Surveying Equipment

Before requesting a quote or phoning our office, you should know precisely what kind of survey equipment your project requires. Do you need to layout a house foundation? Layout points over 10 km? Need to work by yourself? Have a team available? Answering these questions will make your search for survey equipment much easier. If not, our experienced engineers can help. However, if you have problems answering those questions, our trained team of engineers has experience in the field and can help answer your questions and point you in the right direction.

This is probably one of the most critical questions you need to answer before beginning your search for survey equipment. By setting a budget before you begin to shop, you can ensure that you do not end up buying a piece of equipment that does more harm than good. In an ideal world, everyone could have a full fleet of surveying equipment, but in reality many professionals benefit from purchasing used surveying equipment instead of brand-new. For most people, their surveying equipment needs are met by a Robotic Total Station or RTK GNSS receivers. If you are more budget-conscious, you may want to check out used equipment, a theodolite or a total station. The price of surveying equipment can vary from $ 1,000 up to $ 500,000, so knowing what you need and what you want to pay is important.

Individual pieces of surveying equipment operate on different principles, but all follow the same basic principle: by determining the relative distance between positions. For instance, a theodolite works by measuring the horizontal and vertical angles between points, and by using the distance between a series of points, trigonometric calculations can be used. This is different from sub-meter GIS systems, where satellite positions are used to triangulate a position on the globe. Knowing how your equipment works will allow you to determine the best way to use your surveying equipment and plan how to proceed with your projects.

The better you care for and maintain your surveying equipment, the longer your surveying equipment will work for you. Although most of the surveying equipment we sell is designed to take bumps and be exposed to dust and water, this does not mean the survey equipment is invincible. If your equipment is wet or dusty, you should take the time to clean and dry off the equipment. Sealing the equipment in a case while dirty can cause the water and dust to work their way into the equipment causing damage. Another thing to keep in mind that is often overlooked is the care of your batteries. It is important to keep your batteries charged and free of grime and corrosion. Keeping your batteries healthy means that you can work longer between charges and avoid having your survey equipment die on you as you work.

Surveying equipment accessories make the difference between a long and frustrating day and the field, and an easy, quick survey. An accessory can be as large and cumbersome as a fixed height tripod, or as small and lightweight as a data collector clamp. All of these accessories are designed to make your life simpler. Although they do not often directly affect the results of your survey, a well-designed survey equipment accessory can save you a pile of time every time you go into the field. Over a year, this time can add up and save you and your crew huge savings.