Local land surveyors for Essex

We have been surveying in Essex since 2013. Our team knows the county well, from tight town-centre plots to farmland, marshes and the tidal coastline, and we are rarely more than an hour from site.

Every survey is tied to the Ordnance Survey grid (OSGB36 for position, OSTN15 for height) and delivered as a layered DWG with matching PDF. Control stations are left on site for future setting out, which many of our Essex clients also use us for.

What you receive

  • Scaled DWG drawing, layered and colour-coded, with a matching PDF
  • Spot levels and contours across the site
  • Buildings, boundaries, trees, kerbs and drainage covers
  • Full site photographs for design reference
  • Drawings 5 to 10 working days after the site visit

For coastal and flood zone sites we also carry out flood risk level surveys, and for large or overgrown land, drone LiDAR surveys.

Working closer to home? See our page on topographical surveys in Southend-on-Sea.

Our work in Essex

  • Fingringhoe Ranges

    Surveying river banks and wetlands on a Ministry of Defence site.

  • Colchester Zoo

    Setting out and site engineering for a new animal house.

  • Southend Pier

    Monitoring the pier for movement while new electric trains were tested.

  • Bradwell power station

    Surveying services during the decommissioning of the nuclear power station.

★★★★★

I was impressed by THS Concepts topographical survey services' professionalism and accuracy. They were efficient and reasonably priced. I highly recommend them.

Chris ConwayProject & Co Surveyors

★★★★★

We recently approached THS Concepts to carry out a level survey of the screed to the ground floor of a large residential property we were Project Managing. The property was undergoing extensions and refurbishment work. We had a tight timescale to receive the information, and THS Concepts delivered quickly and efficiently to meet our deadline. This is the second time we have used them and would highly recommend.

Paul BagnallEmperor Vision

★★★★★

We have used THS Concepts for multiple surveys from topographic to drone photogrametry, they are professional and prompt and deliver exactly what is requested. Highly recommended.

David HopperMarmus

Topographical surveys in Essex: common questions

How quickly can you get to my site in Essex?

Being based in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex sites are a short drive away. We confirm a survey date with your quote, and if you have a planning deadline, tell us the date when you enquire.

Do you survey in Chelmsford and Colchester?

Yes, regularly. We cover the whole county, including Chelmsford, Colchester, Braintree, Harlow and the coast.

How much does a topographical survey cost in Essex?

A single residential plot usually costs £750 to £1,500 plus VAT. Larger and commercial sites are priced individually. See our cost guide, or send us the address for a fixed price.

Need topographical surveys in Essex?

Send a location, a rough brief and your deadline. We reply with a fixed quote within 24 hours.

Call 020 8935 5160Get a quote