Compass Land Surveyors

Services

Cadastral

01.

Cadastral Surveys involve the accurate demarcation of property boundaries, beacons, servitudes, and the subdivision & consolidation of land parcels mostly registered within the South African Deeds Office system.

  • General Plans
  • Property Subdivisions
  • Property Consolidations
  • Lease Areas
  • Servitudes
  • Proclamation Diagrams
  • Public Places & Streets Closures
  • Excision of Agricultural Holdings
2. Ground Control Points

02.

Control Surveys establish fundamental horizontal and vertical position data, known as datums. 

  • Establishment of Site and Project Benchmarks
  • Ground Control Points (GCPs) for Aerial Mapping
  • Levelling Routes of New and Existing Infrastructure
  • Conversion of Geospatial data between various Datums & Systems
66kv Branch Line Masts Foundations & Substation Equipment Foundations Setting Out

03.

Construction & Engineering Surveys

Construction and Engineering Surveys are conducted to support the planning, engineering design and construction of infrastructure such as buildings, roads, bridges, tunnels, power lines, pipelines, and railways etc. These surveys include profiling, volume calculations, and area assessments to ensure accurate positioning of planned or designed structures.

  • Staking Out Surveys
  • Setting Out Surveys
  • Precise Engineering Surveys
  • Verify the location of structures for Construction
  • Survey of Earthworks Quantities
  • As-Built Surveys
  • Deformation Surveys
  • Underground Utilities Surveys
9. Orthophoto - Waste Water Treatment Works

04.

Topographical Surveys entail meticulously mapping the diverse natural and man-made features of a specific area of land. These surveys provide comprehensive information about the terrain, including elevation, contours, vegetation, water bodies, buildings, roads, and other relevant features. 

Photogrammetry is a method used in Remote Sensing, involving utilizing aerial or satellite photographs for precise measurements. These measurements are crucial for mapping landscapes, creating topographic maps, and other geospatial applications.

  • Aerial Drone Surveys
  • Topographical & Contour Plans and Maps
  • 3D Models
  • Orthophotos
  • Aerial Photographs
  • Digital Terrain Models (DTMs)
  • Digital Elevation Models (DEMs)
  • Digital Mapping
  • Flight Planning
  • Imagery Interpretation and Analysis
  • Ortho-rectification
  • Mosaicking and Map Annotation
Ehupumleni

05.

Land Management & Administration involves ensuring the accurate delineation of land parcels, supporting spatial planning and development, ensuring regulatory compliance, addressing land tenure issues, and contributing to the development of land information systems to support effective land governance.

  • Formalization of Informal Settlements
  • Supply of Customized Maps
  • Land Audit Reports
  • Property Certificates of Identity
  • Property Beacons Relocation and Replacement
  • Beacon Certificates
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06.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are computer-based systems utilized to digitally represent and analyze geographical features, land use patterns, and spatial relationships. GIS plays a pivotal role in urban planning, natural resource management, and decision-making processes across various sectors.

  • Data Acquisition or Capture
  • Spatial Analysis
  • Spatial Modelling
  • Network Analysis
  • Map Production
  • Utility Mapping and Analysis
  • CAD, BIM & GIS Data Migration & Integration
  • Database Management and Update
  • Digitizing of Features
  • Georeferencing of Spatial Data
  • Vector and Raster Maps
  • Attribute Data Management
  • Data Quality and Cleaning
8. PMC Screen Digital Elevation Model

07.

Mining and Quarry Surveys involve mapping mining areas, creating diagrams for compliance with regulatory requirements, and accurate volume calculations for stockpiles. These surveys are essential for ensuring regulated, efficient and safe mining operations.

  • Mining Title Diagrams
  • Mining Rights Diagrams
  • Mining Lease Diagrams
  • Regulation 42 Plans
  • Stockpiles Volumetric Surveys
  • Setting out for Mining Infrastructure
8. Sectional Title Surveys

08.

Sectional Title Surveys are conducted in compliance with the Sectional Titles Act 95 of 1986, enabling the separate ownership of individual units within a multi-unit development, such as apartment buildings, townhouses, or office complexes. Sectional Title Surveys are essential for establishing the legal framework and boundaries of each unit within such developments.

  • Development of New Sectional Title Schemes, Estate or Complex
  •  Extension of Exclusive Use Areas
  •  Extension of Sections
  •  Extension of Schemes
  •  Consolidation of Sections
  •  Subdivision of Sections
  •  Destruction of Sections