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Mapping for Documentation and Legalization Purposes

Mapping for Documentation and Legalization Purposes

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Surveying Maps for Documentation and Legalization Purposes

Preparation of accurate surveying maps to document the existing conditions of land, sites and structures, and support documentation, legalization and verification procedures.

Accurate Surveying Maps for Existing Conditions Documentation

Reliable surveying data for documentation, legalization and verification procedures

Surveying maps for documentation and legalization purposes are specialized surveying services aimed at documenting the existing conditions of land, sites and structures by accurately determining boundaries, locations, dimensions, elevations and existing features and connecting them to reliable survey coordinates.

The scope of work may include surveying land boundaries, areas, buildings, structures and existing site features, as well as roads, access points, fences, utilities and other visible elements required for the documentation process.

Field surveys are carried out using appropriate surveying equipment and technologies according to the site conditions and project requirements. These may include GPS / GNSS, Total Station, Digital Level and Laser Scanner when required, allowing the collection of accurate spatial and engineering data for map preparation.

The collected field data is processed, reviewed and connected to the approved coordinate system, followed by the preparation of surveying maps and drawings showing the existing conditions, boundaries, dimensions, locations, elevations and other required information. The resulting maps can support documentation, legalization and verification procedures in accordance with the requirements of the relevant authority or project.

Scope of Surveying Maps for Documentation and Legalization

Surveying and documenting boundaries, buildings and existing site features

Land Boundary and Location Survey

Determining and surveying land boundaries, location and dimensions and connecting them to survey coordinates according to the available references and project requirements.

Existing Buildings and Structures

Surveying the locations, dimensions and existing conditions of buildings, structures and site features as they physically exist on site.

Verification Against Documents and Drawings

Comparing field survey data with available drawings, documents and records and identifying differences or discrepancies where applicable.

Documentation and Legalization Maps

Preparing surveying maps and drawings required for documentation and legalization purposes according to the requirements of the relevant authority or project.

Methodology for Preparing Surveying Maps

Organized steps from document review and field survey to final map preparation

01 Site and Document Review 

Reviewing available documents, drawings, plans and site data, studying the land and existing features, and defining the survey scope and information required for preparing the maps.

02 Establishing Survey References and Coordinate System 

Identifying available survey control points and references and determining the appropriate project coordinate system to ensure that the field survey results can be properly connected with relevant drawings and existing data.

03 Field Survey Execution 

Conducting the required field survey of land boundaries, buildings, structures, roads, access points, fences, utilities and other visible site features according to the project scope and documentation requirements.

04 Measuring Coordinates, Dimensions and Elevations 

Measuring the required coordinates, dimensions and elevations and connecting the surveyed features to the project control network and coordinate system using GPS / GNSS, Total Station or other suitable surveying equipment.

05 Data Processing and Survey Drawing Preparation 

Processing and reviewing the field survey data and preparing digital surveying drawings showing land boundaries, buildings, structures, existing features, dimensions, coordinates and elevations required for the project.

06 Data Verification and Comparison 

Reviewing the survey results and comparing them, where possible, with available documents, drawings and records, while identifying differences between the existing site conditions and previously available information.

07 Final Surveying Maps and Drawings 

Preparing and producing final surveying maps and drawings showing the existing site conditions, boundaries, buildings, structures and relevant survey information according to the documentation and legalization requirements of the project or relevant authority.

Surveying Equipment and Technologies

Appropriate surveying technologies for accurate and reliable field data collection

GPS / GNSS

Determining coordinates and connecting site features to the approved coordinate system for accurate positioning of land boundaries and existing features.

Total Station

Performing detailed surveys and measuring angles, distances and coordinates of buildings, structures and existing site features.

Digital Level

Measuring and transferring elevations and determining height differences where accurate elevation documentation is required.

Laser Scanner

Using laser scanning when detailed and rapid documentation of buildings, structures and existing site elements is required, providing dense spatial data.

Applications of Surveying Maps for Documentation and Legalization

Supporting documentation, verification, legalization and existing-condition records

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Land and Property Documentation

Preparing surveying maps showing the boundaries, location and areas of land and properties and documenting their existing conditions.

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Building and Structure Legalization

Providing surveying data and maps documenting the locations and dimensions of existing buildings and structures to support legalization procedures.

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Existing Condition Documentation

Documenting the actual site conditions through field surveying, coordinates, dimensions and elevations.

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Documentation Map Preparation

Creating digital surveying maps showing boundaries, buildings, structures and other required site features for documentation purposes.

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Comparison with Drawings and Records

Comparing field survey results with available drawings, plans and records and identifying differences where required.

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Updating Spatial Records

Providing updated surveying data that can support map and spatial record updates, development and future planning.

Deliverables of Surveying Map Preparation

Clear surveying maps and data documenting the existing conditions according to the project scope

Surveying Map

A surveying map showing site boundaries, locations and areas of buildings, structures and existing features.

Coordinates and Dimensions

Coordinate, dimension and elevation data for the features surveyed and documented in the field.

Digital Drawings

Digital drawings showing existing conditions, boundaries, buildings and relevant surveying features.

Survey Report and Data

Survey data and a technical report describing the methodology, field data, results and prepared deliverables.

Accurate Existing-Condition Documentation for Legalization Procedures

Accurate surveying maps provide a clear representation of the actual condition of land, sites, buildings, structures and existing features. They help document spatial information and connect it with the coordinates, dimensions and elevations required for documentation and legalization purposes.

The accuracy and scope of the final maps depend on the site conditions, available documents and records, project requirements and the requirements of the relevant authority. Therefore, the survey methodology, equipment and deliverables are selected according to the actual project requirements, while distinguishing between information surveyed in the field and information obtained from available documents and drawings.

Do you need a surveying map for documentation or legalization?

Total Surveying Office can review your site requirements and carry out the necessary surveying works and prepare the required maps and drawings using appropriate surveying equipment and technologies according to the project requirements.

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