Surveys

Question 1

Explain the purpose of a underground survey with respect to the housing development?

Answer 1

Developer must be aware of the grounds geological properties/
layers as it could be prone to subsidence.

Developer must be aware if there is any previous land use that will affect construction.

Rock positions/depths for the depth of the foundations.

Question 2

Explain the purpose of a drainage survey with respect to the housing development?

Answer 2

Developers/site manager knows where drainage channels should
be dug.

Developers/site manager knows where access points (man holes) should be positioned.

Developer can inform owners of the stopcock/ meter position also accept drain/manhole positions.

Developer can inform owners of what (or where) services enter the property.

Developer can inform Scottish water of where house services join network services or where meters are located.

Question 3

Explain the purpose of a topographical survey with respect to the housing development?

Answer 3

Shows contours so developer knows what earth moving
equipment required.

Shows the position/direction of flow for waterways so developer can plan drainage system.

Shows adjacent land use so developer can plan site clearance and/or access.

Shows local roads so developer can plan access routes and any new infrastructure.