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Surveying

Our surveyors give your project clear control points, accurate levels and reliable as-built information. We set out grids, foundations, drainage and steelwork, produce topographical and measured surveys, check tolerances against design, and keep your site team supplied with the data they need to build confidently.

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Surveying that supports every stage of your project

Our surveying team provides clear, reliable information for contractors, developers and property owners throughout the construction lifecycle. From initial site appraisal to handover, we deliver topographical surveys, measured building surveys and precise setting-out so your designers and site teams are always working from accurate data.

Whether you’re planning a new build, extending an existing facility or refurbishing a complex site, you can rely on us for fast response, clear reporting and practical advice. Using modern instruments, digital models and proven field procedures, we help reduce risk, avoid clashes and keep projects running smoothly on site.

We combine construction experience with precise measurement, so what’s on the drawing matches what’s built on site.
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Digital site capture & reporting

Our surveying service combines live, app-based site reporting with high-resolution visual surveys. Surveyors record levels, checks and photos straight from site, creating time-stamped records your team can trust. Detailed imagery is processed into measured models, plans and condition records that are shared through an online portal, so contractors, designers and clients can review progress, pick out detail and download the latest information whenever they need it.

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How our surveying process works on your project

We keep the surveying process simple and transparent, so your site team always knows what’s happening, what’s been checked and what’s coming next.

  1. Agree the brief & tolerances – We review drawings and programme, confirm what needs setting out or checking, and agree control, datums and required tolerances with your team.
  2. Carry out fieldwork & digital capture – Our surveyors visit site with modern instruments, logging levels, checks and photos in real time so progress and issues are clearly recorded
  3. Deliver drawings, models & reports – You receive clear CAD drawings, survey plans and as-built records, with supporting visuals available online for easy sharing across your project team.
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OUR PROMISE

Your project, the right way, with Duerden Group

  • Safety first: RAMS for every task, trained operatives, strict site controls.
  • On time, on budget: realistic programmes, clear updates, no hidden extras.
  • Quality finish: tidy sites, responsible waste handling, signed-off handover.

Getting started with Duerden Group

Enquire

Send your drawings/spec or a brief outline of the job. We’ll reply quickly with any questions and a suggested next step.

Scope

We carry out a site visit, checks and measurements, then provide a clear, itemised quote and programme with an outline methodology.

Mobilise

Your project lead sorts RAMS, permits and logistics. Our team and plant arrive on schedule and keep you updated throughout.

Handover

QA checks, photos and paperwork (incl. waste notes where relevant), final sign-off and a responsive team for any follow-ups.

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A local pathway into better-paid work

We partner with charities, colleges and employers to give people real site experience, basic tickets and mentoring. Candidates build confidence, log hours and progress into sustained employment—with clear steps to higher pay as skills grow.

James Duerden

  • Owner & Mentor

  • Hires locally

  • Funds training

Supporting local people into construction

We partner with local charities, colleges and contractors to create a clear route into construction. Participants gain real site experience, basic tickets and mentoring; employers get reliable extra hands. The result: local jobs, stronger teams and quality workmanship.

  • Real experience, safely delivered

    Structured site placements with supervision, RAMS briefings and PPE—so learners build hours and good habits from day one.

  • Training that leads somewhere

    Access to accredited H&S/CSCS and trade tasters through our partners, plus mentoring and references to help secure the next step.

  • Pay progression built in

    Clear milestones (tickets, tasks, responsibilities) linked to better rates—turning new skills into higher, sustained earnings.

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Why choose us?

  • Safe & compliant on every site

    Trained teams, RAMS, insured operations and disciplined exclusion zones.

  • Delivery dates you can plan around

    Realistic programmes, proactive updates and coordination that keeps trades moving.

  • Transparent pricing from first quote to final account

    Itemised scopes and pre-agreed variations—no hidden extras.

  • Quality handovers with support long after

    Modern kit, tidy finishes, O&M packs and quick call-backs.

FAQs

We provide topographical surveys, construction setting out, as-built checks, measured building surveys, monitoring (movement and crack gauges) and volume surveys for cut-and-fill or stockpiles. We can support everything from small extensions and yard layouts to full new-build and infrastructure projects.

The earlier the better. Ideally we get involved once you have a proposed layout or initial design, so we can establish control, confirm levels and highlight constraints before work starts on site. We can then stay involved through foundations, frames, services and final as-built checks.

You’ll receive clear drawings and reports in the formats you need, typically DWG and PDF, along with supporting photos and digital records. Where appropriate we can supply 3D models and surface data that plug into your design software or project portal, so the whole team can review and download the latest information.

We normally ask for the latest drawings (PDF or CAD), any existing survey data, grid and level information, your programme, and any specific tolerances or checks you need. We’ll also confirm access, site rules and PPE requirements before attending.

Yes. We can adopt your existing control or establish new control and tie it back to your grid and levels. Our surveyors are used to working alongside site managers, engineers and other consultants, agreeing responsibilities and sign-off points so everyone is clear on what has been checked and when.

Most surveys are priced on a fixed scope with a clear, written quote before we start. Ongoing construction setting out is agreed in advance, with any travel or specialist equipment set out separately so there are no surprises.