Every successful surveying project starts with a conversation. Whether you're planning a development, preparing for construction or looking to understand an existing site, finding the right surveying partner can make the process much simpler.
At Intersect Surveys, we understand that when you get in touch with a surveying company, you often have deadlines to meet and decisions waiting to be made. You need a team that listens to your requirements, responds promptly and provides the information you need to move forward.
From your first enquiry through to the delivery of your completed survey, our focus is on making the process straightforward, responsive and tailored to your project.
So, what can you expect when you work with Intersect Surveys?
1. Getting in Touch: Starting the Conversation
Every project is different, which is why we make it easy to contact us in the way that suits you.
You can reach Intersect Surveys by email, over the phone or through our website on our contact form. Whether you already know exactly which survey you need or would like to discuss your requirements first, our team can help you take the next step.
Your initial enquiry is an opportunity for us to understand more about your project. You might have drawings ready, a detailed project brief or simply an idea of the work you need to undertake. Whatever stage you're at, providing as much information as possible helps us understand what you're looking for.
We aim to respond to enquiries within 24 hours, helping you get the conversation moving without unnecessary delays.
We know that surveying can be one of several things that need organising before a project progresses. A prompt response helps establish the next steps and gives you a point of contact to discuss your requirements.
2. Understanding Your Requirements and Preparing a Quote
Once we've received your enquiry, the next step is to understand the scope of the work.
This involves considering what information you need, the type of site involved and how the survey will be used. The location, site conditions, access arrangements and required deliverables can all influence the approach.
For example, a client preparing a development site may need a topographical survey to understand existing ground levels and features. A project involving an existing building may require a measured building survey, while work near underground infrastructure could call for a utility survey or Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR).
Understanding these requirements helps us establish an appropriate scope and prepare a quotation that reflects the work involved.
We want clients to have a clear understanding of what has been quoted for, so they can make an informed decision about how to proceed. If further information is needed to clarify the requirements, this can be discussed as part of the quoting process.
3. Planning the Survey Around Your Project
Once the quotation has been accepted, attention turns to arranging the survey.
Good preparation is an important part of delivering surveying work efficiently. The team needs to understand the site, the information to be collected and any practical considerations that could affect the visit.
Depending on the project, this may involve coordinating access, reviewing available drawings, confirming the required survey coverage and considering site-specific safety requirements.
Planning is particularly important when working in busy or operational environments, where surveyors may need to work around other activities or consider the movement of vehicles and members of the public.
Our aim is to approach each project according to its individual requirements, ensuring that the agreed scope and practical arrangements are understood before the survey takes place.
4. Out on Site: Putting the Plan into Practice
The site visit is where the survey team collects the information needed for the project.
Our recent work demonstrates the variety of environments in which surveying takes place. This summer, for example, we've completed surveys on football pitches, while our wider project work includes GPR surveys associated with Transport for London sites, alongside topographical and measured building surveys.
Although the techniques differ depending on which survey we’re completing, the objective remains consistent: to collect the information required by the client and carry out the agreed survey in a professional and considered manner.
5. From Site Visit to Final Deliverables
Surveying doesn't end when the team leaves the site.
The information collected needs to be processed and presented in a format that the client can use. Depending on the agreed scope, this may involve producing survey drawings, digital data or other project-specific deliverables.
The purpose of these outputs is to give clients and their wider project teams a reliable representation of the information captured during the survey.
For architects, engineers, contractors and developers, this information can help inform designs, support planning decisions and provide a clearer understanding of existing site conditions.
The required deliverables are considered from the outset so that the survey is planned around the information the client actually needs, rather than treating the site visit as the only important part of the process.
6. Supporting a Wide Range of Projects
One of the advantages of working with a surveying company that provides multiple services is the ability to discuss different requirements with one team.
Our work across football pitches, transport-related sites, topographical surveys and measured building surveys reflects the variety of projects that require accurate site information.
Some clients need information about open ground and existing features. Others need a detailed understanding of a building or additional insight into underground infrastructure.
There is no single approach that works for every site. The right solution depends on the project, the decisions that need to be made and the information required to support them.
At Intersect Surveys, we aim to understand these differences from the first conversation, helping us provide a service that reflects the requirements of each individual project.
A Straightforward Process, From Start to Finish
We believe that a good surveying service involves more than technical expertise. It also means being approachable, communicating clearly and understanding what matters to the client.
From responding to an initial enquiry, usually within 24 hours, to preparing a quotation, organising the site visit and delivering the agreed survey information, every stage contributes to the overall experience.
Our recent projects demonstrate the range of environments and surveying requirements we work with, but the principle remains the same: understand the brief, plan the work carefully and provide information that helps our clients move their projects forward.
Whether you're planning a new development, working with an existing building or investigating underground infrastructure, Intersect Surveys is here to help you identify the surveying support you need.
Have a project coming up? Get in touch with Intersect Surveys by email, phone or through our website to discuss your requirements and request a quotation. We'll work with you to understand your project and establish the next steps.
