Business Details
45 Years
experience
Expert Geospatial Surveyors in the UK
Malcolm Hughes has been delivering precision surveying services across the UK for over 30 years. As part of the Ogilvie Group, our heritage stretches back to 1953, combining decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology. We specialise in topographical surveys, underground utility mapping, laser scanning, and more, supporting infrastructure and development projects of all scales. Our team works with a shared commitment to accuracy, innovation, and client satisfaction. Trusted by the Highways Agency, Network Rail, and the Environment Agency, we maintain the highest industry standards.Direct access to senior management ensures accountability and tailored solutions for every client. With nationwide coverage and offices in Warrington, London, Glasgow, Swansea, and Stirling, we deliver projects on time and on budget. Our mission prioritises exceptional service, environmental responsibility, and a safe workplace for our team. This combination of experience, technology, and values positions us as leaders in geospatial surveying.
Services
Topographical Surveys
Underground Utility Mapping
Measured Building Surveys
Boundary Surveys
Highway Surveys
Railway Surveys
Hydrographic Surveys
Laser Scanning
Area Measurement
UAV Surveys
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in geospatial surveying.
- Our team uses cutting-edge technology like Ground Penetrating Radar and UAVs.
- We are trusted by Network Rail and the Highways Agency.
- Direct access to senior management ensures project accountability.
- We comply with RICS and PAS128 industry standards.
Associations and certifications
- RICS
- PAS128
What people say
High-quality service
Professional and proactive
Met deadlines reliably
Competitive pricing
Excellent communication
Services
Topographical Surveys
Topographical surveys capture detailed terrain features using advanced equipment. These surveys support construction, planning, and environmental projects by providing accurate elevation and landform data. Clients benefit from precise digital models for design and regulatory compliance.
Underground Utility Mapping
Underground utility mapping identifies buried services using Ground Penetrating Radar and PAS128 standards. This service prevents excavation risks and ensures safe infrastructure development. Clients receive detailed maps to guide construction and maintenance work safely.
Laser Scanning
Laser scanning creates high-resolution 3D models of structures and sites. This technology supports BIM, heritage preservation, and complex engineering projects. Clients gain precise digital replicas for analysis, design, and documentation purposes.
Measured Building Surveys
Measured building surveys produce accurate floor plans and elevations using laser technology. These surveys aid property management, refurbishment, and space optimisation. Clients receive detailed CAD drawings compliant with RICS standards for lease plans and development.
UAV Surveys
UAV surveys capture aerial data for large sites using drones. This service provides rapid, cost-effective site analysis for construction and environmental monitoring. Clients benefit from high-resolution imagery and topographic models for project planning.
Questions
What surveying services do you offer?
We provide topographical surveys, underground utility mapping, laser scanning, measured building surveys, UAV surveys, and more across the UK and Ireland.
Are your surveys compliant with industry standards?
Yes, our work meets RICS, PAS128, and IPMS standards, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance for all projects.
How quickly can you complete a survey?
Project timelines vary by scope, but we prioritise efficient delivery without compromising quality, often completing surveys within agreed deadlines.
Do you work with both public and private sector clients?
Yes, we serve government agencies, infrastructure providers, developers, and private businesses across diverse sectors.
Can you handle large-scale infrastructure projects?
Our team has extensive experience in national infrastructure projects, including highways, railways, and utilities.
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Kieran Brooks
Mar 18, 2021
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I recently used Malcolm Hughes for a complex boundary issue relating to a property I'm in the process of buying which included unregistered land within the existing boundary, as well as other registered land which I was looking to buy and include within the property boundary. Every aspect of the experience was professional, customer focused and friendly - always quick to respond, understanding the problems and time constraints I was facing and just giving me confidence that it was achievable. A great team of people from the account assistant , the surveyor on site and the management team - couldn
