If you've just completed a construction project or are getting close to the end, schedule an as-built site survey with a reliable surveying company. Surveying and mapping establish a record of the development and are useful for legal compliance as well as evaluation for payment. Here's what you need to know about them.

As-Built Site Survey FAQ

What is it?

When you begin a construction project, you have a blueprint for construction and development. During construction, however, changes may be made to accommodate the unforeseen. For example, plumbing stacks may be shifted, fixtures moved, or dimensions altered. The final result, as a consequence, won't match the blueprint. After a development is complete, a surveyor conducts an as-built survey to document the work.

What’s its purpose?

An as-built survey is an accurate record of a construction project. It will allow professionals to locate utilities and construction details when repairs or renovations are made. It can also be used to assess, approve, or challenge contractors’ invoices.

Who needs one?

If you're a contractor, an as-built survey ensures effective coordination with subcontractors and site owners. If you're a home or commercial building owner, you should commission a survey to make maintenance easier to manage. If you're considering a purchase, an as-built survey will help you understand all the particulars of the property.

Who arranges it?

Contracts with the builder, buyer, and seller should stipulate who pays for the survey. In general, the building developer is excluded because of potential conflicts of interest. Usually, owners work directly with a third-party engineering company to acquire an as-built site survey.

If you need a site survey, including an as-built survey, in Northern Kentucky, choose Berling Engineering. Based in Covington, this skilled consulting company offers comprehensive civil engineering services, from permitting plans to analyzing cost-efficiency and developing commercial sites. To get started, call (859) 331-9191, or visit them online to learn more about their survey division.