Existing Condition Surveys
Services: Existing Conditions Surveys
What is an Existing Conditions Survey?
An existing conditions survey provides a comprehensive and accurate depiction of current site features, topography, utilities, structures, and improvements. These surveys are essential for architects, engineers, planners, and developers during the early phases of a project, offering the foundational data needed for informed design, planning, and permitting decisions.
Why Do You Need an Existing Conditions Survey?
Existing conditions surveys help eliminate guesswork by providing precise, up-to-date information about what physically exists on a site. Whether for renovation, redevelopment, or new construction, having a detailed and accurate survey ensures design compatibility, compliance with municipal codes, and avoidance of costly surprises. Comprehensive existing conditions surveys help streamline planning and drastically reduce unforeseen upfit incompatibilities.
Key Components of an Existing Conditions Survey
From mapping hardscapes to comprehensive topographic modeling
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Mapping of All Hardscapes:
Surveyors locate the edges of all hard surfaces, indicating the navigable and impervious areas of the site.
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Utility and Site Feature Locations:
Surveyors locate visible above-ground utilities, structures, drainage features, and other physical improvements.
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Topographic Survey:
Surveyors collect elevation data of visible site elements. The horizontal and vertical survey data allows the CAD team to build a comprehensive computer model of the site's topography.
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Boundary Integration:
If accompanying a complete boundary survey, CAD team integrates existing boundary data to align the site's physical features within its bounds.
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Drafting and Deliverable:
CAD technicians draft and label all relevant features, such as buildings, fences, driveways, utility poles, curbs, and vegetation, for clear visual representation. Final survey files are prepared in formats required for design and permitting, including DWG files, PDFs, and hard copy plats if needed.
How to Request an Existing Conditions Survey from Atlas Surveying
To request an existing conditions survey, please provide the following:
Project address, detailed property description, and scope of work
Purpose of the survey (site design, permitting, renovation planning, etc.)
Contact information for authorization and billing
Access details or restrictions for the survey area
Why Choose Atlas Surveying for Your Existing Conditions Survey?
With over 20+ years of expertise in existing conditions surveys, Atlas Surveying is well equipped to tackle your site improvement needs. Atlas provides developers, architects, and engineers with highly detailed existing conditions surveys that lay the groundwork for accurate and efficient design. Our experienced field crews and CAD technicians work in sync to deliver prompt, precise, and reliable data that meets regulatory and design standards. We emphasize communication, responsiveness, and quality to ensure project success from start to finish.
Contact Atlas Surveying today to begin your project with a trusted existing conditions survey partner.
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