Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Land Surveying Solutions
Established in 1969, we have built a reputation as one of the leading land survey companies in the UK. Our decades of expertise, combined with cutting-edge technology, enable us to deliver high-specification surveys tailored to the needs of architects, engineers, construction professionals, and legal entities. We pride ourselves on accuracy, reliability, and client-focused service, ensuring every project meets exacting standards. With over 56 years of continuous operation and a team boasting 149 years of combined experience, we serve clients nationally and internationally, having completed projects across 29 countries.Our commitment to quality is underscored by our status as an RICS Regulated Firm and full members of The Survey Association. We work closely with private individuals, government departments, and multinational corporations, many of whom have trusted us since our inception. Our philosophy centres on treating every project individually, maintaining transparency, and adhering to strict deadlines without compromising precision. Client testimonials highlight our professionalism, thoroughness, and ability to resolve complex surveying challenges efficiently.
Services
Topographic Surveys
Measured Building Surveys
Setting Out
Boundary Surveys
Mapping
As-Built Surveys
Volume Calculations
Monitoring Surveys
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We have over 56 years of continuous experience in land surveying.
- Our team boasts 149 years of combined expertise and RICS regulation.
- We produce high-specification, reliable plans for complex projects.
- Clients include government departments and multinational companies.
- We operate globally, having completed projects in 29 countries.
Associations and certifications
- RICS Regulated Firm
- The Survey Association
What people say
Speed in which you managed
Architects are very happy
Polite young man
Thorough and reliable
Extraordinary efforts
Services
Topographic Surveys
We conduct comprehensive topographic surveys to map natural and man-made features of landscapes. Our surveys provide critical data for architects, engineers, and planners, ensuring accurate site analysis. Using advanced technology, we deliver detailed plans for construction, development, and asset management.
Measured Building Surveys
Our measured building surveys produce precise floor plans, elevations, and cross-sections. These are essential for renovation, design, or legal purposes. We use laser scanning to ensure accuracy, meeting the needs of architects and property professionals.
Setting Out
We provide setting-out services to ensure construction projects align with design specifications. Our engineers mark coordinates in real time, supporting efficient installation of structures, events, or infrastructure with precision.
Boundary Surveys
Boundary surveys establish legal property lines for conveyancing or disputes. Our surveys comply with Land Registry standards, using precise measurements to resolve ambiguities and support legal documentation.
Mapping
We create detailed mapping for land management, including sales plans, lease agreements, and valuation reports. Our mapping integrates with national resources, supporting estate agencies and developers in strategic planning.
Questions
Why should I choose Land Development Services?
Our 56 years of experience, RICS regulation, and client testimonials attest to our accuracy and reliability in delivering complex surveying projects.
Why do I need a professional survey?
Professional surveys ensure precision for developments, unlike generic plans, which may lack the required accuracy for legal or construction purposes.
How are survey costs determined?
Costs depend on site size, complexity, and specifications. Contact us for a tailored quote based on your project's requirements.
What areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide and internationally, having completed projects in 29 countries, including the UK, USA, and Japan.
Do you handle underground utility surveys?
We partner with specialist companies for underground utility tracing and can connect you with experts in this field.
Can you assist with home buyers' surveys?
We recommend building surveyors for condition assessments but can provide accurate measured surveys for property documentation.
Reviews (3)
Zoe Defert
Jul 10, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Brilliant company. Fast, professional, flexible and responsive. I would highly recommend them. A pleasure all round.
Brilliant company. Fast, professional, flexible and responsive. I would highly recommend them. A pleasure all round.
Jack Sowden
Jan 09, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Needing two surveys at short notice I was very pleased with LDS and the work they done for my business.
Needing two surveys at short notice I was very pleased with LDS and the work they done for my business.
John Palmer
Nov 05, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Reviewing as Director, Drone Tech Aerospace Ltd
We have worked with LDS for 3 years now and on every occasion they have been thoroughly professional, flexible, responsive and expedient in getting the project done. In our experience LDS supplies technology and capability leadership in surveying, delivering data of the highest precision and accuracy reliably.
Reviewing as Director, Drone Tech Aerospace Ltd
We have worked with LDS for 3 years now and on every occasion they have been thoroughly professional, flexible, responsive and expedient in getting the project done. In our experience LDS supplies technology and capability leadership in surveying, delivering data of the highest precision and accuracy reliably.
