LiDAR Surveys

LiDAR surveying uses laser pulses to capture accurate 3D data across large sites, corridors, and terrain, making it particularly effective where wide area coverage is needed rather than the detailed interior scanning of a single building. Often deployed via drone through our sister company, Sky Vision Surveys, LiDAR allows us to capture accurate topographical and terrain data quickly across sites that would be time-consuming to survey using ground-based methods alone.

Our LiDAR Survey Process

LiDAR equipment emits laser pulses across the survey area, measuring the time taken for each pulse to return to build up an accurate 3D representation of the ground, vegetation, and features within it. This data is processed into digital terrain models, contour data, and topographical outputs, giving engineers and planners an accurate picture of large or complex sites without the access constraints of ground-based surveying.

LiDAR Surveying for Large and Complex Sites

Our team uses LiDAR to survey large sites, corridors, and terrain across Essex and nationwide, supporting projects such as infrastructure schemes, land development, and route surveys where wide area coverage is needed. With more than 3 decades of surveying experience, SSIP and ISO accredited processes, and Safe Contractor, CHAS, and Constructionline approved working methods, we deliver accurate LiDAR survey data at competitive rates, tailored to the scale of each project.

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LiDAR Survey FAQs

A LiDAR survey uses laser pulses to measure distances and capture accurate 3D data across a site, building up a detailed representation of terrain, vegetation, and features.

LiDAR is typically used for wide area coverage, such as large sites, corridors, and terrain, often via drone, while laser scanning is generally used for detailed surveys of individual buildings and structures.

Yes. LiDAR surveys are often carried out via drone through our sister company, Sky Vision Surveys, allowing us to cover large or difficult-to-access areas efficiently.

LiDAR data is processed into digital terrain models, contour data, and topographical outputs, supporting infrastructure design, land development, and route planning projects.

Yes. LiDAR is particularly effective for infrastructure schemes and route surveys, where accurate data is needed across large or linear sites quickly.

Yes. LiDAR is often combined with ground-based methods, such as topographical or laser scanning surveys, where more detailed data is needed in specific areas.

Yes. Our team carries out LiDAR surveys across Essex and nationwide, supporting projects of varying scale where wide area coverage is required.

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If you have any questions regarding our services feel free to contact the Subvision team.

Subvision Surveys accreditations: QUVA ISO certification, Achilles UVDB, SafeContractor, Constructionline, Builder's Profile, European GPR Association, Avetta, SMAS, CHAS, Essex Chambers of Commerce and The Survey Association