Surveying in Uganda – Understanding the Types, Importance, and Mistakes in Surveying
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Land surveying is a technique for acquiring comprehensive information on the topography of the land for use in future planning, designing, and setting property boundaries. Our cadastral surveying package includes services such as general land administration, land titling, boundary opening, area verification (acreage), land subdivision, transfer of titles, title processing, GIS mapping, and real estate development. Our land surveyors and GIS experts leverage advanced technologies and time-tested methods, including GIS and remote sensing technologies to collect, analyze, and interpret survey data for unparalleled accuracy, completeness, and reliability.
Categories of land surveys and their purposes.
Boundary Survey.
A boundary survey (boundary opening) establishes the boundaries of the property mentioned in the deed document. It depicts the start and end of the property. A boundary survey will be sufficient if you only require basic information about your property. For every sort of property, whether it is commercial or residential, boundary studies are crucial. This kind of survey is typically used to resolve neighbour property disputes or when selling or purchasing real estate.
Topographic Survey.
The terrain’s geographic features are a topographic survey’s primary focus. All information on elevation points, contour lines, slopes, etc., are being collected here. The aim is to compile all information regarding the lands’ natural and anthropogenic aspects.
Construction Survey.
Construction surveys are essential whether the project is for a building, bridge, road, or highway. This will identify all significant land surface features that can affect the building. During the surveying procedure, the surveyor will determine the spots on the property that can be used as markers to direct the construction of the new structure. This study lays out the utility lines, substantial construction sites, street networks, their locations, and the alignment of highways, roadways, and bridges. Construction surveys are crucial for every project since they directly impact the budget, schedule, design elements, and other factors.
Subdivision Survey.
A subdivision survey is performed when land is divided into two or more lots, either for immediate or future building development or sale. It is also widely applied in the sharing of land amongst beneficiaries or siblings, especially at property inheritance.