| Surveying means accurately determination of the | | | | - Archaeological Survey |
| terrestrial or three-dimensional space positions of | | | | - As- Built Survey |
| points and the distances and angles between | | | | - Bathymetric Survey |
| them. This are the positions based on the surface | | | | - Construction Survey |
| of the earth. They help to draw maps and | | | | - Deformation Survey |
| boundaries for ownership purposes. There are | | | | - Engineering Survey |
| different tools such as mathematics, geometry, | | | | - Foundation Survey |
| trigonometry, physics, law used in surveying. Land | | | | - Geological Survey |
| Surveying is a process through which land is | | | | - Hydrographic Survey |
| measured. It helps in planning, designing, and | | | | - Physical Survey |
| establishing of boundary of properties. | | | | - Plot plan and Sub Division plan |
| Land surveying can also include services such as | | | | - Topographic Survey |
| mapping, construction layout surveys, precision | | | | - Wet lands Delineation &Location Survey |
| measurements of length, angle, elevation, area, | | | | - Tape Survey |
| and volume, as well as horizontal and vertical | | | | Before starting land surveying it is necessary to |
| control surveys, and the analysis and utilization of | | | | know who can provide you the best service to |
| land survey data. It is very important in every | | | | suit your needs. First you determine that land |
| form of construction. There were surveying that | | | | surveying has to be done for drawing boundary, |
| has been done from the ancient days. It has | | | | fence building or to locate a building. You can |
| changed its course over the period of time. Large | | | | choose a land surveyor through net or yellow |
| scale surveys are a must for mapping. | | | | pages. Then specify your needs, get detailed |
| In olden days land was measured through with | | | | information, costs and about paper work. Choose |
| chains. The horizontal lines were measured with a | | | | the one according to your needs. |
| compass; this is also used in modern days but | | | | The land surveyor will use his skill and knowledge |
| much improved upon. The easiest way of | | | | to ensure the best surveying is done. They are |
| measuring the height is altimeter or known | | | | authorized to perform and represent a physical |
| barometer. Triangulation is also a method of | | | | retracing of the lawful history of that piece of |
| measuring the land. Total station, 3-D, leveling are | | | | land. He is the one who is a licensed expert to |
| also techniques used. | | | | carry the work. He can measure any component |
| The tools used in surveying are tape to measure | | | | of the Earth’s surface, natural and artificial |
| short distances, to determine heights; thedolite is | | | | structures, the instructions and lengths of |
| used set on a tripod to measure horizontal and | | | | boundary lines and the curve of surface of the |
| vertical angles in combination with triangulation. | | | | earth. |
| Other techniques are satellite positioning system | | | | Land surveyors who have the knowledge |
| and global positioning system. The modern time | | | | aboutzoning regulations, building regulations, |
| techniques are fast and easy so that the work | | | | planning regulations, health policies, wetland |
| can be done easily. | | | | regulations and general land use codes. They apply |
| The types of surveys used by various surveying | | | | various techniques and skills to measure the land. |
| companies are: | | | | They will give you the best possible results to suit |
| - Boundary Survey | | | | your requirements. |
| - Land Title Survey | | | | |