surveying that used to take months to complete with no modern equipment, can now be covered within days reducing the time consumed in completion. And, sometimes can be even completed within few hours.

In short, the world of land surveying has changed tremendously for good, and thus, has made our lives much better.

Now, as to why do we need a high definition land surveying, the reasons may vary depending upon your requirements.

For instance, a land survey can give you a helping hand to ensure that your boundaries are safe and secure from any legal claims. Although we have definite documents to support the claim of our land and also survey graphs attached, there are times when we embroil ourselves in controversies related to land issues. This can be well avoided, with a suitable high definition survey, which will demarcate the boundaries so that none of your neighbor can claim their stake on your property.

Similarly, for a manufacturer putting up an industry, the requirement of land surveying is very much essential and crucial to making sure you are in a safer place to start your work. Today, the environmentalists and high authorities are very stringent about the norms they have set for manufacturing industries.

Only a high definition survey can come to your aid under these circumstances. Surveys such as the 3D or laser ones, can cover the complete land thoroughly, both from above and below the ground. Similarly, it can also list out the fauna and flora in the neighborhood. So, such kind of detailed surveying reports helps you in getting easy approvals. There are several such instances where a high definition survey can support our claim. Thus, ordering a high definition land can protect your land and industry effectively against any legal proceedings on a later date and also ensure a safe future for your property.


About the Author:  

Armando Dupont, a professional land surveyor started his career in surveying in 1977 and has extensive experience in managing personnel and projects. His experience includes: topographic mapping, boundary surveys and analysis, construction and control surveying, preparation of tract and parcel maps, earth work calculation and quantities, targeting and control for photogrammetric, and land title surveys in accordance with the American Land Title Association and the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping. Mr. DuPont founded Calvada Surveying, Inc. in 1989 and is a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in the State of California.