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Topographical Surveys

Professional topographical surveys delivering accurate land levels, contours, boundaries and site features, captured with the Leica TS16 robotic total station and Trimble X9 & X7 laser scanner, delivered as CAD-ready site plans and digital terrain models.

Fixed online prices, no hidden fees
Site visits within 48 hours
CAD-ready drawings in 5 working days
Millimetre accuracy from survey-grade instruments

Trusted by architects, developers, engineers and homeowners across the UK.

Survey slots are allocated in order of booking. Book online to secure your preferred survey date.

or call 0333 335 5085

Topographical survey in progress on site

Instant Online Quotes, Fixed Prices

No waiting for callbacks or written estimates. Enter your postcode, choose the level of detail you need, basic, mid or full, and get a fixed price online in under two minutes, then book your survey date in the same visit.

What You Get

Site plans with levels, contours & boundaries
2D AutoCAD (.dwg), DXF & PDF
Revit (.rvt) & ArchiCAD-ready outputs
Digital terrain models, spot levels & contours to your specified interval

Every topographical survey is tailored to your site and brief, with drawings structured to suit your design team’s workflow.

Suitable For

Planning Applications
House Extensions & Residential Plots
New Build Developments
Drainage & Levels Design
Commercial & Mixed-Use Schemes
Landscape & External Works
Boundary Clarification
Infrastructure & Utilities

How Much Does a Topographical Survey Cost?

Transparent pricing based on site size, level of detail and access conditions. Every survey includes on-site data capture with survey-grade instruments and CAD-ready site plans.

Site Type Typical Cost (From)
Small Residential Site From £250 + VAT
Typical Residential Site (Full Detail) £350 to £1,250 + VAT
Development / Commercial Sites Individually quoted

Your exact price depends on site size, access conditions and the level of detail required.


What Affects Your Price?

Site size & complexity: larger sites and dense urban environments take longer to capture
Level of detail: a boundary-and-levels topo costs less than a full-detail survey recording every feature
Access conditions: restricted access, vegetation or live traffic extend survey time
Capture method: drone capture available for large or hard-to-access sites
Add-ons: a measured building survey can be quoted in the same visit
Topographical survey site plan with levels and contours

Ready to see your fixed price?

How It Works

1. Quote Online

Enter your postcode, choose basic, mid or full detail and get an instant fixed price.

2. We Survey

Our surveyors capture your site using the Trimble X7 3D laser scanner and Leica TS16 robotic total station, tied to GNSS survey control — most residential sites are completed in a single day.

3. Site Plans Delivered

Your CAD-ready drawings arrive within 5 working days in the format your design team works in, structured to your layers.

Watch a topographical survey in action — on site with our laser scanner and robotic total station.

Example Topographical Survey Drawing

Every project receives coordinated, scale-accurate site plans produced from survey-grade data — here’s the standard you can expect.

What is a Topographical (Topo) Survey?

Site plan — levels, contours, boundaries, drainage covers and surface features

Why Choose XP Surveys

★★★★★5-Star Google Reviews
Millimetre Survey Accuracy
Fixed Online Prices
CAD, Revit & ArchiCAD Ready Site Plans
UK-Wide Coverage
Drone Capture for Large or Complex Sites
XP Surveys surveyor operating a total station on site

Trusted Survey Equipment & Standards

Leica TS16 Robotic Total Station
Trimble X7
GNSS Survey Control
Millimetre Accuracy
CAD & Revit Outputs

“The project has come together beautifully, and I am really pleased with the outcome. The team did an excellent job, and I appreciate all their hard work and dedication.”

Greenpeace UK Headquarters project, Islington, London: an 8,000 m² topographical survey delivered alongside a full measured building survey in a single instruction.

Need Building Drawings Too?

Many projects need both land and building data, and a measured building survey can be quoted and captured in the same visit. Get a measured building survey quote →

Large or Complex Site?

Development sites, infrastructure schemes and constrained urban sites are quoted individually. Call 0333 335 5085 and a surveyor will scope it with you.

Quick Questions

How much does a topographical survey cost?

Small residential sites start from £250 + VAT, with most residential topo surveys falling between £350 and £1,250 + VAT. Larger development sites are quoted individually, and the online quote tool gives you a fixed price instantly.

How quickly will I receive my site plans?

Most residential and small commercial sites are surveyed in a single day, with CAD-ready drawings delivered within 5 working days of the site visit.

Where do you cover?

We survey sites across the UK, with dedicated coverage of London and the Home Counties. Enter your postcode in the quote tool to confirm availability and pricing for your location.

Get Your Fixed Topographical Survey Quote in Under Two Minutes

Enter your postcode, choose your level of detail and book your survey, all online.

No obligation. Fixed online pricing. Book only when you are ready.

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