From large scale commercial projects to 500 square foot homes. Our construction layout team does it all. When you begin a project and find yourself in need of a surveyor to layout your work we will work closely with the engineer, super intendent and the people on the ground to ensure every aspect of your build is conducted correctly and accurately.
Construction Layout includes:
- Sewer & Water
- Houses
- Curb
- Parking areas
- Roads
- Bridges
- Right of ways
- Walls
- Commercial or private buildings
Why is it important to have a surveyor create a construction layout?
If any errors are made in staking out the layout of a construction site it can have dire consequences in the building process.
We use state of the art equipment. The Trimble S5 Multitrack is the tool we use. This equipment has been in use for nearly 5 years. It has been the backbone of our layout jobs. This equipment is accurate, challenged and tested. You can rely on us to give you a peace of mind along the building process.
Many have used the phrase in the past that if the foundation is not laid right the building crumbles. But have you considered who staked out the physical plans for the foundation? The surveyor!
Staking out a layout without a surveyor can lead unwanted trouble late into any build.
Building & Construction Layouts
When you contact us you will be plugged in with a surveyor. We will use a provided foundation plan, sewer plan, grading plan, etc. to layout the desired build.
For all of our layout we will use tall wooden stakes and colored flagging to mark the different types of layout.
We are flexible with stakes, as we also use wooden hubs and tacks to mark sewer and water. We will work with you on your specific wants and needs.
When concrete is poured and the building is ready to go vertical we will pin the concrete footing with masonry nails. Ensuring your building is built within one thousandth of an inch.
Horizontal & Vertical Grading Surveys
Also known as slope staking we can create a survey that details the horizontal and vertical factors for grading. By detailing the data from these surveys, we can establish points that can be used later in additional surveys while also providing data for your grading contractors.
This will, in turn, give them in-depth information about the slopes on the land or a tool to determine if any slopes need to be created. Thus, saving you time, labor, and out-of-pocket costs.
Grading is the first step that must be completed before a foundation can be laid. Therefore, it pays to have the most accurate data available for designers and contractors on hand.
As-Built Surveys
Once your construction is complete, we recommend having an as-built survey conducted. In fact, to even prove that your new structures exist some businesses and government agencies need this survey done.
As-built surveys also benefit you as a property owner as well. They are a wonderful tool for comparing the original plans proposed against what was created to ensure you received quality work from all involved.
As you can see it is important to have an accurate construction layout created by a professional surveyor throughout your entire building process. At Owens Surveying, we serve all Western North Carolina to meet your individual surveying needs. Contact us today to learn more.