Surveys on our doorstep

Southend is where THS Concepts started, and it is still where we do a lot of our work. Being this close means we can usually get to site quickly, return easily if anything needs checking, and plan coastal work around the tides.

Every survey is tied to the Ordnance Survey grid (OSGB36 for position, OSTN15 for height) and delivered as a layered DWG with a matching PDF, usually 5 to 10 working days after the site visit.

Coastal and flood zone sites

The seafront, Leigh Old Town and parts of Shoeburyness sit in flood zones. For planning applications there, the flood risk consultant needs ground and floor levels to Ordnance Survey datum. We carry out flood risk level surveys alongside the topographical survey, so there is one visit and one set of levels.

What you receive

  • Scaled DWG drawing, layered and colour-coded, with a matching PDF
  • Spot levels, contours, boundaries, buildings, trees and drainage covers
  • Full site photographs, plus drone photos on request
  • Control stations left on site for future setting out

Our work in Southend-on-Sea

  • Leigh-on-Sea cockle sheds

    A foreshore survey for the proposed construction of a new cockle shed.

  • Southend Pier

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

  • Shoeburyness Garrison

    Detailed drawings for a new road as part of a housing development.

★★★★★

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 Southend-on-Sea: common questions

Are you really local?

Yes. Our office is at 92 Bellhouse Lane, Leigh-on-Sea, and has been since we started in 2013. Most Southend sites are a few minutes away.

Can you survey on the seafront or foreshore?

Yes. We plan foreshore and seafront surveys around the tide, and have surveyed the Leigh foreshore, Eastern Esplanade and Southend Pier.

Do I need a flood risk survey in Southend?

Much of the seafront and Leigh Old Town is in a flood zone. If your planning authority asks for a flood risk assessment, your consultant will need levels to Ordnance Survey datum. See our flood risk level surveys.

Need topographical surveys in Southend-on-Sea?

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

Call 020 8935 5160Get a quote