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50+ Years
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Emergency
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Professional Land & Building Surveyors in Barnsley
Haycock & Todd is a long-established and well-respected surveying firm with over 50 years of experience serving architects, construction firms, and private clients across the UK. Founded in 1970 by Edward Haycock and Joseph Todd, we have evolved into a limited company retaining a family business ethos while maintaining strong community ties. Our directors, Paul Finch and David Reed, bring over 40 years of combined industry expertise, ensuring precision and professionalism in every project. We specialise in topographical and measured building surveys, utilising the latest technology to deliver accurate, cost-effective solutions for domestic and commercial developments of all scales. Our commitment to high standards has fostered lasting relationships with clients nationwide, from bespoke designs to large infrastructure projects.We work closely with clients to transform visions into reality, offering tailored services that include setting out positioning markers and providing follow-up site support. Our team operates in both urban and rural environments, delivering elevation surveys, sectional drawings, and ground floor plans with meticulous attention to detail. With offices in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, we combine local knowledge with national reach to meet diverse surveying needs. Our reputation for reliability and technical excellence has been built through decades of consistent service delivery, ensuring client satisfaction on every project.
Services
Topographical Surveys
Setting Out
Measured Building Surveys
Elevation Surveys
Sectional Drawings
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years' experience in professional land and building surveying
- Our team uses the latest technology for precise, cost-effective surveying solutions
- Directors bring combined 40+ years of industry expertise to every project
- We deliver tailored services for domestic and commercial developments nationwide
- Proven track record working with architects and construction firms on complex projects
Services
Topographical Surveys
We conduct detailed topographical surveys capturing natural and man-made features with high-precision equipment. Our surveys support planning applications, construction projects, and land development by providing accurate elevation data and terrain models. Clients receive digital deliverables compatible with CAD and GIS systems.
Setting Out
Our setting-out services translate design plans into physical markers on site with millimetre accuracy. Using total stations and GPS technology, we establish reference points for building foundations, roads, and infrastructure. This ensures construction aligns perfectly with approved plans and reduces costly errors.
Measured Building Surveys
We create precise 2D and 3D building surveys using laser scanning and traditional methods. These surveys document existing structures for renovations, extensions, or asset management. Our deliverables include floor plans, elevations, and cross-sectional drawings with tolerances to 5mm.
Elevation Surveys
Our elevation surveys capture vertical dimensions of buildings and land features using digital levels and total stations. These surveys ensure compliance with planning regulations and support facade assessments. Clients receive detailed drawings showing critical height measurements for construction projects.
Sectional Drawings
We produce sectional drawings revealing internal structures and spatial relationships within buildings or landscapes. These technical illustrations aid architectural design and engineering analysis by showing hidden elements like foundation depths and structural layers.
People
David Reed
Director
David Reed brings over 20 years' experience in land surveying, specialising in topographical and measured building surveys. He focuses on technical excellence and client collaboration, ensuring projects meet strict accuracy standards while supporting sustainable development across the UK.
Paul Finch
Director
Paul Finch has 20+ years' expertise in surveying complex commercial and infrastructure projects. He oversees operational delivery at Haycock & Todd, combining technical knowledge with business leadership to maintain the company's reputation for precision and reliability since joining in 2005.
Questions
What surveying services do you offer?
We provide topographical surveys, measured building surveys, setting-out services, elevation surveys, and sectional drawings using advanced surveying technology.
How long have you been in business?
Haycock and Todd has provided professional surveying services since 1970, with our current directors bringing over 40 years' combined industry experience.
Do you work across the UK?
Yes, we operate nationwide while maintaining our Barnsley-based office, serving clients from architects to private individuals on domestic and commercial projects.
How do you ensure survey accuracy?
We use modern total stations, GPS equipment, and laser scanners with 5mm tolerances, combined with experienced surveyors' expertise to guarantee precision.
Can you handle urgent requests?
We offer emergency call-back services for time-sensitive surveying needs, prioritising rapid response while maintaining our usual standards of accuracy.
What project sizes do you handle?
We work on projects of all scales from small residential extensions to large commercial developments and infrastructure projects across urban and rural locations.
