Borrow Pit Surveys

Services: Borrow Pit Surveys

What is a Borrow Pit Survey?

A borrow pit survey measures and monitors the volume of material excavated from designated areas used for sourcing dirt, sand, or other materials. These surveys establish existing ground conditions before excavation begins and track changes throughout the life of the project. Borrow pit surveys are vital for earthwork contractors, developers, and site prep professionals who need accurate volume calculations for billing, permitting, and project planning.

Why Do You Need a Borrow Pit Survey?

Borrow pit surveys provide essential data for understanding how much material has been removed from a site, ensuring accurate billing, tracking, and documentation for compliance and reporting. These surveys also help manage excavation limits, track progress, and avoid over-excavation or permit violations. For any project involving mass grading or site preparation, borrow pit surveys offer the precision and accountability needed for efficient operation.

Key Components of a Borrow Pit Survey

From baseline establishment to precise volume calculations

  1. Initial Survey:

    Surveyors conduct a topographic survey of the borrow pit site prior to excavation, establishing a precise baseline surface.

  2. Digital Terrain Modeling:

    CAD team creates a 3D digital terrain model of the pre-excavation surface, which serves as the basis for future volume comparisons.

  3. Ongoing Surface Surveys:

    At request, surveyors perform periodic surveys as material is removed to capture fluctuations in the surface models and accurately map excavation changes.

  4. Volume Calculation and Final Reporting:

    CAD team uses the difference between terrain models to compute exact excavation volumes for material removed and surface changes for billing, compliance, and other decision-making.

How to Request a Borrow Pit Survey from Atlas Surveying

To schedule a borrow pit survey, please provide the following information:

Location, size, and description of the borrow pit site

Purpose and timeline for excavation tracking

Contact details for project authorization and billing

Access permissions for property and any special site conditions

Why Choose Atlas Surveying for Your Borrow Pit Surveys?

Atlas Surveying offers extensive experience in borrow pit surveys for earthwork and site preparation contractors throughout the Southeast. Our team combines rigorous field procedure, expert CAD knowledge, and responsive communication to ensure reliable volume calculations and dependable deliverables. With our digital models and detailed reporting, clients gain the insight they need to manage their excavation projects effectively.

Contact Atlas Surveying today and get started with a professional borrow pit survey tailored to your project.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get the answers you need to move forward with confidence

How do I know if I need a borrow pit survey?

If you need to know how much volume of material is excavated or remaining on site, you’ll want to schedule a borrow pit survey. This will determine exactly how much material has been removed or still needs to be removed.

How is the volume calculated for a borrow pit survey?

A survey crew uses a total station or GPS receiver to perform a grid-like topographic survey across the borrow pit, generating a D 3model for the CAD team to analyze. In the absence of a survey crew, a LiDAR drone is deployed to gather the same information.